Small Business

SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs

News for entrepreneurs to turn good ideas into great businesses

SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs

What one entrepreneur learned from an outsourcing headache

5/21/2013

  • ReadWrite

While building his business, entrepreneur John Fearon initially outsourced development to India and later had a developer team based in Argentina. He discovered that having multiple teams in different… Read More

SmartBrief on Main Street

News and advice for small-business owners

SmartBrief on Main Street

Predicting the future of crowdfunding

5/23/2013

  • VentureBeat

As the popularity of crowdfunding continues to grow, niche platforms are likely to pop up that serve specific needs, writes Carl Esposti, CEO of Massolution. "While it's smart for a new platform to ch… Read More

NAWBO® SmartBrief

Information and advice for women business owners

NAWBO® SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: National Association of Women Business Owners

Analysis: Many small firms are exempt from health insurance mandate

5/22/2013

  • CNNMoney

Opponents of the health care law say its requirement that employers provide employee health insurance or pay a fine will have a devastating impact on small businesses, but research paints a different … Read More

SmartBrief on Small Business

Small-business news

SmartBrief on Small Business

Founder ponders how to grow her baby-products brand

5/22/2013

  • Globe and Mail (Toronto) (tiered subscription model), The

Jane Walter, founder of Canada-based OrganicKidz, is looking to expand her business in stainless-steel baby bottles. The company is considering new products and sales points in North America and beyon… Read More

IFA SmartBrief

The latest franchising news and trends

IFA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International Franchise Association

Senate committee OKs bipartisan immigration reform

5/22/2013

  • Wall Street Journal, The

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bipartisan immigration reform bill Tuesday, sending the bill to the full Senate for a vote in early June. If passed, the bill would provide resources and goals … Read More