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White House Brings On Microsoft Executive to Fix HealthCare.gov
Kurt DelBene has been tapped to oversee the continued rollout of the Obamacare enrollment site.
States Charge Ahead With Their Own Crowdfunding Laws
Michigan is the latest in a series of states to make moves to pass intrastate equity crowdfunding legislation.
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.
What Really Motivates a Small Business to Hire? (Infographic)
Software company Sage surveyed business owners with fewer than 100 employees to find out what motivates them to make that next hire.
Scoring Government Contracts Takes an Increasing Amount of Time and Money
A new report from American Express on small-business owners doing business with the U.S. government shows that active contractors spent almost $129,000 in the past year seeking out those opportunities.
Top 3 Candidates to Lead the U.S. Small Business Administration
Karen Mills announced last week that she will be leaving her post at the helm of the SBA. Here's a look at potential candidates to replace her.
Senate Confirms Richard Cordray to Lead U.S. Consumer Protection Agency
After a two-year standoff, lawmakers vote to formally install the former Ohio Attorney General at the helm of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
White House Plays Offense: Says Immigration Reform Will Turbocharge Entrepreneurship
A new report released from the Obama Administration breaks down the economic impact of the bipartisan immigration reform bill passed by the Senate.
Health-Care Innovators Get President Obama's Attention
The CEOs of health-care tech companies met with President Obama to discuss how technology can be used to bring down the cost of health care for Americans.
Fran Tarkenton on Winning as a Self-Taught Entrepreneur
The football-pro and serial entrepreneur will speak in Washington, D.C., at National Small Business Week. Here he reflects on what he learned along his entrepreneurial journey.
Small-Business Stars of 2013: State Standouts
Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes one person from each state and U.S. territory to be considered for a national title.
Entrepreneurs, Politicians Join in a Virtual March on Washington for Immigration Reform
A group of lawmakers and innovators press Congress to pass an immigration overhaul.
The 10 Best Cities for Entrepreneurs to Live After Graduation (Infographic)
With graduation day just around the corner, find out the best places for new grads to live.
SBA Budget Whacked $92 Million By Sequestration
The Small Business Administration's budget has to be chopped by 5 percent across the board as a result of forced budget cuts.
A Look Inside Washington D.C.'s Startup Scene
Politicians aren't the only movers and shakers in the U.S. capital. A highly educated population and revitalized urban core make Washington, D.C., an ideal spot for launching a new venture, according to these eight startups.