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Some transportation companies are countering rising diesel fuel prices by mandating lower maximum speeds for drivers.

Debt ceiling negotiations will continue over the weekend as all eyes look to Washington to prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debt.

Connecticut has become the first state to mandate paid sick leave for workers. Is this yet-another burden or actually good medicine for small business?

Scandals, lockouts, and labor disputes have the potential to harm a lot of small businesses this year, unless they adjust their game plans now.

Greece's ongoing debt saga will certainly impact U.S. small business, no matter how the story ends.

The figures for U.S. factory orders point to a general uplift in the manufacturing sector, as supply-chain and fuel problems lessen.

The figures for U.S. factory orders point to better times ahead for the nation's manufacturing sector.

The Obama Administration and Senate Republicans remain deeply divided over negotiations to cut a budget deal and raise the debt ceiling.

Amazon followed through on its threats to cut ties with its California affiliates in order to avoid compying with a new state law mandating sales-tax collection.

The settlement covering mortgage-backed securities losses will mean a second-quarter loss, but it's a critical move to restore confidence in the economy.

Tuesday, 06/28/2011 - U.S. consumers kept a tight grip on their wallets last month, even as more businesses give into growing pressure to hike their prices.

On July 24, New York will become the sixth state to legalize gay marriage. That should make small-business owners across the U.S. sit up and take notice.

The Federal Reserve says household wealth is up 1.2 percent. Does this mean consumer spending will rise as well?

Caps on debit-card "swipe fees" are still on track, after the Senate fails to pass a measure that would have delayed the new rules.

A new survey reminds businesses that discounts may get customers in the door, but bad service will send them walking.

States have cut budgets drastically, while offering incentives for companies to stay. But some courts are ruling cuts have gone too far. Will loss of incentives and tax hikes be far behind?

As debt-ceiling crisis looms, US banks face crises of their own, contributing to a near-perfect storm that's blowing lending money away.

By mid-July, the United States could see its credit rating downgraded -- with far-reaching implications for small businesses.

Recent events suggest that small businesses shouldn't look at union organizing as just a big-business issue.