The Agenda

The Credit Crunch We take a look at the issues impacting small businesses and offer entrepreneurs advice on how to stay afloat during the financial crisis. Read more...

Best Practices

A Sample Can Be Simple and Cheap

Experts in entrepreneurship say only a rudimentary sample may be necessary to articulate to manufacturers how it should look and function.

In Focus

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Taxes

Hire Now, Save Later

How you can save thousands in taxes by giving jobs to the unemployed

Benefits

A Primer for Offering Retirement Benefits

How to select the right plan for your business and your employees

Technology

10 Things Customers Want on a Website

Want to make your small business look big? Here's what customers are looking for when they visit.

Profiles

Stroller Strides: Driven by Motherhood

Lisa Druxman's fitness franchise has grown even faster than her children.

Best Practices

7 Ways to Avoid Brand-Damaging Quotes

It's easily done if you follow some simple, common-sense guidelines.

Benefits

Should a Business Offer Paid Maternity Leave?

Bucking the trend, some small companies provide new moms (and dads) with paid time off.

Capital

Should You Tap Your 401(k) to Start Your Business?

Thousands of Americans are using retirement savings to start new businesses. Is the gamble worth it?