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Delayed again: Small business site will not be ready Nov. 1
White House officials had said the employer exchange would be fully functional at the end of this week — but that’s no longer the case.
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Obamacare prompting firms to cut hours?
It was one of the common warnings from critics the health care law, but so far, is it happening? Yes and no.
SBA lending volume holds steady
The agency backed nearly $30 billion in loans to more than 50,000 small businesses this past year.
Will the shutdown hurt holiday sales?
Small retailers are bracing for a slow shopping season, in part because of the recent disruptions in Washington.
A primer on new crowdfunding rules
Here’s a breakdown of the good and bad news for both entrepreneurs and investors in the proposed regulations.
New signs of exchange trouble in Md.?
State officials have quietly cancelled workshops meant to help small employers understand the changes.
SEC backs new crowdfunding proposal
New rules would allow entrepreneurs to raise up to $1 million per year on new online funding portals.
Global start-up finance, in 3 charts
In every corner of the world, small business owners struggle to get capital — but where is the toughest financing climate?
Attention turns to immigration reform
With the shutdown over, immigration reform proponents hope to finish the work they started earlier this year.
SBA returns to lending backlog
During the past two weeks, hundreds of small business owners applied for roughly $140 million in financing.
THE ROUNDUP
Small business weekly: Crowdfunding and small-business contracting
A review of the biggest small-business news from the past week.
SMALL BUSINESS ADVICE
How to build a loyal brand
Brand experts discussed common problems and advised upstarts on connecting with customers.
How to survive hurricane season
One expert offers tips to help small business owners make sure they stay open if severe weather strikes.
Small marketing budget? No problem.
It doesn’t cost a ton of money to start a conversation with your customers. Here’s where to begin if cash is tight.
How to count workers under Obamacare
An attorney walks through the very complicated process of counting employees under the health care law.
How to run an impactful social enterprise
Here are three guiding principles to help entrepreneurs strike a balance between social priorities and profits.
Social media — a waste of time?
One marketing expert suggests three reasons your small business should not invest time in social networking.
A primer on general solicitation
The SEC just lifted an 80-year ban on general solicitation. Here’s why that’s important for small, growing firms.
Navigating new health care regulations
On Monday, new rules take effect that hold more companies accountable for protecting private health information.
The secret to the investor pitch
Mark Cuban and other renowned investors share the important do’s and don’t’s of pitching a startup.
How to compete for top talent
A staffing expert offers an array of suggestions to help small business owners recruit the very best.
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A corner cafe, crippled by health-care uncertainty
Owner Jody Manor has big plans for his cafe and catering company, but looming health-care changes are holding him back.
Adapting on the fly to new crowdfunding laws
One crowdfunding platform is keeping close tabs on the latest SEC proposals and adjusting its business plan accordingly.
Campaign for immigration reform gains momentum
Entrepreneurs are shifting attention toward a comprehensive deal rather than the smaller, targeted proposals.
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