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A federal judge on Wednesday upheld key parts of the state's tough new immigration-enforcement law. But you can bet this isn't the end of the debate.

Missouri Republican Sam Graves, chair of the House Small Business Committee, is a solid conservative who nonetheless has found ways to work with Democrats.

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A bond provides a guarantee that a company is credible and will perform and complete services in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Government programs designed to help disabled veterans start businesses are failing our soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan

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Over the past decade, the Internal Revenue Service has dramatically changed the way businesses are required to classify workers as employees or independent contractors. Gone is the rigid 20 rule test. Now employers...

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Ensure your contracts, when possible, allow arbitration or mediation to settle disputes. Avoid the courtroom if you can.

Most companies today use the internet to conduct at least some part of their business. We've become accustomed to the speed of online communication and the resulting instant gratification. Even our phone messages...

This economy's woes can fog our vision, while there seems to be a fresh commitment to helping small businesses thrive.