Rob Kaiser

President Bush signed a bill last week to keep the Small Business Administration's 504 loan program active, although the SBA's other large loan program is still operating with restrictions. Although...

Many small businesses have been defrauded by entities that sell health insurance plans but that are not authorized to offer such benefits, according to a study by the U.S. General...

The Federal Trade Commission has established a hot line for businesses or individuals that were drawn into an alleged scheme that offered free Internet services. The FTC charged in a...

Report notes hurdles for at-home firms A new research report has found that home-based businesses encounter "daunting restrictions" from federal and local regulations. Sponsored by the Small Business Association's Office...

The National Center of Employee Ownership will hold its annual conference in Chicago from April 28-30. Intended for business owners, company presidents and others interested in employee ownership, the conference...

Small businesses interested in subcontracting work on Iraqi reconstruction projects can get more information on bidding and contracts available at a summit Feb. 17 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel....

Small-business groups found a lot to like in President Bush's State of the Union address last week. The National Federation of Independent Business noted the president's stands on access to...

Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.) is continuing to call for hearings on the recent shutdown of the Small Business Association's flagship loan program. Velazquez, who is the top Democrat on the...

U.S. entrepreneurial activity grew last year, the first uptick in activity since it peaked in 2000. More than 11.3 percent of adults engaged in some type of entrepreneurial venture in...

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has created a Web site that focuses on small-business news and issues. A range of features is available on the site, including financial planning tools,...