small businesses

It's not easy being a small-business owner these days. Lenders' crack down on all-too-easy money has not only resulted in fewer home loans to those with risky credit, but also fewer loans to entrepreneurs either looking to start or further expand their businesses. That's problematic given the...

Trying to find a way to pay for its $1.04 trillion health-care legislation, the House of Representatives decided to turn to small businesses and the wealthy. Small businesses with payrolls exceeding $400,000 will have to pay an 8 percent of payroll penalty if they don't offer health insurance to...

Want to start a business but question whether you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? According to a recent article in The Economist, there are five common myths that are prevalent about entrepreneurs. The misconceptions include the beliefs that entrepreneurs: Are anti-social geeks...

Toymakers are upset over a federal law that takes effect Feb. 10 requiring strict testing for lead and other hazards in toys or anything aimed at children, according to BusinessWeek. They're rallying for changes that would exempt small businesses, saying that the statute, the Consumer Product...