Opinion
BY Scott Shane
Contrary to popular opinion and the media's fascination with young entrepreneurs, baby boomers are more likely to run their own businesses than 20-somethings. Jesse Jackson: Turn Big-Company Tax Dodging into Small-Business Funding (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
The liberal activist recently proposed using multinationals' overseas cash to fund U.S. small businesses. Delay in Crowdfunding Rules Hurts Foreign Entrepreneurs (Opinion)
BY Michael Goldberg
Startups in emerging markets like Vietnam want to tap U.S investors, but capital won't flow until crowdfunding moves forward, writes Case Western's Michael Goldberg. We Need Smarter Business-Owner Retirement Plans, Not More (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Small-business owners' optimism often hinders their retirement planning. Behavioral economics has some ideas about what it would take to get you to plan for your golden years. 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. 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. Love Obamacare? Get Ready for More Health-Care Legislation
BY Scott Shane
Most Americans don't like the 'market solution' to the problem of escalating health-insurance costs. The best option for employers and employees alike is to push for government policies that lower the cost of care. Closing the African-American Startup Gap (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Targeted minority-lending programs have had only limited success in encouraging new-business creation among minorities. Could crowd-funding help close the startup gap? Should Small Business Fear the Fiscal Cliff? (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Think concerns over the coming federal spending cuts and tax increases are overblown? Think again. Here's why. Is an MBA Still Necessary?
BY Jason Daley
Two outspoken academic leaders offer opposing views on the relevance of a traditional business education. Incentives Needed to Spur Federal Agencies to Meet Small-Business Contracting Goals (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
The SBA reports that it has tried to increase the share of federal dollars going to small businesses by implementing new contracting provisions. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to be working. Young Entrepreneurs: Not the Cure for What Ails the Economy (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Interest is high in supporting youth entrepreneurship and often seen as a way to help create jobs and turn the economy. But a closer look at the issues shows that these notions may be little more than wishful thinking. 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. Should the U.S. President Have Business Experience? (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Why success in the private sector doesn't necessarily translate into an effective leadership. 7 Reasons Small Business Supports Romney (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Small-business owners overwhelmingly favor Mitt Romney over Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election. Here are seven reasons why. Why Congress Shouldn't Fund Business Incubators (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Before spending money on business incubators, Congress should first figure out whether we really need more in the U.S. and whether they actually help create jobs. Grads: Want to Be an Entrepreneur? Get a Job (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
If your heart is set on running your own business, you could raise your odds of success by first getting some experience on your resume and money in the bank. Listen to Small Business: Don't Increase the Minimum Wage (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Business owners often oppose the minimum wage because it reduces their profits. But their position might be more helpful to low-skilled workers than the altruistic views of elected officials. Private Equity and Entrepreneurs: Allies in Productivity (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Private-equity firms are in the spotlight thanks to Mitt Romney. But they don't deserve the blame they get for destroying jobs any more than young breakouts like Google, says Scott Shane. Sit Down Now and Write That Business Plan (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
If you're serious about building a successful enterprise, you'll need a business plan. But don't let that stop you from starting. Millionaire's Tax Could Stall Small-Business Jobs Engine (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Policymakers fail to see how a surcharge tax on the wealthy could hurt the employment and economic growth that small businesses generate. Are You a Born Entrepreneur? (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Scientific research shows that our genes influence whether we start our own businesses. 