New Immigration Regulation Will Hurt Small Businesses
August 30, 2007, 12:15 PM
The government is attempting to enlist small businesses in its latest effort to crack down on illegal workers, threatening increased prosecution and stiff fines for those who refuse to cooperate.

Ruling Boosts SMB Clout Over Federal Red Tape
August 30, 2007, 5:50 AM
A little noticed ruling by one of the nation's most influential courts on federal regulatory matters should give small businesses more clout when federal agencies consider new rules and regulations.

A Failed IRS Policy: Targeting SMBs to Fill the Tax Gap
August 23, 2007, 2:05 PM
The IRS has targeted small businesses with stepped-up audits and more red tape to close the so-called "tax gap." But better education and a simplified tax code may be smarter ways for the agency to solve the problem.

Contracting Update: Play It Again, (Uncle) Sam
August 21, 2007, 3:20 PM
The Small Business Administration revealed the latest figures on small business contracting, and, once again, it's time to round up the usual supsects.

Telecom Counterrevolution Crushes Small Businesses
August 16, 2007, 11:00 AM
The breakup of Ma Bell was supposed to launch a telecommunications revolution that would foster competition, allow services to flourish, and level the playing field for small businesses. Was it all just wishful thinking?

SBA Attempts to Right Katrina Loan Snafu
August 14, 2007, 10:40 AM
As the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, the Small Business Administration has renewed efforts to clean up the mess it made of its emergency loan program.

As Federal R&D; Funding Fades, State Efforts Ramp Up
August 09, 2007, 3:45 PM
The federal government is leaving the nation and small businesses another sad legacy that may be felt for years to come: Spending on research and development has been declining for most of President Bush's term in office.

Will Consumers Warm Up to Back-to-School Spending?
August 08, 2007, 9:55 AM
Small business retailers have been sweating more than the August heat. With the critical back-to-school sales season looming, will consumers be in the mood to spend? The National Retail Federation offers its latest projection.

On Energy, It's the Gulpers vs. the Sippers
August 02, 2007, 3:30 PM
The congressional debate over energy policy is heating up. But when it comes to the best approach to address our thirst for fossil fuels, small business owners are as divided as the rest of the nation.