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Job Growth Slows Dramatically in March
Economic reports released this week reveal a sharp slowdown in U.S. hiring and labor force participation.
Unemployment Rate Slightly Higher Amid Modest Job Growth
Consumer confidence takes a hit from the payroll tax hike, as unemployment holds at nearly the same levels since September.
Small-Business Job Growth Remains Modest
The national unemployment rate held at 7.8 percent as 2012 ended with slow job growth.
Online Training Platform Gives Job Seekers a Boost
LearnUp.me turns job seekers into qualified candidates by helping them bone up on in-demand skills.
Time to Hire?... Maybe Not So Fast
Even as the pace of hiring eases, small businesses continue to haul the job train along. Is your business hiring?
Five Resources for Turning Vets into Entrepreneurs
For the men and women of the U.S. military, starting a business in this economy can be tricky. Here are the government programs that aim to help veterans strike out on their own.
Why Some Small Businesses Are Occupying Wall Street
Small business owners have long panned practices like bailing out giant companies and paying inordinate sums to Wall Street bankers. But now, they're doing something about it.
Jobs Bill Breakup: What Will Entrepreneurs Push For?
The Senate spiked President Barack Obama's American Jobs Act. Now the question is: What may be salvaged from the bill that could still help small business?
Don't 'Occupy Wall Street,' Start a Small Business
While some block sidewalks on Wall Street and elsewhere, other unemployed citizens are going in a more productive direction: They're starting businesses.
At LinkedIn Town Hall, Entrepreneurs' Questions Go Unanswered
In the President's LinkedIn Town Hall, Barack Obama answered many questions about how to help the unemployed. But some small-business owners say he didn't discuss their needs enough.
Obama Asks for Entrepreneurs' Questions on LinkedIn
President Barack Obama is currently taking questions on LinkedIn. The request brought more than 700 comments within hours, and lots of them aren't very polite.
Obama Proposal Aims to Cut Unemployment Tax Payments