The number of Americans who were self-employed dropped in August to the lowest level in eight years, showing the economic recovery is not strong enough to nurture new businesses
What the Drop in Self-Employment Means
September 8th, 2010Obama Plans Business Tax Cuts, Spending to Aid Growth
September 8th, 2010President Barack Obama is proposing to expand tax cuts for businesses and boost federal spending on the nation’s transportation system to help bolster an economy that’s losing jobs heading into the November congressional elections.
Special Report: A Guide to Self-Employment
September 8th, 2010From Detroit, a fix for smog-belching motorcycles
September 4th, 2010When Americans debate the impact of fuel emissions on the environment, they usually talk about cars and trucks. But what about smaller vehicles like motorcycles, scooters, lawnmowers and ATVs?
Schumer Asks Fed to Limit Pitching of Business Cards
September 4th, 2010The senator wants the Federal Reserve to look more closely at credit-card issuers marketing business cards to consumers
Car dealers fight for a second chance
September 1st, 2010When Chrysler and GM filed for bankruptcy in 2009, they shuttered thousands of dealerships across the country. Fewer then one third are still in the running for a comeback.
Big sales from tiny shops
September 1st, 2010In kiosks, trucks and other teeny spaces, entrepreneurs with big dreams but little money are shaking up the retail scene.
Made in USA – for now
September 1st, 2010Despite the odds, these businesses have managed to stay truly all-American. But for how long?
Bagelers decry NY schmear tactics
September 1st, 2010Any way you slice your bagel, if you slice it in New York, it’s going to cost you more.
Obama rips GOP for blocking aid bill
September 1st, 2010President Barack Obama blasted Senate Republicans on Monday for blocking a small business assistance bill, calling their opposition “pure partisan politics.”
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