Building a Business
To Encourage Crowdfunding, Change the Definition of an Investment Company
Equity crowdfunding is hampered by regulations designed to curb stock-market abuse.
By Scott Shane
Regulations | Page 5
Building a Business
How the NLRB’s Employment Ruling Could Hurt Jobs, Business Growth
The NLRB just penalized the only entities providing jobs in this country, in the name of increasing employment. How does that make sense?
Building a Business
No Eggs, No Mayo: FDA Goes After Hampton Creek for Naming Its Vegan Spread ‘Just Mayo’
The FDA is not amused.
By Laura Entis
Business News
Researchers Find Uber Use Leads to a Decrease in DUI Deaths
A study of drunk-driving deaths shows Uber has a positive effect, provided the price is right.
Building a Business
Airbnb Agrees to Collect Tourism Tax in Paris, Its Biggest Market
The home-rental platform today announced that it will automatically collect tourism taxes for guests and remit them directly to the City Hall.
Tech
Court Rules FTC Can Come After Your Company After a Cyber Attack
in a closely watched ruling, an appeals court says victims of hackers have liability for unfair-practices claims.
Business Accounting
Apple’s Tim Cook Made a Rookie Mistake and Might Face SEC Sanctions
The CEO of Apple, which is notoriously tight-lipped, selectively released information about his company's performance. That's not good.
Building a Business
Don’t Underestimate the Devastating Consequences of HR Mistakes
The functional area of human resources is no less complex than accounting. There is a mind-numbing list of things that a competent HR professional needs to know about.
Business Legal
Businesses in Seattle Are Now Required to Make Some Bathrooms ‘Gender Neutral’
Single-stall restrooms are now all-gender facilities in Seattle.
By Kate Taylor
Business News
SEC Says Companies Must Share CEO-Employee Compensation Ratio With Investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new rules have been opposed by many trade groups.
By Reuters
Business Accounting
When Starting a Business, Beware All the Taxes and Regulations
Check out this primer on all the burdens the government will place on your venture.
Business News
New York City Caves on Plan to Cap Uber Drivers
Mayor Bill de Blasio faced vocal opposition to plans to stop Uber's growth in New York.
Building a Business
New York Moves Closer to a $15 Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Employees
A state-appointed panel has recommended a significant increase from $8.75 an hour.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Do You Have a Plan to Survive the Proposed Overtime Rules?
One thing politicians seem to forget is that when they change the rules to try to force higher pay, the money has to come from somewhere.
Building a Business
Uber Takes Swipe at NYC Regulators With Clever ‘De Blasio’ Feature
The ride-hailing transportation giant has updated its app with a special message for residents of the Big Apple.
Buying a Franchise
FDA Extends Deadlines for Chain Restaurant to Add Calorie Counts to Menus
There's still confusion on what adding calorie counts will actually mean for many food establishments.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Chipotle Raises Prices in San Francisco After Minimum Wage Hike
As San Francisco becomes an even pricier place to do business, it's becoming more expensive to buy burritos.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
California Man Must Pay for Gunning Down His Neighbor’s Drone
What protections do drone-weary citizens have as the gadgets increasingly fill our friendly skies?
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
The First Net Neutrality Complaint Looks Doomed to Fail
A test case of the FCC's new net neutrality rules arrived on the agency's doorstep. It involves slow web streams, but is likely to fail.
Thought Leaders
Two California Farmers Just Stopped the Government From Stealing Your Products
The Supreme Court's ruling over raisins means regulators need to think twice about taking private property.
Business News
Amazon Insists Federal Rules Apply to U.S. Deliveries by Drone
The e-retailing giant says local communities should not be allowed to regulate unmanned aerial systems authorized by federal aviation regulators.
By Reuters
Buying a Franchise
San Francisco’s Law Targeting Sugary Sodas May Mean Trouble for Starbucks
As the city contemplates a law that will require warnings on soda advertising, the Frappuccino comes under fire.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Dear Politician: If Small Business Is So Important, How Do You Explain These Facts?
The economy runs on private-sector job growth. Why is that so hard to understand?
Business Accounting
Companies Can Now ‘Test The Waters’ Before Pursuing a Mini-IPO
A recently approved provision of the JOBS Act allows business to meet and share information with potential investors.
Business Branding
This U.S. City Just Made an Unusual Move to Compete With Uber
Long Beach, Calif., became the first major U.S. city to ease taxi regulations in the face of competition from ridesharing services.
By Geoff Weiss
Business News
Senators Push Bill to Legalize Commercial Drones
Could drone-filled skies soon be a reality?
By Clay Dillow
Building a Business
FAA’s Relaxed Drone Rules Could Mean Big Changes for Industry
New research partnerships could allow for wider commercial drone applications in coming years.
By Clay Dillow