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Joshua Kurlantzick
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ARTICLES BY Joshua Kurlantzick
Should Your Small Business Be a Co-Op?
Co-ops, or employee-owned companies, offer important advantages for small businesses and entrepreneurs -- especially when traditional financing is scarce.
Meet Mary Landrieu, Senate Small Business Leader
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.
Meet Sam Graves, House Small Business Leader
Missouri Republican Sam Graves, chair of the House Small Business Committee, is a solid conservative who nonetheless has found ways to work with Democrats.
What the Midterm Elections Mean for Small Business
Many GOP winners are small business people against the Healthcare bill and for lower taxes, less regulation, and open trade. But a divided Congress could add up to little more than gridlock.
New Bill Brings Much Needed Aid to U.S. Small Businesses
This week President Obama signed the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010, which the administration hopes will bring relief to the nation's struggling small businesses.
State Small Business Programs Get Help
States are revamping and launching small business programs -- and some are getting help from a surprising source.
Anger and Frustration: The Impact of Midterm Elections on Small Business Issues
With a contentious election season ahead, entrepreneurs can expect some changes in the small business landscape.
Small Business Gets a Shot at Big Lobbying Power
One entrepreneur has made it possible for small businesses with even smaller budgets to hire a lobbyist.
