Barack Obama
BY Adam Toren
Of course, getting Congress to move in lockstep with the White House is obviously a challenge. But the latest impasse could offer some lessons for entrepreneurs in similar predicaments. The Power of Huge Goals -- And How to Achieve Them
BY Matthew Toren
As the President prepares to give his State of the Union address -- replete with outsize goals -- consider making your own ambitious wish list too. Obama: American 'Initiative and Enterprise' Are Key to Future
BY Brian Patrick Eha
In President Obama's second inaugural address, he praised a national character of "hard work and personal responsibility." Barack Obama's Second Term Small-Business Agenda
BY Diana Ransom
Barack Obama won his reelection bid last night. See what his second term holds for small businesses. Young Entrepreneurs Weigh in on the 2012 Presidential Election
BY Eric Shapiro
It's often hard to pigeonhole a generation of business owners, but as a voting block they do seem to come together -- at least on one issue. Obama and Romney Get Tough on China
BY Catherine Clifford
In their final debate, the presidential candidates laid out aggressive stances on China in a debate Monday that focused on foreign-policy issues. Shelly Sun on the Burden of Health Care (Opinion)
BY Shelly Sun
No matter who wins in November, our next president must work to get small-business health-care costs under control, writes Shelly Sun, co-founder of the BrightStar Care franchise. Save for Tax Clash, Veep Debate Mum on Small Business
BY Catherine Clifford
Joe Biden and Paul Ryan touch on the role of small businesses in economic recovery but stop short of outlining entrepreneurship policies. Debate 1: Obama, Romney Spar Over How to Tax Small Business
BY Catherine Clifford
In Denver last night, the candidates talked about their plans to cut taxes for small businesses. But they challenged each other's definition of what constitutes a small business. Romney Is Right on Foreign Aid (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
The Republican challenger delivered an important message for economic development at the Clinton Global Initiative. U.S. foreign aid, he said, should be linked to efforts to promote free enterprise in the developing world. Going Global: Where Obama, Romney Stand on Trade
BY Diana Ransom
In the U.S., exporting and improved trade relations have become economic bright spots for small-business owners. We look at each candidate's global views. How 'Obamacare' Impacts Young Entrepreneurs
BY Eric Shapiro
Just because your startup already offers employee-health insurance, doesn't mean you should ignore the new health-care law. Here, we parse the law's particulars that matter to young treps. Romney vs. Obama: Reigniting the Regulation Question
BY Diana Ransom
When it comes to regulations, small businesses may feel the sting the most. Here, we parse how each of the candidates might alleviate those pressures. What the SBA's Future Holds: Romney vs. Obama
BY Catherine Clifford
How the presidential candidates view the Small Business Administration, the 59-year-old federal agency serving America's entrepreneurs. Obama vs. Romney on Government Contracting and Federal Spending
BY Diana Ransom
With the Presidential election nearing, we break down the candidates' stance on small-business contracting and how they plan to invest -- or not invest -- future federal dollars. Where the Candidates Stand on 'Obamacare'
BY Diana Ransom
As paying for health care remains one of small-business owners' biggest burdens, we look at how the candidates would trim costs and tackle reform. Obama vs. Romney: A Tale of Two Economic Plans
BY Diana Ransom
With the Presidential election just around the corner, we break down the candidates' stance on small business, jobs and the economy. Tech Entrepreneurs Urge Presidential Candidates to Consider Internet Freedom
BY Jason Fell
Members of 'Internet 2012' will hit the road next month to spread the word about bills they say could threaten free sharing of information online. Are Small Businesses Being Heard This Election Year?
BY Kelly K. Spors
President Obama and Mitt Romney frequently suggest they're in touch with America's small enterprises. But often, they display a disconnect, Kelly K. Spors writes. Making Apps for Political Junkies
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
The 2012 Presidential election is the first one where people are tethered to their smartphones, and this fact hasn't gone unnoticed by scores of app makers. From BBQ Pits to Badge Makers, Businesses Prep for Conventions
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Entrepreneurs in Charlotte, N.C., and Tampa are hoping for a boost as Republicans and Democrats gather for the political season's big events. What Paul Ryan on the GOP Ticket Could Mean for Small-Business Owners
BY Diana Ransom
In choosing the conservative Congressman from Wisconsin, Mitt Romney makes a bold choice. But is it a good one? How the U.S. Supreme Court's Ruling to Uphold 'Obamacare' May Affect Small Businesses
BY Diana Ransom
After the High Court moved to keep the individual mandate, economists expect lower insurance costs overall, yet some businesses may still get burned by the employer mandate. 5 Scenarios for the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care
BY Diana Ransom
In anticipation of the Supreme Court's ruling on the health-care law, we outline five possible outcomes for small-business owners to chew on -- and plan for. 
