Business News

Back 9 Biz Bites: The Steve Jobs FBI File

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:30:00 UTC

The weird and the wonderful for Thursday, February 9: Steve Jobs' FBI file, dating tips for conservatives, and a 20-million-year-old underwater Russian lake.

Kauffman Calls for States' Startup Acts

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:17:00 UTC

The Kauffman Foundation is turning its entrepreneurship focus to states because of gridlock in Washington and the burdens imposed by state and local regulations.

Back 9 Biz Bites: FDA-Approved Leg-Lengthener

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:30:00 UTC

The weird and the wonderful for Wednesday, February 8: Mom files a $900 trillion lawsuit, a Pest Summit in Washington, and FDA-approved longer legs.

Apps and Email, Together at Last

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:30:00 UTC

The merger of a small-business marketing company and an app-development company seems likely to make sure those emails stay interesting.

NASA Hails Space Taxi Geniuses

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:29:00 UTC

Where, we ask, is a space taxi when you need one? NASA is looking for space entrepreneurs to submit plans for vehicles that would help zip astronauts into space.

How Santorum and Gingrich Could Deny Romney

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:36:00 UTC

The best strategy isn’t for one candidate to emerge as the conservative alternative—it's for them to agree on where each will compete.

When Business Takes a Same-Sex Marriage Vow

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:16:00 UTC

Even before a federal court ruled a ban on same-sex marriages passed by California voters was unconstitutional, businesses big and small were being pulled into the debate. And their responses, for or against, have led to boycotts and lawsuits.

Back 9 Biz Bites: California Court Says Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:30:00 UTC

The weird and the wonderful for Tuesday, February 7: A ban on gay marriage overturned, a mysterious Google experiment in employee homes, and DNA microchips.

Open Letter to Congress on SOPA: Take a Breath

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 UTC

In an open letter to Congress, 70 organizations ask lawmakers to take a breath, and gain some perspective. With the online regulation of online piracy still unresolved, this may be exactly what they need.

Want to Fund Startups? Look to Tax Break

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:42:00 UTC

A Kauffman Foundation study concludes $7.5 billion in additional capital would be generated over 10 years by eliminating capital gains taxes on small-business investments.