Small Business

State jobless center workers being laid off in funding fight

Hundreds of state employees caught in an unemployment compensation program funding dispute between Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's administration and Senate Republicans spent their last day on the job Monday before they qualify for jobless benefits themselves.

State jobless center workers being laid off in funding fight

Hundreds of state employees caught in an unemployment compensation program funding dispute between Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's administration and Senate Republicans spent their last day on the job Monday before they qualify for jobless benefits themselves.

Study: America Land of Opportunity for Many Immigrants

Immigrants own 900,000 small businesses in the U.S., or 18% of the 4.9 million businesses with fewer than 100 people working for them, according to a report released Thursday by the Fiscal Policy Institute.

Immigrants and the American Dream of Small Business Ownership

The "American Dream"  has long lured immigrants, who have always used the opportunities of our capitalist system to start their own small businesses -- whether they be nail salons, grocery stores, diners or companies specializing in computer systems or technical consulting services.

Five Social Networking Sites to Promote Your Small Business

Online networking is a quick and easy way for small businesses to expand their brand, get expert tips and advice and attract more customers. But with an overly-saturated market, which site is the best fit for your business?