A tech start-up, building a home in a city not built for them
In a town designed for law firms and lobbying shops, Dan Berger struggled to find space for his young company.
THE LATEST NEWS
OSB HEADLINES
At long last, a sigh of relief
Amid talks of closing the SBA, Main Street welcomes the president’s long-awaited pick to lead the agency.
Obama nominates new SBA chief
It took almost a year, but the White House has finally put forward a nominee: Maria Contreras-Sweet.
Small medical groups band together
More than two dozen small practices in the region have teamed up to form one of the largest groups of its kind.
Sales of small businesses surging
An improving economy and more baby-boomer entrepreneurs ready for retirement have revived the market.
A new vision for the blind
He set out to build a better watch for the blind. It never occurred to him that was the last thing they wanted.
A second wave of nixed health plans
Some small employers have already seen their insurance plans cancelled. But that was just the beginning.
U.S. Chamber, small firms united?
Often called the voice of big business, group says it plans to lobby on issues vital to small firms.
Small business hiring surges
Coming off a hiring slump in the fall, small firms have clearly put the government shutdown behind them.
THE ROUNDUP
Christie’s scandal, Cantwell’s gavel
A review of the biggest small-business news last week.
SMALL BUSINESS ADVICE
How to choose the right capital
Credit cards, bank loans, private equity — with so many options, which one is right for your company?
Small contractors, be a PEST
One federal contractor offers some pointers to firms hoping to break into the procurement business.
Xenophobia: A branding hurdle
A Sikh-American entrepreneur details how he turned his heritage into an asset, rather than something to hide.
A small-business guide to giving back
You don’t need a corporate charity arm to do a lot of good this holiday season. Here are a few tips.
Do you need an HR department?
It’s not generally the most popular department in the company. Here’s how to change that perception.
Common holiday marketing mistakes
A social media ace walks us through some of the most common mistakes small retailers make this time of year.
Shutdown shakes up tax season
One expert says small business owners should start planning now for next year’s odd tax season.
Don’t wait on these tax breaks
A look at four of the most important business tax breaks that are slated to expire at the end of the year.
How to break into gov’t contracting
Here are four important tips for small business owners hoping to start selling to the federal government.
OSB MEDIA GALLERIES
EDITOR'S CHOICE
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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