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Obama Puts Down $600 Million to Train Up Your Future Employees
The president is traveling to a community college in Pennsylvania later today where he will announce new initiatives aiming to bolster the U.S. labor force.
Samsung Can't Have All the Fun: 5 Other Mega Brands Rocking the Selfie
Ellen, Big Papi and LeBron -- Samsung's all-stars -- aren't the only big names snapping promotional selfies. Tons of other brands are cashing in on selfie marketing mania, too.
Obama Picks Maria Contreras-Sweet to Lead the SBA
Maria Contreras-Sweet, the founder of ProAmerica Bank, is the White House's pick as head of the government's Small Business Administration.
The Anti-Main-Street President
Most of this administration's policies have been hostile to the interests of Main Street business owners, particularly those running labor-intensive businesses with low-wage employees.
To Help Small Business, Cut Regulation
The regulatory burden on small businesses is now higher than it was when President Obama took office. Circumstances must change.
Can This Tech Entrepreneur Fix Obamacare?
The White House is bringing in some big guns in the world of health-care tech to help fix the broken federal insurance exchange.
With Shutdown and Shootout, Washington D.C. Businesses Report Significant Losses
In Day 4 of the federal government shutdown, many D.C.-area businesses are struggling to cope with reduced sales.
New Student Loan Law Offers Short-Term Benefits and Potentially Long-Term Headaches
President Obama is expected to sign a new student loan bill into law today. While it stands to reduce costs for many in the near term, students could face higher costs down the road.
Why Obama Asked Amy Poehler and Jon Bon Jovi to the White House. Hint: It's Not a SNL Sketch
For millions of young Americans who don't now have health insurance, the president is leaning on celebs to spread the word about signing up.
Obama's 3 Tips for Young Entrepreneurs on How to Live the American Dream
During his commencement speech this past weekend, President Barack Obama provides tips on succeeding as entrepreneurs.
Lessons in Leadership From the Latest D.C. Debacle
Of course, getting Congress to move in lockstep with the White House is obviously a challenge. But the latest impasse could offer some lessons for entrepreneurs in similar predicaments.
The Power of Huge Goals -- And How to Achieve Them
As the President prepares to give his State of the Union address -- replete with outsize goals -- consider making your own ambitious wish list too.
Obama: American 'Initiative and Enterprise' Are Key to Future
In President Obama's second inaugural address, he praised a national character of "hard work and personal responsibility."
Barack Obama's Second Term Small-Business Agenda
Barack Obama won his reelection bid last night. See what his second term holds for small businesses.
Young Entrepreneurs Weigh in on the 2012 Presidential Election
It's often hard to pigeonhole a generation of business owners, but as a voting block they do seem to come together -- at least on one issue.