The Best (and Worst) States for Entrepreneurship

On August 30, 2011

The Best (and Worst) States for Entrepreneurship

By Karen Axelton

Are you considering moving your business to a new location, or just want to see how your state stacks up in comparison to others? The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Bureau of Business Research and Department of Economics recently…


On August 29, 2011

Rate of Jobless Starting Up Hits 25-Year Low

The likely culprits? Lending is tight--and hiring levels are just strong enough.

The number of unemployed individuals starting their own businesses is at a 25-year low, according to new research.

Chicago-based outplacement consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas said


On August 29, 2011

“The Best Money We Ever Spent”


What made the difference? Inc.com asks savvy entrepreneurs to reveal the one thing their business couldn't have lived without--and how much it cost.

Neda Talebian Funk and Caroline…


On August 29, 2011

Government Could Point Way for SBOs

Historically, small business owners (SBO) have proven to be a fairly resilient bunch. However, this perseverance has been severely tested in recent years by the Great Recession and subsequent tepid economic recovery. Against this backdrop, President Obama and Congressional leaders…