In a pre-Christmas meeting with community bankers, President Obama urged them start lending again to small businesses — and in the process open up the job market. Nice idea, but the bankers noted that some of the lending roadblocks are government-made or because of market problems. More…

Are your accounting people finally getting used to handling the extra administrative duties required by the federally mandated COBRA subsidy program? Good thing. The subsidy’s just been extended, and it has a new wrinkle. More…

A recent study uncovered just how deeply unemployment is affecting Americans, where it’s hurting taxpayers most, and who they say is to blame. More…

The U.S. Treasury has conceded that its plan to alter troubled homeowner’s mortgages had little overall impact. One expert explains why the program failed, and how to end the mortgage crisis once and for all. More…

At the recent White House jobs summit, President Obama got an earful from 130 business leaders. Here’s what they want — and what Obama is likely to try. More…

The jury’s still out on whether the first Obama stimulus package gave the economy the intended shot in the arm. Hasn’t stopped the president from doing it again, and this one may cost you. More…

If Congress and President Obama are looking to  employers for support for the latest healthcare bill, the best advice may be, “Look elsewhere.” More…

Cash for Clunkers is so Summer 2009. But the government’s not done dishing out major rebates to stimulate consumer spending. More…

As of August 20, credit card companies have to change the ways they do business with you. The changes are being touted as an advantage for businesses that use cards. Still, you’re going to have to be on your toes to get the best deal. More…

It’s survival of the fittest out there. And the U.S. Department of Labor has projections that show which industries offer the most growth potential and which industries will likely fall off the map. More…

Whether you love or loathe President Obama’s policies, chances are, you’ve got an opinion. Check out how 10 of the nation’s leading CEOs differed when Business Week recently asked them to rate the current administration’s  policies on healthcare, taxes and business (then tell us your own thoughts in the comments section below). More…

About 1,500 small-business owners used an Internet link to tell President Obama what they thought about the latest healthcare-reform proposals. You can have your turn, too. More…

Some of the biggest bailout banks in the country posted billion-dollar profits during the second quarter. Will the boost provide a lift for smaller companies, or do small-business owners who are forced to make it on their own have a right to be upset? More…

A dozen union leaders will huddle with President Obama in the White House this week. Here’s what they’re talking about. More…

Granted, it’ll be a while before your company feels any effects from President Obama’s new financial oversight plan. But here’s what’s in store for you when it passes. More…

The potential tax consequences of President Obama’s healthcare reform have some surprises in store for employees — and not in a good way. More…

If your organization is still hoping to take advantage of the slew of
small-business tax breaks that went into effect in February, you’ll need to get moving.

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A new study insists that Obama-style healthcare reform will benefit small and midsize businesses.

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The feds are trying to push a new law that could have a big impact on your company’s bottom line. More…

Well, it doesn’t look like you’ll have to worry about a “card check” system making it easier for employees to form unions. But don’t expect Congress to let the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) slip away entirely. More…