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Meet 20 of the region’s hottest start-ups
An eclectic mix of local upstarts will share the stage at the next TechBuzz showcase later this month.
THE LATEST NEWS
OSB HEADLINES
More ho-hum hiring from small firms
May was the strongest month of the year so far for small firms — which shows what a weak year it has been.
‘It’s like climbing Mount Everest’
Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs face more obstacles when trying to secure a small-business loan.
New water rules worry small firms
Where does land end and a body of water begin? It makes a big difference to some small employers.
Maryland poaches another start-up
Officials had recently lured tech firms away from Virginia and West Virginia. Now, they have lured one from D.C.
On schedule — with an asterisk
Six months shy of the new deadline, an update on the federal small business health exchange.
One word change, lots more work
“It makes a very big difference as to how much money ultimately goes to small businesses,” one expert says.
Silicon Valley spreading globally
In Cape Town, Sao Paulo, and D.C., investors and entrepreneurs are learning quickly from one another.
When we were small: Ben & Jerry’s
In the first installment of our new series, the two founders take us back to their early years in Vermont.
THE ROUNDUP
SMALL BUSINESS ADVICE
How to survive rising health costs
Health insurance premiums for small employes are on the rise. So what can firms do to stay competitive?
Where to expand to next?
So, your company is growing. Great. Here’s how to determine which city (or country) you should be in next.
Common pitch mistakes to avoid
Three local investors share the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when seeking funding.
A lesson in Ireland’s feudal history
John Schnatter, the founder of Papa John’s, shares some advice during National Small Business Week.
Should your company deliver?
Amazon and Google are expanding their delivery services. Is it time your company joined the fray?
Small business, big mistake (Ep. 5)
His plan to turn over sales to a third party seemed “too easy.” He then learned an important lesson.
The small business guide to success
We turn to the experts for advice on how to get and stay ahead in this ever-evolving economic climate.
How to compete for top talent
Don’t have the recruiting budget of a multinational corporation? Not a problem. Here are some tips.
OSB MEDIA GALLERIES
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Entrepreneurial studies taking root at black colleges
Driven by a recession that hit minorities the hardest, HBCUs are launching programs to help students create their own jobs.
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.
U.S. entrepreneurship headed in the wrong direction?
American entrepreneurship may suffer a massive offshore migration if Congress cannot agree on a remedy.
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