State-Owned Businesses

It would be disastrous for Congress to use the solar company's failure as justification for abolishing or curtailing government-backed loans for startups.

Too many small-biz owners still get the cold shoulder from lenders. Now, at least a bit of relief is on the way.

As the economy tanked, so did initiatives encouraging minority franchise ownership. So what is the current state of affairs, and what will the future hold?

Is a general partnership the right structure for your small business? We'll explain the advantages and disadvantages of this form of business organization.

To promote innovation, the U.S. government, and specifically the Small Business Administration, offers opportunities for small businesses to land government research financing.

As we approach the April 18th federal tax deadline, the IRS is reminding taxpayers to be wary of the "2011 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams". Participating in these scams could cost taxpayers huge tax...

Louisiana Democrat Mary Landrieu, chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, talks about how federal programs can better meet the needs of growing companies.

Limited Liability Companies are businesses that are either owned by a single person or a few individuals. LLCs are a popular type of entity because the owners have limited liability for the liabilities...

Many entrepreneurs seek out equity capital from traditional VCs but Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) may be a good alternative.

Any time debates come to a crescendo in regard to health care, one of the discussions is about the back end administration of our health care - things such as digital records, information...

With the IRS and many state agencies stepping up collection efforts, tax season can never racking to many filers, especially sole proprietors and small businesses. It is important when preparing your income tax...

Are you a parent with entrepreneurial aspirations? Then you may just be the next “Mompreneur” or “Dadpreneur”! Contrary to what many might suppose, parents make great entrepreneurs, since many of the skills learned...

The site has undergone a dramatic transformation, from soup to nuts.

Democrats, relinquishing control of the House, wonder if the Missouri Republican can put small business interests ahead of party and ideology in the new Congress.

SBA lending by banks in California dropped by 71 percent from 2007 to 2009.

Developing and executing a practical plan for 2011 & beyond is the most important step family-owned businesses can take to achieve profitable growth.