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Small business news
In some states, the unemployed can now use benefits to start a business
The Obama administration hopes to turn some job-seekers onto entrepreneurship
Small business panel talks crowdfunding, contracting and cupcakes
Karen Mills, Scott Case, Robert Litan and others share their advice for entrepreneurs at Washington Post Live event on Powering Small Business.
Georgetown grad’s bamboo shades
He decided to launch a charitable sunglasses line — then he realized he knew nothing about retail
Senators beckon immigrant entrepreneurs and workers with Startup Act 2.0
The U.S. isn’t churning out enough math- and science-trained workers to meet the needs of its businesses. Could immigration reform be the answer?
SBA, AARP form new alliance to support ‘encore’ entrepreneurs
The groups will provide counseling and training resources to help older entrepreneurs start and grow their own small businesses.
Vaccine researcher is small business person of the year
Victoria Tifft of Ohio’s Clinical Research Management Inc. takes the top SBA prize.
Georgetown duo become award-winning research entrepreneurs
After years of studying and lecturing at Georgetown, the pair were ready to get their “hands a little dirty.”
A marriage of teaching and entrepreneurship
Interactive Achievement provides online testing software to help educators analyze and track student performance on state benchmarks.
An accidental CEO comes out on top
Janet Amirault recovered from a stroke to become one of the top business owners in Maryland.
Closed for business: The least friendly states toward small companies
California and New York churn out plenty of technology start-ups, but they apparently aren’t so welcoming to mom-and-pop shops.
What should employees be allowed to post on personal networks?
Should workers be limited in what they can say online?
What’s the best digital platform for hosting events?
What’s the best way to get people in the same room, in real life?
Social media tips from entrepreneurs
Google+ hangouts: Are they worth it?
Google’s social network has a long way to go before it has the same following as Facebook, but it does offer services like “hangouts,” or 10-way video chats. How can a business use hangouts to connect with customers?
Should I participate in Twitter chats?
Some communities on Twitter have started holding regular “chats” by tweeting at each other using hash tags. But are these e-meetings useful?
What should a business do on Pinterest?
The picture-posting social network is adding users at an astounding pace — how can businesses capitalize on the boom?
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Small Business Commentary
How too much open-door can harm your business
Having too much transparency with employees can actually negatively impact the bottom line
5 financial metrics you should know
Here are the key financial metrics that can help you understand how you’re faring against competitors
How to vet job candidates through various social media portals
Each site offers different insight. Here’s how to collect the most valuable information about each job appilicant.
How to prepare for the JOBS Act
Even before the SEC announces the finalized rules, there are steps entrepreneurs can take to prepare right now.
Start-up advice: How to gain immediate traction before and after launch
Usually, people couldn’t care less about your products’ features. What they care about is your company’s story.
Act, learn, build: Lessons small business owners should take from serial entrepreneurs
Business owners often manage their companies under the notion that the future will closely resemble the past. It’s time to ditch that logic.
Small business advice: Time to take an innovation vacation?
Now and then, you have to step away from the action and take a big-picture look at the direction of your business.
How to use social media monitoring to keep tabs on your competition
Companies sometimes divulge information on their social networking pages that provide insights into their priorities.
The perks and perils of telecommuting
How to ensure employees actually work when they work from home
Ensuring energy efficiency in your social media efforts
Small business owners don’t necessarily have to work any harder when it comes to social media – they just have to work smarter.
Thomas Heath
Veterans fill the billet for local firm
Bozzuto Group, a Greenbelt-based real estate company, employs 1,200 people, many of whom are military veterans who address a growing demand for reliable employees..
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Beneficial lessons
Nomoya Tinch Malcolm, a program director at Junior Achievement, helps young adults learn how to handle money.
Advice Columns
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- Four tips for small business hiring
- Key funding sources for startups
- Tax incentives expiring this year
- What you can learn from focus groups
- Legal implications of promotions without raises
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