Focus On Entrepreneurs, January 2011

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

Selling Healthy Snacks in Schools

A new law letting the USDA set standards for vending machine fare sold in schools could boost demand for healthy offerings
The Taxman Cometh: Keep Your Head (and Revenues) Down

When it comes to IRS audits, size matters: a look at how likely a business is to be scrutinized
Speed Dial: Brett King

The author of Bank 2.0 discusses how banks can remain relevant to small business owners
Slide Show: America's Most Promising Startups

An ongoing series profiling new companies from across the country

Remaking Dun & Bradstreet for the Internet Age

A D&B spin-off aims to move beyond credit reports and help small businesses track their reputations online
Challenging Bud on Its Home Turf

Upstart brewer Schlafly has gotten a lift as St. Louis locals rue InBev's takeover
Video: Microbrews Gain in Bud's Hometown

A report on the rising profiles of microbrews in St. Louis
Small Business Is Hiring, but Very Carefully

In past recessions, small employers led the rebound. Now they're relying on part-time workers and increased productivity