We’ve all heard the arguments: Regulations are strangling U.S. businesses. It’s been a staple in the Republican playbook for years.
But a funny thing happened last week. The American Sustainable Business Council, the Main Street Alliance and the Small Business Majority released a survey blaming the stagnant economy not on onerous regulations but on weak consumer [...]

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Two years ago last week, the Supreme Court handed down the Citizens United decision, paving the way for unlimited corporate spending in elections. In 2012, the decision’s affects are more apparent than ever; the Republican presidential nominee may very well be chosen by a Super PAC, rather than everyday citizens. But the full scope of [...]

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On January 13, President Obama revealed his plan to collaborate a tangled web of agencies with duplicating services into one. If given the authority, his plan is to consolidate six departments and agencies, including the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Commerce. The president has also elevated the SBA administrator to a [...]

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With Congress back in session, the Senate will have several bills to consider that seek to make it nearly impossible for federal agencies to implement regulations. The REINS Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act and the Regulatory Accountability Act have already passed in the House.
Advocates for these radical measures claim they are primarily needed because [...]

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Obama’s small-business proposal would help high-growth start-ups, experts say
The $48-billion proposal, which will be part of the president’s 2013 budget, calls for tax cuts for small businesses that create jobs, an elimination of capital gains taxes for small-business stock and an expansion of the Small Business Investment Company program, which supplements private equity investments.
The Washington [...]

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Intuit: Small business adds 50000 jobs in January
Small businesses added 50000 new jobs in January but paid employees slightly less and gave them fewer hours, according to Intuit Inc.’s monthly small business employment index.
MarketWatch
Obama wants small business tax, investment breaks
The legislative package, which will be part of Obama’s 2013 budget proposal later this month, also [...]

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Small Business Today: Taking time to celebrate wins motivates everyone
As small business owners and managers, we have difficult jobs. The pressures to make more sales, bring in more customers and bring higher profits with fewer resources can sometimes be overwhelming.
DesMoinesRegister.com
What Makes A Good Website?
Now what constitutes “good” is very subjective, we all have different tastes. [...]

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Small Business Strategies: Year of the Dragon offers lessons
It’s the Year of the Dragon, considered the luckiest year in the Chinese zodiac, and it should be a great year for entrepreneurs and small business owners, according to what’s predicted to affect you and your small business in the coming year.
USA TODAY
Getting started on your small [...]

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What small-business owners want in SOTU
What do small-business owners want from the government? The short answer: Move out of the way. Eight out of 10 small-business owners say they want the government to stay out of the way instead of providing a “helping hand,” according to a recent US Chamber of Commerce survey.
Politico
Thinking of closing [...]

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What Small Business Can Learn From Fortune’s ‘Best Companies’ List
Fortune magazine’s annual 100 Best Companies to Work For came out today, and while most of the companies on the list are large firms, there are a lot of takeaways for small businesses among the companies on the list.
CNBC.com (blog)
Small Business Exporting Advice: Crucial First Steps
Small [...]

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