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OPINION: For Employers, Obamacare Penalties Abound
When it comes to the increased trend of adding part-time jobs under Obamacare, what looks like a 'win-win' is actually a 'lose-lose' for businesses.
In Turkey, a Strange Dance Between Government and Entrepreneurs
Turkish startups receive substantial support from the government, yet many entrepreneurs disagree with state policies, writes Case Western's Michael Goldberg.
Arctic Melting Won't Kill Your Business
You may have read that the recent acceleration of Arctic melting will lead to $60 trillion in global economic losses. Don't believe it.
Six Flags as Regulator: Why It Matters
In a single move, Six Flags Entertainment could usher in a new era of smart regulation or set the free markets back decades.
The Real Demon of Detroit (Opinion)
An anti-business mindset is the real reason the Motor City finds itself in bankruptcy court. A federal bailout would be further evidence of its bad bets.
Don't Force Businesses to Pay Interns (Opinion)
Business strategist Carol Roth argues that forcing businesses to pay interns ignores both the costs incurred by the host business and the value interns receive.
Entrepreneurship Is a Midlife Game (Opinion)
Contrary to popular opinion and the media's fascination with young entrepreneurs, baby boomers are more likely to run their own businesses than 20-somethings.
Jesse Jackson: Turn Big-Company Tax Dodging into Small-Business Funding (Opinion)
The liberal activist recently proposed using multinationals' overseas cash to fund U.S. small businesses.
Delay in Crowdfunding Rules Hurts Foreign Entrepreneurs (Opinion)
Startups in emerging markets like Vietnam want to tap U.S investors, but capital won't flow until crowdfunding moves forward, writes Case Western's Michael Goldberg.
We Need Smarter Business-Owner Retirement Plans, Not More (Opinion)
Small-business owners' optimism often hinders their retirement planning. Behavioral economics has some ideas about what it would take to get you to plan for your golden years.
It's the Uncertainty, Stupid (Opinion)
Washington policy makers would like nothing more than for small business to boost hiring and investment. The best thing they could do is come to some agreement on the deficit and enact rules about all the laws they've passed.
Are Small-Business Owners Going to Spoil the Mood? (Opinion)
Despite the headlines about rising consumer confidence, the U.S. economy isn't looking up. Business owners' pessimism remains a drag on the recovery.
Love Obamacare? Get Ready for More Health-Care Legislation
Most Americans don't like the 'market solution' to the problem of escalating health-insurance costs. The best option for employers and employees alike is to push for government policies that lower the cost of care.
Closing the African-American Startup Gap (Opinion)
Targeted minority-lending programs have had only limited success in encouraging new-business creation among minorities. Could crowd-funding help close the startup gap?
Should Small Business Fear the Fiscal Cliff? (Opinion)
Think concerns over the coming federal spending cuts and tax increases are overblown? Think again. Here's why.