Michael Bloomberg

Business News

Michael Bloomberg Was the Top Philanthropist in the U.S. Last Year: ‘I’ve Been Very Lucky’

Bloomberg topped the list, which also features Warren Buffett and Mark Zuckerberg, for the second consecutive year.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Michael Bloomberg Says Getting Fired Sparked the Birth of His Billion-Dollar Company: ‘Setbacks are Only Setbacks If You Allow Them to Be’

By Sam Silverman

Building a Business

Richard Branson, Sara Blakely and Other Entrepreneurial Stars Are Auctioning Themselves for Charity

By Catherine Clifford

Thought Leaders

5 Famous Business Leaders on the Power of Mentorship

By Laura Entis

Buying a Franchise

Styrofoam to Be Banned in New York City Beginning July 1

Starting this summer, Styrofoam takeout containers and packing peanuts will no longer be allowed in the city.

By Kate Taylor

Business News

New York’s Top Court Refuses to Reinstate Ban on Large Sodas

New York City's ban on large sugary drinks, which was blocked by lower courts, has been declared illegal by the state's Supreme Court.

By CNBC With AP

Entrepreneurs

Michael Bloomberg to Grads: You May Hate What I Stand For, But Don’t Repress Me

The former New York City mayor chastised college students across the country for censoring conservative voices.

By Laura Entis

Building a Business

What New York City’s New Mayor Bill de Blasio Will Do for Entrepreneurs

A look at the policy changes Bill de Blasio pledged during his campaign that are geared toward small-business owners and entrepreneurs in New York City.

By Catherine Clifford

Business News

8 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week

Twitter goes public, entrepreneurs unplug in Boulder, New Yorkers vote for a new Mayor, SCORE teaches small biz tips in Detroit, top brand managers meet at Tech Madison Ave, a no BS conference. This week's notable news and startup events for entrepreneurs.

By Brad Crescenzo

Building a Business

Step Aside, San Francisco: New York-Based Companies Expected to Steal the IPO Show

As investor appetite improves and the Big Apple's tech scene continues to mature, analysts expect New York City to become a hub of tech IPO activity in coming years.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

New York’s Business Community Waxes Sentimental for Its Departing Billionaire

Despite bans on sugary drinks, smoking and trans fats, the 'nanny mayor' is looking a lot better these days.

By Diana Ransom

Building a Business

Where New York Mayor Candidates Stand on Business and Entrepreneurship

From former Congressman Anthony Weiner to Gristedes owner John Catsimatidis and the first openly gay New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the slate of candidates in the Big Apple primary is diverse and opinionated.

By Catherine Clifford

Thought Leaders

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Mayor Bloomberg’s Tenure

In their own words, NYC-based entrepreneurs and business owners say what 12 years under the billionaire mayor was like for their companies and what their prognosis is for the city after Bloomberg leaves office at the end of this year.

By Diana Ransom

Thought Leaders

A Look at NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s Legacy (Interactive Timeline)

A timeline of Michael Bloomberg's memorable moments as New York City's mayor.

By Andrea Huspeni

Business News

10 Inspirational Quotes From Top Entrepreneurial Leaders

For those plugging away on their startups on days when everyone else has off, here are a few choice words of wisdom to keep you going strong.

By Diana Ransom

Thought Leaders

9 Famous Entrepreneur Philanthropists

These big names in business are also among the most generous.

By Kara Ohngren Prior