The scope of the damage from the Gulf Coast oil spill is still hard to calculate, but here’s a grim tally: More than 26,000 workers and business owners along the Gulf Coast have filed claims so far for lost income.
Archive for May, 2010
BP cuts checks for lost wages
Monday, May 31st, 2010Robocall 2.0: Live messages from sports stars
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Whatever your political leanings, chances are you share one thing with most Americans: You don’t like robocalls.
Don’t Overlook Jobs Created by Failed Businesses
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Policymakers should know that failures account for most net job creation. This matters because founders often tap personal savings to cut checks for employees
Gov 2.0: The Next Internet Boom
Saturday, May 29th, 2010The emerging online field is helping entrepreneurs help governments work better
Gov 2.0: The Next Internet Boom
Saturday, May 29th, 2010For entrepreneurs, the Web’s next big opportunity may be in helping governments work better
Using Smartphones to Complain to City Hall
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Local Search Heats Up
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Google, Bing, Yahoo, and a slew of startups boost their focus on small business
Startups battle for $50,000 and killer buzz
Friday, May 28th, 2010At TechCrunch Disrupt, dozens of startups fought, tournament-style, to impress judges and investors. Here’s our pick of the 5 coolest new technologies.
Money runs out for small business loan breaks
Friday, May 28th, 2010In the middle of the federal government’s National Small Business Week, two of the most successful Small Business Administration programs are about to run out of money — again.
Meet the new venture capitalist: New York City
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Shove over, venture capitalists, there’s a new tech investor in town: New York City.



