Smart Answers

Q: Single-owner small biz asks about signing up for Obamacare's SHOP exchange. A: Can't be done. But there are alternatives.

Sticking Point

Navigating Obamacare subsidies has got self-employed types concerned. Advice on how to handle them here.

No More Shell Games

Small biz owners get scammed. Here's how they should deal with and prevent it.

Searching in China

How can a small business get seen on Baidu, China's search engine? Advice in my column. 

SBA Chief Nominee

Maria Contreras-Sweet, of LA's ProAmerica Bank, is Obama's pick to head the U.S. Small Business Administration. 

Free File Friday

The IRS’ online tax preparation and e-filing program for Americans with gross income under $58,000 (that's 70% of us) launches Friday.

Hot Diggity

Can Pasadena's Dog Haus do for the lowly hot dog what CPK did for pizza? My column in latest Pasadena Magazine.