I Never Had Time

Turns out EBay functions a lot more like Amazon these days, as the online auction model is fading.

Education, Mentors, Money

How to boost the number of black tech entrepreneurs? Some ideas from those on the front lines.

Discounts

Alternative financing is faster, and easier to get, than conventional credit. It's also more expensive. Now there's another alternative.

Startup Entrepreneurs

Special help is available for Native Indian, Alaskan and Hawaiian entrepreneurs through the SBA and Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Best In Class

How can small businesses appeal to this year's top grads? Some practical advice.

It's (Not) People

Reinventing the way we think of and eat food? I'm not feeling particularly "soylent," sorry!

What Can You Buy?

Some advice on integrating Pandora radio ads into a small biz marketing mix.

Our Grand Addiction

Americans are back to their favorite hobby, shopping. In this case, it's a good thing.

You May Qualify

Worried about having to purchase health insurance under Obamacare in 2014? A lot of freelancers will get subsidies to help.

Pot, Meet Kettle?

When one business group calls foul on another, it's time to look behind the curtain, as my editor did recently with hilarious results.

Pregnant With Possibilities

My column today is on women who pitched their tech startups to investors while secretly pregnant. The verdict: It's not easy but it can be done.

Tax Burdens

What options do small biz owners have when property taxes are cutting into profits? Here are some Smart Answers.

Selling The Salon

How do you price a small business for sale? And what if you have to liquidate instead? Smart Answers!

Obamacare Questions 2

I'm answering questions from panicked readers about compliance with Obamacare in 2014. Here's a new set.