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Obama Proposals Would Tilt Tax Code to Self-Employed, Wage Earners

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:10:00 GMT

Presumptive presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain are offering stark differences in tax policy. As "Deep Throat" of Watergate fame once said: "Follow the money." ...

Candidates Stand Apart on Tax Policy Affecting Small Business

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:05:00 GMT

The two presumptive presidential candidates are offering radically different approaches to tax policy that will have a profound effect on small businesses.

SBA Faulted for Role in Blackwater Security Guard Scandal

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:25:00 GMT

The Small Business Administration's contracting woes took a new turn this week. A recent report linked agency shortcomings to the Blackwater security guard scandal.

SBA Faces Credibility Gap Over SMB Contracting

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:10:00 GMT

Two critical reports not only revealed the Small Business Administration's mismanagement of contracts, but also the agency's glaring credibility gap.

Widespread Abuse Found in SBA's HUBZone Program

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:35:00 GMT

Yet another instance of Cookie Jar Capitalism has surfaced at the Small Business Administration. This one involves its program to help small businesses in economically distressed areas.

SBA Needs to Clean Up Act on Small Business Contracting

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:35:00 GMT

A new study has found that small business contracts are still a cookie jar for Fortune 500 companies. In this struggling economy, the Small Business Administration needs to clean up its act once and for all.

Small Businesses Have Big Stake in Free Trade Debate

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:35:00 GMT

The global economy may seem distant from Main Street, but small businesses have a growing stake in U.S. trade policies and overseas markets.

Leverage the Internet to Weather the Economic Downturn

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:50:00 GMT

In a tough economy, the Internet can provide an inexpensive but powerful sales and marketing solution for small businesses.

New S Corp Rules May Help Small Businesses Weather Economy

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:55:00 GMT

For the first time since S corporation rules were enacted 50 years ago, Congress is looking at significant changes that could aid small businesses.

It's Official: Economic Downturn Engulfs Small Businesses

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:35:00 GMT

Only seven months ago, small businesses couldn't hire workers fast enough. Now many are worrying how to make ends meet as consumer confidence falls and business bankruptcies rise.