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Business owners may be wondering about their mailing options after the U.S. Postal Service announced it would shutter nearly half of its processing centers.

Small businesses can't predict when Mother Nature may strike, but they certainly can be prepared for hurricanes, ice storms and other calamities.

These Oregon entrepreneurs developed a taste for beer and turned it into a thriving business.

Some tech entrepreneurs say more regulation is needed to keep the Internet open -- especially when it comes to wireless providers.

Failure to meet an agreement over reducing the nation's debts could trigger a spate of spending cuts that could carry implications for small businesses.

Former Army major turned entrepreneur describes why he thinks veteran-owned businesses are a worthwhile investment.

For the men and women of the U.S. military, starting a business in this economy can be tricky. Here are the government programs that aim to help veterans strike out on their own.

The Jobs Act didn't pass muster with Congress, so Barack Obama has issued some proposals without legislation. See what's in the works for small businesses.

From humble roots, Rubie's Costume Co., has grown into a global enterprise while staying family-owned -- thanks to ghosts, goblins and Lady Gaga.

President Obama announced a number of federal student loan reducing measures, which may also benefit entrepreneurs.

Call it a bubble or not, Groupon's lower valuation may throw a wrench in it.

The SBA announced a banner year in 2011 -- supporting a record $30 billion in loans. But come 2012, the agency's sights are $1 billion lower.

As banks start charging customers who use debit cards, many owners are wondering how this might hit their wallets.

Health-insurance premiums in the U.S. surged substantially in 2011. Here's how small companies can reduce costs.

When a tornado ravaged the town of Joplin, Mo., few businesses were left intact. Here's how one owner and his employees made it through the storm. And what you can learn from their story.

In a move to court business owners, Facebook today announced plans to offer up $10 million in free ad credits to 200,000 small businesses.

Before the paint even dried on her new shop in Montreal, one entrepreneur took to the Web to build a community -- and later, a record opening.

The age-old patent system is set to be reformed. Here's how the new law might change how or whether you get a patent.

The right mix of ingredients makes Portland's brew economy one of the biggest in the world.

Even as Congress considers which if any of the President's jobs measures to pass, some of his proposals are already gaining traction.

'Shark Tank' judge and investor Barbara Corcoran named a southern cake-making business as her best investment on the show. Here's how that baking entrepreneur's pitch stood out.

Between cutting payroll taxes and speeding up payments to federal contractors, the President's latest plan to boost jobs, if passed, would also give a lift to small businesses.

President Obama is expected to propose offering to trim the amount of payroll taxes employers pay. Here are five things business owners can expect if it passes.

A new reality TV series starring Ben Kaufman and his product development firm Quirky is debuting tonight.

The Obama administration's new effort to trim inefficient practices and wasteful spending might help small businesses the most.

To entice more users, small business credit cards have become even more rewarding.

President Obama announced a new plan to give hard-hit rural businesses a lift. But some wonder if it'll ever materialize.

SBA backed loans are up but, with the latest debt woes, for how long?

The market's plunge could trip up already hobbled small businesses.

Keeping track of your personal finances and launching a business is doubly challenging. Here are a few mistakes young business owners make with their money.