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What doesn't work in the JOBS Act
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Apr 5, 2012
Today, President Obama signs the JOBS Act. The legislation could provide more investment for small business. But critics say the bill could rollback regulations.
JOBS Act boosts startups through 'crowdfunding'
Alex Goldmark Apr 5, 2012
With the JOBS Act, small companies can now get off the ground by selling stock on the Internet to everyday people -- without going through the hassle of a stock exchange.
Waiters to get $8.5 million back in tips
Sally Herships Apr 3, 2012
A New York banquet hall settles a lawsuit to pay waiters tips it never handed over. It’s the latest and biggest payback for jilted waiters.
What health care reform means for small businesses
John Dimsdale Mar 26, 2012
In the Supreme Court today, arguments over the constitutionality of President Barack Obama's massive health care reform will be heard. The challenge is being brought by 26 states -- and also small business organizations.
The importance of small business hiring in the U.S.
Adriene Hill Feb 16, 2012
Small business owners are slightly more upbeat about the economy than they have been recently, which sounds like good news for the job market, considering small businesses do a majority of the hiring in the country.
'Our Black Year': One couple's challenge to shop black-owned businesses
Kai Ryssdal Feb 14, 2012
Maggie and John Anderson started "The Empowering Experiment" to see if they could patronize only black-owned businesses. The results were surprising.
Waffle House gets in the mood for Valentine's Day
Jim Burress Feb 14, 2012
Waffle House and other decidedly downscale eateries are wooing customers with Valentine's Day dinner.
Ambassador Ron Kirk on U.S. trade relations
David Brancaccio Feb 10, 2012
President Obama said in his State of the Union that he wanted stricter enforcement of U.S. trade rules. U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk discusses the details of what's to come.
U.K. restaurants get stingy with straws
Stephen Beard Feb 3, 2012
Bars and restaurants in London are no longer handing out straws with their drinks, waiting until customers request them.
Obama's latest push for mortgage refinancing
Adriene Hill Jan 30, 2012
In his State of the Union address, President Obama sketched out a plan to help homeowners refinance, something Allan Sloan calls 'Wall Street bailing out Main Street.'
