In the Hunt: Six Months Later, Start-Ups Find Their Goals Are Elusive
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Taking another look at three new small businesses and how they’ve fared in the last several months.
author By BRENT BOWERS, source www.nytimes.com
Small-Business Agency’s Problems Linger as Leader Moves on to HUD
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Critics and small-business groups say the Small Business Administration’s problems are particularly troublesome in a weakened economy.
author By ELIZABETH OLSON, source www.nytimes.com
What’s Online: Legitimizing Marijuana
Saturday, May 31st, 2008In California, where the sale of medical marijuana is legal, a full-fledged industry has blossomed, taking in about $2 billion a year and generating $100 million in state sales taxes.
author By DAN MITCHELL, source www.nytimes.com
Tool Kit: Small-Business Books That Break the Mold
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008Here are some books on small business that offer more than platitudes and unreachable goals.
author By PAUL B. BROWN, source www.nytimes.com
Small Businesses on Discount
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008In tough economic times, the number of small businesses for sale goes up, but so does buyer interest. Still, sales take place at lower prices.
author By ELIZABETH OLSON, source www.nytimes.com
At the Top of His Game
Sunday, May 25th, 2008Mr. Samar is a 14-years-old entrepreneur who is marketing a card game that he says appeals to both children and their parents.
author By ANSHUL SAMAR; as told to PATRICIA OLSEN, source www.nytimes.com
Practically Speaking: Small Businesses (and Their Customers) Feel Sting of Inflation
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008The cost of doing business keeps rising for small businesses. Having to pay more for goods and fuel means increasing prices, too.
author By MICKEY MEECE, source www.nytimes.com
Shifting Careers: Why Leisure Matters in a Busy World
Monday, May 5th, 2008Leisure has many different definitions — we can even have leisure at work and be more productive, healthy and creative.
author By MARCI ALBOHER, source www.nytimes.com
Preoccupations: Up in the Air, but Never Confused
Sunday, May 4th, 2008Balancing a full-time job as a pilot, and a balloon ride business requires perfect organization.
author By JANET PATTON; As told to Patricia R. Olsen., source www.nytimes.com
Shifting Careers: Making Long-Distance Partnerships Work
Friday, April 25th, 2008Even though technology makes it possible to run a business from almost anywhere, can a business partnership thrive if the partners live in different cities?
author By MARCI ALBOHER, source www.nytimes.com
Entrepreneurial Edge: Despite Downturn, Financing Exists for Small Companies
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008While it would seem to be difficult for most small companies to raise money, it may now be easier for small businesses to raise cash by offering equity than through loans.
author By JAMES FLANIGAN, source www.nytimes.com
Small Businesses Fight To Scuttle Tax Proposals
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008Advocates for small businesses are fighting changes in tax laws that the Bush administration says are aimed at cracking down on cheating, particularly by the self-employed.
author By ELIZABETH OLSON, source www.nytimes.com
Small Businesses Fight New Tax Rules
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008Advocates for small businesses are fighting changes in tax laws that the Bush administration says are aimed at cracking down on tax cheating, particularly by the self-employed.
author By ELIZABETH OLSON, source www.nytimes.com
For the Self-Employed, a Year-Round System Will Smooth Tax Time
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008With April 15 approaching, newly self-employed workers are about to learn an important business lesson — keeping track of income and expenses is part of the job, too.
author By CAITLIN KELLY, source www.nytimes.com
tool kit: For Entrepreneurs, It’s All About Time
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008Becoming more productive without having 25 hours in a day.
author By PAUL B. BROWN, source www.nytimes.com
E-Commerce Report: Making Appointments for Doctor or Dinner
Monday, March 31st, 2008A set of Internet start-up companies has emerged to help service providing small businesses use the Web as more than just an online brochure.
author By BOB TEDESCHI, source www.nytimes.com
Shifting Careers: Finding Health Insurance if You Are Self-Employed
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008If there’s one issue that divides the self-employed from all other employees, it is their preoccupation with the subject of health insurance.
author By MARCI ALBOHER, source www.nytimes.com
Entrepreneurial Edge: Small Businesses Offer Alternatives to Gang Life
Thursday, March 20th, 2008A Los Angeles corporation is demonstrating that the training and discipline of working in a small company can help change the lives of former gang members.
author By JAMES FLANIGAN, source www.nytimes.com
Your Money: Banks Springing Up to Serve the Underserved
Saturday, March 8th, 2008For consumers and small businesses, niche banks offer products, services and expertise that are often unavailable elsewhere.
author By LIZ GALST, source www.nytimes.com
Small Business: New Device for Germophobes Runs Into Old Law
Thursday, March 6th, 2008A new device that enables germophobes to avoid touching A.T.M. keypads, door handles and other potentially unclean surfaces may run into an old law that regulates pesticides.
author By BARNABY J. FEDER, source www.nytimes.com