Mitt Romney
BY Catherine Clifford
We asked our readers who they want to replace Karen Mills at the helm of the Small Business Administration. 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. 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. Is Romney Right About Startup Rates Dropping? (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Republican presidential candidate and former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney set fact-checkers scrambling during this week's debate when he stated that new business startups were at 30-year lows. 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. Obama, Romney Battle Over Immigration
BY Catherine Clifford
It's a hot-button issue, and the Democrat and Republican candidates divide on the topic of illegal workers. The two come closer over foreign-born entrepreneurs. 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. The Forgotten Issue? Romney, Obama Stay Mum on Capital
BY Catherine Clifford
Neither candidate has said much about what they would do to help small businesses get the funding they need to run their business. 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. Where They Stand on Taxes: Obama vs. Romney
BY Catherine Clifford
The Presidential candidates have been stumping for tax reform on the campaign trail, laying out two different approaches. Here's a comparison. 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. Republicans Spotlight Entrepreneurs at Convention
BY Catherine Clifford
Small-business owners were front and center in Tampa, Fla., this week. Entrepreneur Becomes Lightning Rod in 'We Built It' Debate
BY Catherine Clifford
At the Republican National Convention, Sher Valenzuela stirs more controversy over the role of government in supporting small-business owners. 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. How Social Media Is Changing the Way Politicians Gather Information
BY Bruce Schoenfeld
A new generation of pollsters is taking advantage of social media to analyze and aggregate public opinion of candidates. 