Congress should halt the Internal Revenue Service's increased audits of small employers suspected of misclassifying workers as independent contractors until the IRS clarifies its rules
The SEC is working on rules for small businesses that want to sell equity stakes online. The agency needs to protect investors from fraud without making the process too painful for entrepreneurs
The Obama administration plans to let its payroll tax cut expire. The Romney campaign appears likely to do the same. That means millions will see an increase
They're a small fraction of registered voters, aren't particularly dominant in swing states, and appear to have decided on their vote. Why are nominees so keen on small business owners?
The presidential nominees should explain how they'll help the Gig Economy's estimated 10.6 million self-employed Americans—even those who aren't planning to hire