There is a myth that a lack of access to credit is what is holding back small businesses in our economy. Washington keeps trying to enact policies to increase the pool of funding available to loan to small businesses and to encourage banks to lend to smaller firms. Denny Dennis NFIB MORE >>

The idea is to stay current on what the folks in Washington are doing for small businesses and startups and to briefly analyze some of those priorities and efforts. Here  - for better or for worse - are three pieces of legislation proposed or pending in Congress that have the potential to impact your business. MORE >>

Victoria Tifft contracted malaria in West Africa, which inspired her to found a booming medical research company that earned acclaim at National Small Business Week. Do you marvel at the degree to which your life story inspired your business? Hey, small-business owners: I'll be at National Small Business Week in D.C. MORE >>

Business was always done through representatives. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization promoting the importance of small business and free enterprise to the nation’s youth. The scenario. Patrica had just landed the largest account of her life with a multi-billion dollar corporation. Discuss. MORE >>

Before I forget, or the time gets too close, Ramon Ray’s Small Business Technology Tour is going to be in Mt. View (CA), Salt Lake City, Boston, Washington DC, and Atlanta this fall. recommend this to anybody in the small business or entrepreneurship arena who can attend. and organize events. MORE >>