Economic conditions
BY Catherine Clifford
A new survey shows that entrepreneurs in the U.S. are optimistic about domestic business growth. Jobs Report: More Companies Are Hiring But Small Businesses Remain Cautious
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Several indicators show the overall economy is on the upswing, but small-business hiring is down slightly. Inside Small-Business Growth: Top Industries and Other Success Secrets (Infographic)
BY Kathleen Davis
A look at the obstacles entrepreneurs are facing, their strategies for staying on top, and the industries with the most opportunities. Entrepreneurs See Brighter Days for Their Business, Not the Economy
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
In two surveys released today, small-business owners report being more optimistic about their company's future, though concerns persist about government regulation, the economy, taxes and health care. Survey: Small-Business Owners Band Together During Economic Struggles
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
A new report finds a majority of small-business owners spend their time and money supporting fellow small merchants and their communities. Survey: Fewer Small Businesses Expect to Hire or Grow
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
A new report by U.S. Bank cites economic uncertainty as a top challenge for business owners when considering the future of their companies. Study: Fewer Startups Launched in 2012
BY Brian Patrick Eha
A Kauffman Foundation report finds entrepreneurship declined last year, with fewer men starting companies. Health Care Is Now the Top Concern for Small Businesses
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
For the first time in two years, health care trumps the economy as the biggest issue that small-business owners are worried about, according to a new report. How to Take Advantage of an Economic Upswing
BY Jeff Wuorio
Business owners have become experts at dealing with a down economy. But how do you take advantage of the growing economy to put your business ahead of the curve? Business Owners Fed Up With Washington, But Many Are Optimistic on Their Prospects
BY Catherine Clifford
A survey of business owners found that nearly half are more confident than a year ago. Thinking About Hiring? Signs of Life in the Job Market
BY Catherine Clifford
A trio of labor-market reports out this week show that small-business owners added jobs last month. It's the Uncertainty, Stupid (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Washington policy makers would like nothing more than for small business to boost hiring and investment. The best thing they could do is come to some agreement on the deficit and enact rules about all the laws they've passed. Preparing for a Housing Recovery
BY Randy Myers
With the housing market showing new signs of life, it's time to prepare your business to ride the rising tide. Small-Business Job Growth Remains Modest
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
The national unemployment rate held at 7.8 percent as 2012 ended with slow job growth. 5 Predictions for the Senior and Boomer Market
Find out where businesses catering to boomers and seniors could look for opportunities. Business Owners Want Fiscal-Cliff Deal for Customers
BY Catherine Clifford
As Republicans and Democrats lock horns in Washington over tax thresholds, small business owners say they just need some clarity. Are Small-Business Owners Going to Spoil the Mood? (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Despite the headlines about rising consumer confidence, the U.S. economy isn't looking up. Business owners' pessimism remains a drag on the recovery. What's the Best Outcome for Small Business on the Fiscal Cliff? (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Entrepreneurship professor Scott Shane's insights on how spending cuts and tax increases could affect you. Small-Business Owners Bunker Down Amid a Weak U.S. Economy
BY Catherine Clifford
Business owners are grappling with continued economic uncertainty. One thing is for sure: They are going to hit the polling stations in November. 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. Convincing Small Business that Prosperity Is Just Around the Corner (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Optimism among small business owners has been slow to recover as the economy emerges from recession. Small-Business Owners Still Waiting for a Rebound (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Business owners have been hit harder than others in the Great Recession, largely due to their greater share of home-equity debt. Here's what's needed for a small-business recovery. Business Owners Take SBA Chief to Task
BY Colleen DeBaise
At a town hall at National Small Business Week, some entrepreneurs complain to Karen Mills about access to credit and high health insurance costs.Play Video The SBA's Karen G. Mills on the Small-Business Recovery (Video)
BY Catherine Clifford
SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills travels the U.S. talking with business owners and bankers. She says she's hearing more talk of expansion compared with three years ago. 
