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Nine nations fostering female entrepreneurship
Women still start far fewer businesses than men, but the gap is closing around the world. Here is a look at the best countries for women-owned businesses.
THE LATEST NEWS
OSB HEADLINES
Small firms not hiring new grads
Pulse: A new survey suggests college graduates should look for jobs somewhere other than Main Street.
A small contractor with a big family
Mike Sawyers has built a big network of procurement partners, and his success has attracted attention.
Finding a home in a HUBZone
A look at how one contractor took steps to keep his business growing amid a technology disruption.
Shaky summer start for tourism firms
Higher wage floors and delays in granting visas have left many tourism firms without extra help this year.
D.C. film slices open Wall Street
A new documentary sheds light on the unintended consequences of automated trading.
SEC urged to hasten JOBS Act regs
Securities experts have urged the agency to speed up deliberation on last year’s legislation.
America’s top small business cities
The nation’s capital is among the top cities for small firms, but it does not take this year’s top spot.
THE ROUNDUP
Small business weekly: Regulatory delays stifling entrepreneurs
A review of the biggest small business news from the past week.
SMALL BUSINESS ADVICE
Seven steps to prepare for a storm
One expert offers tips to help small business owners weather a natural disaster or other emergeny.
How small firms can use big data
Big data analysis was once reserved for large corporations, but not any longer. Here’s how to get started.
Does your e-mail marketing work?
Here are four metrics to watch to make sure your e-mail marketing campaign is getting results.
Choosing the right company name
Three entrepreneurs explain how they made one of the most important early business decisions.
How to protect your firm’s brand
Do you really need to purchase every domain name and social media handle similar to your own?
COMMENTARY & OPINIONS
Why I moved my start-up to Canada
An entrepreneur explains why our northern neighbor made a better home for his new venture.
On its own, E-Verify too burdensome
Three employers explain why the system should be mandated only if part of a broader immigration deal.
Helping build strong small suppliers
In her final blog post, the SBA administrator outlines a plan to build a stronger supply chain in the U.S.
OSB MEDIA GALLERIES
EDITOR'S CHOICE
A corner cafe, crippled by health-care uncertainty
Owner Jody Manor has big plans for his cafe and catering company, but looming health-care changes are holding him back.
Adapting on the fly to new crowdfunding laws
One crowdfunding platform is keeping close tabs on the latest SEC proposals and adjusting its business plan accordingly.
Campaign for immigration reform gains momentum
Entrepreneurs are shifting attention toward a comprehensive deal rather than the smaller, targeted proposals.
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