Small Business

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been talking about sweeping tax reform for decades, and there’s a new proposal on the table.

Many small businesses would love to offer a retirement plan for their employees, but administering retirement plans is extremely costly and time consuming for small entities. But that doesn’t mean saving for retirement shouldn’t be a priority.

Second act success in the sports world is typically the exception, not the rule. It is not easy to make such a comeback; in fact, some Hall of Famers have had disappointing results. Trying to replicate past triumphs can humble even a legend. If you are deciding whether to return to old stomping grounds, here are some lessons from the sports world to consider.

One of the most trusted advisers to late Apple CEO Steve Jobs is retiring from the iPhone maker's board of directors.

Robots and artificial intelligence could either kill low-skill jobs or create new types of work over the next decade.

Google says it has appointed Alan Mulally, the former CEO of Ford Motor Co., to its board.

Sunscreen may not top many shopping lists this time of year, but stocking up now can keep you from wasting money.

True Ventures, an early-stage  venture firm, has closed a $290 million fund. This is the fourth fund for the firm, having raised almost $900 million since 2005.  

Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees added 82,000 new positions in May, with manufacturing businesses adding 10,000 new workers, up from 2,000 in April.

In an effort to improve its map service, Apple has acquired Spotsetter, according to a report from TechCrunch.

Good leaders respect the process and provide trustworthy leadership themselves in the work environment. They know the right time to move ahead and the right time to sit tight. The team may get excited, anxious or even demanding, and still these strong leaders remain steady and calm.

Managing cash flow is a challenge that many small business owners don't realize can make or break a business, but streamlining the process is easier than you might think.

In today's world of socially conscious consumers, most companies are aware that giving back to the community on a corporate level can be a big boost for business. But some organizations are going one step further by incorporating civic engagement and social responsibility into their company culture. 

Though it still may be barbecue and beach season, the end of 2014 will be here before you know it. For business owners, it also means getting financial ducks in a row in preparation for the upcoming tax season.

Thinking about selling your business? From evaluating your company to preparing your financials and meeting with prospective buyers, it's a long and complicated process, so it's important to be prepared.

Today, it's tough to get a small-business loan. But three approaches may pay off for borrowers.

Is your sales strategy struggling? YFS Entrepreneur has the truth behind six common sales excuses, and The New York Times looks at when it’s time to bring in a sales consultant.

AMD says it is will cut 7 percent of its global workforce in an effort to improve its profitability.

Teenage soccer players in San Francisco have won an off-field victory against the city's technology workers after a videotaped confrontation gained national attention.

Microsoft's CEO is continuing to try to repair damage caused by his gaffe last week at a women-in-computing conference.