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Obamacare suffers another delay for small businesses
Obama administration says small business owners will not be able to enroll online as expected on Oct. 1.
THE LATEST NEWS
OSB HEADLINES
Small employers: We know debt ceilings
Official says failure to act on the debt ceiling would force the country to operate like a cash-only business.
Online sales tax is back in Congress
House lawmakers want to scrap an exemption meant to shield small retailers from proposed tax changes.
Small business exchanges not all ready
In most states, new health insurance marketplaces are ready for launch. In others, it’s a very different story.
A lending partnership saves a small firm
Cidalia and Natalia Luis turned to a little-known program when fire, rain and the recession hit their company.
SBA veteran loan program is troubled
The report shows scant oversight has plagued a program meant to help military veterans get business loans.
Goldman Sachs expands small business aid
Investment banking giant is making mentorship and lending program for small firms available nationwide.
Maryland reveals employer exchange rates
Rates are low, however, the state’s insurance marketplace for small firms will open three later than most.
D.C. entrepreneurs eyeing SEC rule change
Since 1933, entrepreneurs have not been allowed to solicit investors when raising capital. Soon, that changes.
THE ROUNDUP
Small business weekly: General solicitation, SHOP exchanges and lending programs
A rundown of the biggest small business stories this past week.
SMALL BUSINESS ADVICE
Social media — a waste of time?
One marketing expert suggests three reasons your small business should not invest time in social networking.
A primer on general solicitation
The SEC just lifted an 80-year ban on general solicitation. Here’s why that’s important for small, growing firms.
Navigating new health care regulations
On Monday, new rules take effect that hold more companies accountable for protecting private health information.
The secret to the investor pitch
Mark Cuban and other renowned investors share the important do’s and don’t’s of pitching a startup.
How to compete for top talent
A staffing expert offers an array of suggestions to help small business owners recruit the very best.
A beginner’s guide to exporting
One small business executive shares four tips that helped his company expand its reach to 70 countries.
How to turn workers into hackers
One executive says hackers make the best employees. Here’s how to take advantage at your company.
Start thinking like a big company
Sometimes, adopting the mindset of a larger company can help your small business become one quicker.
On the other side of the pitch
One expert offers his tips for business owners who find themselves fielding their own investment requests.
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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