Steve Case, chief executive officer of Revolution LLC and co-founder of America Online.
A spur-of-the-moment, million-dollar start-up investment
How 10 start-ups from small-town America walked away with $100K each from AOL founder Steve Case.
THE LATEST NEWS
OSB HEADLINES
Should your firm buy in to Bitcoin?
A Congressional hearing examined the potential benefits and inherent risks for small merchants.
Small-business hiring slipping
Small companies aren’t driving the nation’s employment gains like usual, and new firms are really struggling.
Congress looks to angels for help
That is, the ones who answer the financial prayers of entrepreneurs and their growing companies.
Booz Allen, 1776 join forces
The firm plans to put consultants in the start-up business incubator in downtown Washington.
SBA finally has a new leader
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Maria Contreras-Sweet, rounding out Obama’s second-term cabinet.
House panel rips SBA budget
House lawmakers call on the agency to eliminate programs that have not been authorized or evaluated.
A shared start-up vision
Capital Factory and 1776 are trying to build the nation’s next technology hub, but they’re taking different paths.
Can you teach entrepreneurship?
In the District, more groups are trying to teach high schoolers the skills they need to run their own company.
THE ROUNDUP
SMALL BUSINESS ADVICE
Small business, big mistake (Ep. 3)
She went into business with her best friend but no exit plan. She still has the store — but not the friend.
How to prepare for retirement
A financial advisor offers several long-term investment tips to small employers eyeing retirement.
How to mitigate currency risks
Many small firms are now engaged in cross-border commerce — and that opens them up to unique risks.
How to sustain early momentum
So, your new company hit the ground running with a successful launch. Great. What’s next?
How to tell your company’s story
Lyn Graft has built a career telling other entrepreneurs’ stories, and he shared some of his secrets at SXSW.
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.
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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