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More businesses are falling prey to increasingly sophisticated computer hackers, suggesting need for tighter IT security measures at companies of every size.

New deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea could create up to $13 billion in new U.S. exports. But their fate hinges on a party-line dispute over a 50-year aid program for workers...

A bill designed to fight online piracy just misses a full Senate vote. That's good news for opponents who say it will hurt legitimate business websites, too.

Jobless claims, GDP growth, and census data reflect a still-shaky recovery -- and perhaps an increasingly uncertain future.

Business responsibility for immigration grows after a Supreme Court ruling upholds an Arizona law mandating businesses hiring illegal aliens lose their licenses.

Google is expected to launch a new e-payment system this week, right behind Square's updated (and ready to go) cashless system.

The Euro continues to flounder, and the U.S. Dollar is looking better. But a strong Dollar isn't necessarily the best way to fuel the economic recovery.

Heads of state and financial ministers are heading for France this week to tackle the big economic issues.

The restaurant's CEO defended its familiar ambassador at a shareholder meeting, but the issue of marketing aimed at kids isn't going away.

A well-received LinkedIn IPO signals the first of many to come for the social networking sector, while a recent Facebook dispute sets limits for how companies police employee content.

Political posturing in Congress has put the renewal of two prominent federal small-business grant and investment programs into serious doubt.

The Obama Administration wants small business owners to know that it cares about them. But that benign attitude doesn't always translate into hard results.

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The Small Business Investment Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs will expire at the end of May, although a temporary extension seems likely.

Funds for innovation and technology research will vaporize at the end of May, unless an extension is approved. But that doesn't look likely.

Americans are angsting about the economy, but the debt situation could have just as much impact on small-business expectations.

As the US limps through its economic recovery, small businesses are not feeling good about the slow pace. And it shows.

Small businesses interested in raising more capital, take note: the Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing current investment rules for small private firms.

Local, state and Federal legislation for managing or banning plastic checkout bags is on the way. How will your business prepare?