Politics
BY Catherine Clifford
The White House has yet to select a replacement for Karen Mills, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration.Entrepreneurs, Politicians Join in a Virtual March on Washington for Immigration Reform
BY Catherine Clifford
A group of lawmakers and innovators press Congress to pass an immigration overhaul. Why Internet Sales Tax is Bad Public Policy (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
The Marketplace Fairness Act, expected to pass in the Senate on May 6, requires online retailers to charge shoppers their state's sales tax. Is the law a poor political move? The Internet Sales-Tax Showdown and Your Bottom Line
BY Catherine Clifford
The Senate is expected to vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 this week. If passed, online retailers would have to collect sales tax in all states, even if they don't have a physical footprint in the state. What Employee Stock Ownership Plans Mean For Entrepreneurs
BY Ryan Himmel
Partial ownership of your business is one way to reward employees. A new bill proposed in Senate this week encourages such employee stock ownership plans. Here are the pros and cons for your business. Why Filing a Patent Just Got More Complicated For Startups (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
The America Invents Act, which went into effect March 16, has changed the process for patenting. These developments might not help entrepreneurs after all. Here's why. What 'Gang of Eight' Immigration Reform Would Mean for Entrepreneurs
BY Catherine Clifford
A bipartisan group of Senators has established a blueprint to overhaul the immigration system. Obama's Budget: What's In It for Entrepreneurs
BY Catherine Clifford
The White House released its fiscal year 2014 budget proposal today. Here's a look at what's in it for small-business owners and entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs Support a Pathway to Citizenship for Immigrants
BY Catherine Clifford
The majority of small-business owners want to see comprehensive immigration reform include a way for newcomers to the U.S. to achieve permanent legal status. White House to Delay Health-Care Marketplace Options for Small Businesses
BY Catherine Clifford
The Obama Administration has proposed a change in the deadline for states to have multiple health-insurance exchange options available for small-business owners. Why Americans Love Small Business
BY Scott Shane
The latest studies show consumers are willing to pay more to buy from a small business than a big one. Here's a look at five reasons why Americans are rooting for entrepreneurs. Why Consumer Credit Matters to Small Businesses (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Washington's recent efforts to protect consumers may be hampering small-business growth. How to 'Virtually' March on Washington for Immigration Reform
BY Catherine Clifford
Technology and innovation leaders spearhead an online movement to push U.S. lawmakers to pass immigration reform. Lessons in Leadership From the Latest D.C. Debacle
BY Adam Toren
Of course, getting Congress to move in lockstep with the White House is obviously a challenge. But the latest impasse could offer some lessons for entrepreneurs in similar predicaments. Karen Mills on the SBA: Successor Needs to Get the Word Out
BY Catherine Clifford
The outgoing chief of the Small Business Administration talks about her four years at the helm of the agency and what her successor needs to do. Loans, Contracts and Jobs: How Federal Spending Cuts Could Affect You
BY Catherine Clifford
If Congress can't come to a deal over how to reduce the budget, numerous small businesses could be affected. Entrepreneurs Like Obama's Call for Tax Reform, Immigration Overhaul and Deficit Accord -- Minimum-Wage Hike, Not So Much
BY Catherine Clifford
In his first State of the Union Address of his second term, the President touched on a handful of issues that matter to the U.S. small-business community. What Small-Business Owners Want to Hear at the State of the Union Address
BY Catherine Clifford
Here is a rundown of what entrepreneurs will be listening for from the President in his annual address to Congress. Karen Mills to Leave the SBA
BY Catherine Clifford
The head of the Small Business Administration announced Monday that she will be leaving her post. 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. Want to Charm Customers or Clients? Channel Your Inner Politician
BY Adam Toren
No one can work a room like a politician. Here are a few tips for using their powers of persuasion to help you better communicate. Small Business to Washington: Reduce the Debt
BY Catherine Clifford
Congress's top priority should be reducing the national deficit, according to entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs Could Benefit from New Research and Development Tax Credit
BY Catherine Clifford
Congress debates a bill that would extend a research and development tax credit to startups. Push for Entrepreneur Immigration Reform Grows on Capitol Hill
BY Catherine Clifford
Republican and Democrat Senators are backing immigration reform affecting startups. 
