Jobs
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
As several reports show a slight improvement in the economy, small businesses remain cautious though the franchise sector is the bright spot.
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. Study: Fewer Startups Launched in 2012
BY Brian Patrick Eha
A Kauffman Foundation report finds entrepreneurship declined last year, with fewer men starting companies. Job Growth Slows Dramatically in March
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Economic reports released this week reveal a sharp slowdown in U.S. hiring and labor force participation. 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. Sequester Countdown: What's in Store for the SBA
BY Catherine Clifford
Here is how the small-business agency is going to be affected by the $85 billion in government-spending cuts that will go into effect starting Friday. LinkedIn Improves Search Features for Job Seekers, Employers
BY Brian Patrick Eha
New features for LinkedIn, Pinterest gets a funding round, tweeting from beyond the grave and more social-media news. Unemployment Rate Slightly Higher Amid Modest Job Growth
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Consumer confidence takes a hit from the payroll tax hike, as unemployment holds at nearly the same levels since September. The Fiscal Cliff Deal and Small-Business Job Creation
BY Scott Shane
While the political compromise in Washington might have been an overall plus for the U.S. economy, the measures are likely to damp small-business employment. Online Training Platform Gives Job Seekers a Boost
BY John Patrick Pullen
LearnUp.me turns job seekers into qualified candidates by helping them bone up on in-demand skills. Small Businesses Hit Hardest by Superstorm Sandy While Overall Job Growth Rises
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Unemployment edges down as November job growth fares better than expected. Small-Business Hiring, Sentiment Drops in November
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Superstorm Sandy's damage and fiscal cliff fears are reflected in weaker small-business job numbers. 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. Small Business Job Growth Continues
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
ADP's November Jobs Report shows the largest small business payroll increase since July. At This Year's Clinton Global Initiative, a New Focus on Young People
BY Neil Parmar
While esteemed nonprofit leaders and political figures came together at this year's Clinton Global Initiative, here's how young people also got involved. 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. The Twisted Logic Behind the Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
To spur job creation, Congress is voting soon on a moratorium on regulation. Columnist Scott Shane says it's not the answer to our business problems. Small Business Hiring Slows, But Still Adding More Jobs Than Large Companies
BY Catherine Clifford
While revenues rise among small businesses, the latest payroll numbers show the smallest increase in hiring in seven months. Time to Hire?... Maybe Not So Fast
BY Catherine Clifford
Even as the pace of hiring eases, small businesses continue to haul the job train along. Is your business hiring? Clues to Find the Perfect Path for Your Personality
Still looking for your true calling? Author Nicholas Lore on how to discover satisfaction and success. JOBS Act Hits Delays in Senate
BY Catherine Clifford
A bipartisan bundle of legislation aimed at increasing entrepreneurs' ability to access capital sailed through the House, but has been slowed down in the Senate. How the Republican Presidential Candidates Stack Up on Small-Business Taxes
BY Diana Ransom
The Presidential candidates will likely add to their reform agendas in the weeks ahead. But here's a look at the candidates' existing small-business tax plans. Six Small Business Proposals from Washington You Need to Watch
BY Catherine Clifford
The package of bills aims to increase access to funding for entrepreneurs. 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. 