Stephen Barlas

Can restructuring save a program that helps entrepreneurs but hurts the budget?

The sun comes out over Central America with a new trade agreement.

Congress goes to bat for in-state expansion tax incentives.

A new bill could help small companies pump up tax deductions.

With more funding, SBDCs can lead you in the right direction.

New legislation may cure your health insurance pains.

Will congress finally repeal the estate tax for good?

New food and disability rules pose challenges for small business.

With new rules, the SBA hopes to cut big companies from its procurement numbers.

The FDA doesn't want any more lies on dietary supplement labels.

Some say that the SBA is withholding contracts--and important information.

What does Congress have in mind for 2005? Go back to the future to find out.

The FTC is serving up a new and improved franchise rule, but is it what small-business owners ordered?

When it comes to small business, a new tax-cut bill is half-baked.

It's back to square one for the SBA and its small-business size standards.