Small Business the Star in Latest Batch of Reality TV Shows
Turning small-business owners into stars has become a winning formula for television producers, but some businesses featured in them are cashing in, too.
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Survey: Budget Cuts Not Hurting U.S. Businesses
Washington's budget tightening is having a minimal effect on businesses, a survey of business economists released Monday shows.
Want to Make Extra Money While Being Green? Try Worm Farming
It's a simple way to make extra cash you might not considered before: breeding worms for composters and fishermen. We dig into the details of this doubly "green" business.
Mom and Pop Businesses that Made It Big
It's National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, a day to honor family-run businesses. But they don't all stay small: Some popular national brands grew out of humble beginnings.
Will SXSW Reveal the Next Technology Trend?
SXSW opened up big doors for Twitter, but do all businesses that get accolades at the festival go on to greatness? We look back at past award winners to see how they fared.
Watch: Romney and Obama on Small Business
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama debate how to get American small businesses back on track.
Who Pays Better: Big Companies or Small Companies?
Complaints over higher tax brackets aside, one rule holds true when it comes to your paycheck: Bigger is better. Now, thanks to a recent report out of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we now know exactly where to look to score the bigger paycheck.
Small Business Owners Get More Upbeat on Post-Election Outlook
Small business owners are getting a little more optimistic about how their companies will do after the election, according to a survey released Tuesday by the National Federation of Independent Business.
Pop Quiz: Are Small Businesses Really Driving the U.S. Economy?
Politicians often call small businesses the lifeblood of America's economy. But what, exactly, is a "small" business -- and how big an effect do they have? Think you know the answers? Take our little quiz, and find out.
The 5 Biggest Obamacare Myths Detailed and Debunked
After Bruce Watson's recent article explaining how Obamacare would effect an average family ran on DailyFinance, his e-mail inbox filled up with questions from readers -- and most revolved around five specific myths about the law.
Tiny Loans, Huge Returns: Why Microlending Works
Sometimes, small gestures can make huge differences in people's lives and livelihoods. That's the premise -- and the power -- of microlending. For proof, one need look no further than the stories of Marcia and Karen, two entrepreneurs in Costa Rica.
Obama Wants Small-Business Bill This Year
Seeking cooperation in a polarized climate, President Barack Obama called on Congress Tuesday to act quickly on bipartisan measures that would extend tax breaks for small businesses and help startup companies raise money. He said he would sign the legislation "right away."
Bill Clinton's Prescription for the U.S. Economy
Former President Bill Clinton offered up some wide-ranging prescriptions for curing the nation's ailing economy in a speech at the National Retail Federation's annual convention Monday, from investing in new sectors for job growth to cutting taxes on business.
How a Debit Card Fee Cut Backfired on Merchants
Washington's efforts at financial reform keep having strange and unintended consequences. In response to a law that was meant to lower excessive debit card transaction fees on merchants, Visa and Mastercard found a way to raise the fees on a host of small businesses.