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  • Venture Capital Funding Slows in Q1: Report Friday, 19 Apr 2013 | 5:56 PM ET

    Venture capital investment dollars declined in the first quarter of 2013 from the previous quarter, according to a new report. See which sectors saw notable investment declines.

  • Small Do-Gooders: Mom and Pops Changing the World Thursday, 18 Apr 2013 | 11:36 AM ET
    W.S. badger product.

    A list released by a nonprofit ranks small, socially-conscious companies. See how these leading social entrepreneurs give back. You're not just making money, are you?

  • How Facial Recognition Could Help Catch Criminals Friday, 19 Apr 2013 | 2:52 PM ET

    One of the growing tech tools law enforcement agencies are using to track down suspects during crime investigations is facial recognition technology.

  • How 'Gang of Eight' Reform Could Help Entrepreneurs Thursday, 18 Apr 2013 | 9:45 AM ET
    Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., speaks to immigration reform supporters as Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, D-Texas, and Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., listen during the National Rally for Citizenship on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

    From a startup visa to mandatory "e-verify," the immigration reform plan expected from Senate leaders addresses issues critical to business owners. What you need to know.

  • Small Business Rulebreakers Get Competitive Edge Thursday, 18 Apr 2013 | 8:50 AM ET
    A small business owner takes a break.

    Competing with companies that hire immigrants, who aren't authorized to work in the U.S., is tough for a smaller employers that follows the law because of the cost. What's fair?

  • As Economy Improves, Start-Up Activity Falls: Study Wednesday, 17 Apr 2013 | 11:41 AM ET

    As the economy improves, fewer entrepreneurs are launching their own businesses, according to a Kauffman Foundation report. Plus, start-ups are hiring. So what's the darker theory?

  • Social Media a Bust for Small Businesses: Study Wednesday, 17 Apr 2013 | 10:12 AM ET

    About 61 percent of small employers don't see any return on investment on their social-media activities, according to a survey from Manta, a social network for small businesses.

  • 'We Are Not Afraid': Boston Merchants Band Together Tuesday, 16 Apr 2013 | 11:53 AM ET

    Boston is feeding and sheltering those affected by Monday's terror. Plus, the Google document that's circulating, which offers stranded travelers free lodging and rides.

  • Serial Entrepreneur Explains How She Did It  Wednesday, 17 Apr 2013 | 10:20 AM ET

    Cisco co-founder Sandy Lerner discusses how she started three successful enterprises after leaving Cisco Systems shortly after it went public in 1990.

  • Where America's Likely Tax Cheats Live Monday, 15 Apr 2013 | 1:38 PM ET
    Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California.

    A new study used confidential IRS data to show clusters of potential tax cheats - including small-business owners - in five metro areas. See which red flags tip off the IRS.

  • Creative Entrepreneurs Promote Pot Tourism Monday, 15 Apr 2013 | 8:36 AM ET

    Amid new laws that permit adult pot use, entrepreneurs are offering packaged tours for the 4/20 weekend, an annual event for marijuana activists. Cannabis cooking class, anyone?

  • Warby Parker: Cool Glasses in a New Retail Store Sunday, 14 Apr 2013 | 2:51 PM ET
    Customers try on Warby Parker eyewear at the flagship store's grand opening in SOHO, New York.

    Hip start-up Warby Parker debuted its flagship, eyeglass store in New York City's SoHo neighborhood. Do online retailers need brick-and-mortar stores?

  • 'Moonlight in Vermont?': Try Start-Ups in Vermont Friday, 12 Apr 2013 | 10:18 AM ET
    Church Street in Burlington, Vermont

    Entrepreneur takes a closer look at small start-up towns from Chico to Burlington, where tech advances make it more accessible to start ventures. Silicon Valley not required.

  • Uh Oh, Obamacare Math Sinks In for Small Businesses Monday, 15 Apr 2013 | 10:58 AM ET

    Main Street is looking ahead to 2014, when the tax implications of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, begin to kick in. A review of the key provisions.

  • Main St. Tax Breaks Inside Obama's Proposed Budget Thursday, 11 Apr 2013 | 2:31 PM ET
    President Barack Obama, speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House with Jeffrey Zients, acting director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB, in Washington, D.C.

    President Obama's budget plan includes a proposed tax credit if you've hired or given a raise to workers. What small businesses would pocket from the president's proposal.

  • Why Now Is the Best Time to Be an Entrepreneur: Pro Thursday, 11 Apr 2013 | 11:45 AM ET
    Ted Leonsis, GroupOn Co-CEO, Revolution Growth Fund Founder and owner of the Washington Capitals.

    With many big companies spending less, the time couldn't be better to launch a start-up, Ted Leonsis, a longtime tech executive, told CNBC.

  • Rent a Nerd: Start-up Offers MBA Students for Hire Wednesday, 10 Apr 2013 | 12:21 PM ET

    Hourly Nerd.com is a new start-up that offers small businesses MBA students for hire by the hour. Why didn't you think of this?

  • Try On a Pair: Warby Parker to Open Store in Soho Wednesday, 10 Apr 2013 | 3:47 PM ET

    After developing a strong online following, hip eyeglass maker Warby Parker opens its first brick-and-mortar store Saturday in Soho.

  • Hooters to Waitress: No Hair? No Job, Lawsuit Says Tuesday, 9 Apr 2013 | 3:02 PM ET

    A former Hooters waitress contends in a lawsuit that the restaurant discriminated against her, when she didn't wear a wig after brain surgery.

  • Spooked by Uncertainty, Little Main Street Hiring Tuesday, 9 Apr 2013 | 9:01 AM ET

    Small-business owners' confidence fell in March — halting three months of gains, with few entrepreneurs making hiring plans. You call this a recovery?