Business Operations & Logistics
IRS Hack Affects More Than 100,000 Taxpayers
While its main computer was unaffected, the agency has shut down the breached application.
By Nina Zipkin
Federal Government | Page 5
Thought Leaders
Warby Parker Co-Founder On the Next Generation of Social Entrepreneurship
Neil Blumenthal hopes the next class of change-making innovators set their targets on fixing government.
Building a Business
Using FOIA Requests for a Competitive Edge
The government has a wealth of information that could help your business. You just have to ask.
Business Ideas
NoFlyZone Wants to Help Keep Drones From Flying Over Your Home
With the president, the FAA and state legislatures weighing in on commercial drone use, NoFlyZone CEO Ben Marcus wants to open up the conversation and give individuals the power to put the unmanned vehicles on a path that doesn't include their private property.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Obama Seeks $14 Billion to Boost U.S. Cybersecurity Defenses
The goal is to better protect federal and private networks from hacking threats.
By Reuters
Business Accounting
Will You Have to Pay an Obamacare Fine?
The deadline to sign up for an insurance plan is coming up soon. Anyone without one is subject to a fine.
By Tom Taulli
Business Legal
FAA, CNN Strike Deal to Test Drones for News Reporting
While the FAA is still working out the kinks for allowing the commercial use of drones, the agency has given CNN the green light to test these aerial vehicles.
By Nina Zipkin
Business Legal
Lower Trademark Filing Fees Coming Soon
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will be charging lower filing fees starting in the middle of January.
By Jaia Thomas
Business News
House Narrowly Passes Spending Bill, Averts U.S. Government Shutdown
The $1.1 trillion spending bill was passed despite strenuous Democratic objections to controversial financial provisions.
By Reuters
Business Accounting
Will the SEC Redefine Who Can Be an ‘Accredited Investor’?
If the government loosened up restrictions, more money could be freely distributed to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Building a Business
Franchise Industry Strikes Back at NLRB’s ‘Joint Employer’ Decision
The NLRB's recent ruling has the potential to tear the franchise model apart at the seams. So, franchisors and franchisees are taking action.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Want to Make Equity Crowdfunding Legal? 3 Experts Sound Off.
The government is sitting on a proposed bill that will open up new sources of financing for entrepreneurs everywhere.
Tech
White House Hires Ex-Googler to Make Government Websites Suck Less (We Hope)
Uncle Sam: If at first you don't succeed, hire former Google wizard and HealthCare.gov resurrector Mikey Dickerson to clean up your mess. Again.
Building a Business
Nation’s Top Consumer Watchdog Warns of Bitcoin’s Dangers
Bitcoin buyer beware. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cautions consumers about the risks of investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Business News
The Feds Don’t Want In-Flight Cell Phone Calls, Either
The U.S. Department of Transportation has a hang-up with in-flight calls, perhaps enough to put an official kibosh on them – and soon.
Building a Business
Obama’s Student Loan Measure: What You Should Know.
President Obama has signed an executive order to expand eligibility for income-based repayment plans.
Online Presence
Ever Wish You Could Decipher Social-Media Snark? So Does the Secret Service.
The Secret Service is looking for new social-media monitoring tools, to among other things, help determine sarcasm.
By Nina Zipkin
Business Accounting
GOP Congressman Introduces First Bill to Tax Bitcoin
Everyone's buzzing about Rep. Steve Stockman's plan to submit a bill declaring Bitcoin a currency, but this isn't the first time the politician has whipped up a stir.
Building a Business
IRS Will Tax Bitcoin, Says It’s Not Currency
In a historic ruling, the IRS said Bitcoin is property, not currency, and will be taxed as such. Here's what you need to know.
Business Accounting
Is Your Business Eligible for a Government Grant?
It just might be. Here's how to win one at a local, state or federal level.
Building a Business
It’s All About the Benjamins: A Look at the $100 Bill’s New Facelift
The latest U.S. currency denomination to get a redux by the Fed is the $100. Here's a look at what to expect from the new bill.
Human Resources
Obama’s Budget: What’s In It for Entrepreneurs
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.
Building a Business
SBA Budget Whacked $92 Million By Sequestration
The Small Business Administration's budget has to be chopped by 5 percent across the board as a result of forced budget cuts.
Building a Business
How to Set Your Business Up to Bid on Federal Government Contracts
The federal government is the largest buyer of goods or services in the U.S. Here is what you need to do to prepare for doing business with it.
Building a Business
Incentives Needed to Spur Federal Agencies to Meet Small-Business Contracting Goals (Opinion)
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.
By Scott Shane
Business Accounting
Lawmakers OK Small-Business Research Programs
Lawmakers moved to extend and expand two key small business research programs facing expiration this week. See what changes may come down the pike.
By Diana Ransom
Business Accounting
What the Dow’s Decline Means for Small Businesses
The market's plunge could trip up already hobbled small businesses.
By Diana Ransom