Jobs
Three Ways to Capitalize on Business Optimism
BY Carol Tice
Even before the nation added 200,000 new jobs in December, business owners were starting to feel more upbeat about 2012. Here's how to take advantage of that warm, fuzzy feeling. Labor Picture May Brighten in 2012
BY Diana Ransom
Last year was bleak for many small businesses, but sales, along with hiring, appear to be on their way up. Here's a look at some of the factors that could affect staffing plans -- for better or worse -- in 2012. Will Burgers and Big Gulps Save the Economy?
Consider this look at the impact franchised businesses have on the U.S. economy -- and how doughnuts may be just what we need to rebound from the recession. Franchise Industry to Grow in 2012 -- Report
BY Catherine Clifford
The coming year will see modest growth for the franchise sector, according to the International Franchise Association's annual forecast for 2012. Why One Investor is Banking on Vets
BY Diana Ransom
Former Army major turned entrepreneur describes why he thinks veteran-owned businesses are a worthwhile investment. Will Repealing the 3% Withholding Tax Help Businesses Hire?
BY Carol Tice
Eliminating a planned tax on government contractors is viewed as good news by business groups. But will it spur the hoped-for hiring? Five Resources for Turning Vets into Entrepreneurs
BY Diana Ransom
For the men and women of the U.S. military, starting a business in this economy can be tricky. Here are the government programs that aim to help veterans strike out on their own. 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. Are Small Businesses Really Big Job Creators?
BY Carol Tice
Small businesses create most of the jobs, we've often been told. But is it true? See which two types of businesses have been adding jobs, according to new data. Why Some Small Businesses Are Occupying Wall Street
BY Carol Tice
Small business owners have long panned practices like bailing out giant companies and paying inordinate sums to Wall Street bankers. But now, they're doing something about it. Intuit Program Awards Grants to Help Spur Local Jobs
BY Gwen Moran
Need a nudge to hire a new employee? The financial software company is offering funding to small businesses that create jobs. New Plan Asks Entrepreneurs to Sound Off on Immigration
BY Carol Tice
To help stimulate the economy, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services plans to tap industry experts and entrepreneurs for advice. 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? Cities Should Market Their Problems to Entrepreneurs
BY Mikal E. Belicove
For small towns across the U.S. to grow again after the worst recession since the Great Depression, here's a suggestion: Ask entrepreneurs for help. Don't 'Occupy Wall Street,' Start a Small Business
BY Carol Tice
While some block sidewalks on Wall Street and elsewhere, other unemployed citizens are going in a more productive direction: They're starting businesses. 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. 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. Are We on the Verge of a Small-Business Hiring Boom?
BY Carol Tice
A new study shows 40 percent of small business owners plan to make a hire in the next six months. Could this be the start of a turnaround in unemployment? 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. Under-30 Treps in the Washington Spotlight
BY Diana Ransom
The question of how to help small-businesses boost sales is so divisive that many are now looking to the young for answers. Franchise Slashes Fees to Spur Jobs
BY Jason Fell
Anago Cleaning Systems founder David Povlitz is lowering the price for its master franchises to $35,000 to help promote self-employment. 
