Archive for the 'Small Business News' Category

Self-employed People Are Happier at Work

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

Something I’ve always suspected.  More here

(Via BizOpportunities)

Does the SBA Actually Help Small Business?

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006

Visit this link and join the debate.

Small Businesses Rank 2nd in Confidence Poll

Friday, March 24th, 2006

Small businesses rank 2nd behind only the military in a poll conducted recently by Harris that rated their confidence in certain groups. 

At the bottom of the list? :

  • The Press
  • Major Companies
  • Organized Labor
  • Congress
  • Law Firms

Not very surprising really. ;)

(via Dr. Cornwall)

California Small Business Owners are Not Happy

Friday, March 24th, 2006

According to a survey, more than 50% of California small business owners think the State is headed in the wrong direction and are not optimistic about the future.  Excessive regulation, health insurance prices and workers compensation insurance premiums are frequently cited reasons. I believe this is why about 30% of our clients who incorporate in Nevada are actually from California.

 

(Via Biz Opportunities

Carnival of Entrepreneurship

Thursday, March 23rd, 2006

The Carnival of Entrepreneurship is up!

Small Business Health Plans Legislation Advances in Senate

Tuesday, March 21st, 2006

The Small Business Health Fairness Act might actually get a vote in the Senate this year, after being passed by the House 8 consecutive times and ultimately withering away in committee.  This law would allow small businesses to pool together and buy healthcare coverage just like their large competitors.  To learn more about the law, click here.

If you are a small business owner or employed by a small business, this would be a good reason to write your Senator to support this desperately needed legislation.

Carnival of the Capitalists

Monday, February 27th, 2006

This weeks Carnival of the Capitalists is up!

The Carnival of Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006

There are many online “carnivals” filled with blog posts dedicated to various topics.  Now, the 2nd edition of the “Carnival of Entrepreneurship” is online and is highly recommended.