What Congress is doing right and doing wrong on patent reform
How patent firms are targeting small businesses
Several experts sat down in Austin to discuss what Congress is doing right and wrong on patent reform.
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OSB HEADLINES
State Dept. seeking more start-ups
A look at five ways the agency is partnering with new businesses to solve a number of global problems.
Where’s the next Silicon Valley?
The architects behind new start-up hubs in D.C., Austin, Chicago and Moscow share secrets to success.
SXSW’s hottest tech start-ups
An app that translates text using your phone’s camera and a motorcycle helmet right out of the film Iron Man.
New delays to the health law
It may be another year until small businesses in some states can offer their employees more than one plan.
Harsh weather puts chill on hiring
In a cruel twist, one state’s small businesses are suffering from too little snow this winter.
A business primer on the budget
More infrastructure spending may help some, but many firms would be left out of Obama’s tax reform plans.
Accelerators, incubators evolving
Government officials are testing new hybrid models as they look for better ways to assist entrepreneurs.
Gov’t poised to hit contracting goal
Meanwhile, a new bill would require agencies to award even more work to small businesses in the years ahead.
THE ROUNDUP
Keeping regulations in check
A review of the biggest small-business and start-up news from the past week.
SMALL BUSINESS ADVICE
Come out ahead on your taxes
A tax attorney walks us through several important rules and credits that have change since last year.
Small business, big mistake (Ep. 2)
His company’s first product was still in the development stages when he shifted his attention to the second.
Seven equity crowdfunding tips
One of the first start-ups to sell equity shares online offers some pointers for others considering crowdfunding
How to clean up your finances
It’s a new year, and one banking executive says that’s the perfect time to get your financial house in order.
Small business, big mistake
Check out the first column in our new series, where business owners reflect on their biggest mistakes.
Critical lessons from Target’s breach
An expert offers some key takeaways for consumers and retailers from the massive data breach.
How to recruit the best employees
An expert offers several tips to help firms establish a recruiting process and a better company culture.
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.
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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