Barack Obama
Why the SBA's Early-Stage Innovation Fund Won't Help Startups Access Capital (Opinion)
BY Peter S. Cohan
One of the SBA's biggest investment programs to launch this year may fall on deaf ears as the venture-capital community swoons from years of lousy returns. Obama Takes Aim at Corporate Taxes
BY Diana Ransom
The President hopes to revise the U.S. business tax code. Though the goal is to the level the playing field, there would be winners and losers. The Payroll-Tax Cut Deal Gives Obama's Budget Hope
BY Diana Ransom
They called the President's budget 'dead on arrival' but new efforts to compromise in Congress may bode well for certain small-business-focused provisions. How the White House Became a Social-Media Powerhouse
BY Shira Lazar
Macon Phillips, the White House's director of New Media, describes how the administration is using social media in unique ways -- and how your business can too. Startup America Gets a Do-Over
BY Diana Ransom
The President issued a new call on Congress to pass an ambitious legislative agenda to help small businesses, but some wonder whether it's just hot air. How 'Small Business' and 'Entrepreneur' Fare in State of the Union Addresses
BY Diana Ransom
Small businesses and entrepreneurs were mentioned just six times in Obama's speech. We examine how often past presidents have put them in the spotlight. How Small Businesses are Becoming Big Campaign Stops
BY Diana Ransom
An inside look at five entrepreneurs reaping political publicity, as the presidential hopefuls put them in the spotlight on the campaign trail. What the Failed Deficit Deal Could Mean for Small Businesses
BY Diana Ransom
Failure to meet an agreement over reducing the nation's debts could trigger a spate of spending cuts that could carry implications for small businesses. Obama 'Can't Wait' To Help Entrepreneurs
BY Diana Ransom
The Jobs Act didn't pass muster with Congress, so Barack Obama has issued some proposals without legislation. See what's in the works for small businesses. White House Alleviates Student Loans for Entrepreneurs
BY Diana Ransom
President Obama announced a number of federal student loan reducing measures, which may also benefit entrepreneurs. Jobs Bill Breakup: What Will Entrepreneurs Push For?
BY Carol Tice
The Senate spiked President Barack Obama's American Jobs Act. Now the question is: What may be salvaged from the bill that could still help small business? At LinkedIn Town Hall, Entrepreneurs' Questions Go Unanswered
BY Carol Tice
In the President's LinkedIn Town Hall, Barack Obama answered many questions about how to help the unemployed. But some small-business owners say he didn't discuss their needs enough. Obama Asks for Entrepreneurs' Questions on LinkedIn
BY Carol Tice
President Barack Obama is currently taking questions on LinkedIn. The request brought more than 700 comments within hours, and lots of them aren't very polite. How to Navigate the New Patent Law
BY Diana Ransom
The age-old patent system is set to be reformed. Here's how the new law might change how or whether you get a patent. Some Jobs Act Proposals Make Headway
BY Diana Ransom
Even as Congress considers which if any of the President's jobs measures to pass, some of his proposals are already gaining traction. What the Jobs Act Would Hold For Small Businesses
BY Diana Ransom
Between cutting payroll taxes and speeding up payments to federal contractors, the President's latest plan to boost jobs, if passed, would also give a lift to small businesses. What a Payroll Tax Holiday Could Mean for Employers
BY Diana Ransom
President Obama is expected to propose offering to trim the amount of payroll taxes employers pay. Here are five things business owners can expect if it passes. Six Ideas for Immediate Job Creation: Will They Work?
BY Carol Tice
How can we get the economy back on track and create jobs? Here are six ideas from the President, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others. Cutting Out the Red Tape for Small Businesses
BY Diana Ransom
The Obama administration's new effort to trim inefficient practices and wasteful spending might help small businesses the most. Profanity, Obama and Guy Kawasaki
BY Diana Ransom
For most people, cursing in public is a no-no. But for entrepreneurs, doing so sparingly can breed positive feelings and trust. Should Small-Business Owners Get a New Tax Break?
BY Carol Tice
New help on the way for small-business owners as the Obama administration works to keep the recovery from heading back into a nosedive. Obama Asks for Input from High-Growth Entrepreneurs
BY John Arnold
The White House's listening tour elicits surprising results from Boulder, Colo., entrepreneurs. Veterans to Get Business Help With 'Fast Launch'
BY Carol Tice
Entrepreneurial veterans get a boost from a new federal initiative that includes a focus on helping veterans seeking to start or grow a business. 