Social Assistance & Welfare

Dr. John Kenagy, a surgeon, executive and scholar, argues that the key to health care reform is cost control, and that the key to cost control is the organization of delivery organizations. Here's...

A food concession business can be an ideal first shot at becoming an entrepreneur, particularly given its relatively low cost of entry and great flexibility. My last post covered some of the basics...

The Obama Stimulus plan hasn't lived up to expectations, and if it doesn't create jobs quickly, this administration is likely to make a big "W" mistake.

...for example, requests to provide services to cancer patients has increased by 26% in my six-state division.

While there are some things you can do to help prepare your personal finances to survive the recession, there are some completely different things you can do in order get through unemployment at...

Re-visit your finances before you leave your current job.

Work sharing arrangements allow for reduced unemployment benefits that employees receive under approved plans when wages are lost due to a cut in hours.

Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) lenders have been creating new programs and making more loans during the recession while the SBA and the banking industry as a whole has seemed paralyzed. CDFI lenders...

The IRS commissioner is considering regulating all tax preparers. They believe that there will be a reduction in errors if tax returns can no longer be completed by unregulated preparers. This is a...

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

People with disabilities are almost twice as likely as nondisabled individuals to start a business.

The Obama administration is pushing for health reform by the end of the year. Will small businesses finally see real reform?

While this legislation provides welcome consumer protection, it's essential to know what is not regulated and how it can affect your credit.

Central Market in Poulsbo, Washington inspires trust and builds brand loyalty.

Whether you are looking to hire employees for the first time or are already an established employer, you must face the reality that your business is now a collective effort and only as...

Petfood pantries are a relatively new business concept taking hold all across the country. Now some of these establishments are expanding by offering business opportunties to interested investors.