Focus On Entrepreneurs

From Bloomberg Businessweek, a roundup of news, trends, and ideas for business owners

Gov 2.0: The Next Internet Boom

The emerging online field is helping entrepreneurs help governments work better
Local Search Heats Up

Google, Bing, Yahoo, and a slew of startups boost their focus on small business
Health-Care Bill Surprise: 1099 Nightmare

A clause buried in the bill requires more tax forms—and small business will bear the brunt
Rafi Mohammed: Getting Pricing Right

Small businesses should feel confident about charging more, says the author of The 1% Windfall

Michael Porter on Inner City Business

Companies can benefit their communities simply by doing more business close to home
The Inner City 100: Adapting to Hard Times

This year's list shows how companies can thrive in rough areas
The IRS Scrutinizes 401(k) Cash for Small Business

Tapping retirement money is a great way to fund a startup—if it doesn't violate tax rules
Opinion Poll: America's Most Trusted

It turns out Americans trust their corner pizza parlor or nail salon more than Big Government, Big Business—or even Big Religion