Small business

Each and every day, small businesses compete directly against large firms and succeed.

The exclusion for gain of qualified small-business stock may become a common part of more deals.

Employers kept hiring despite the partial government shutdown and the fading impact of corporate tax cuts.

The 35-day partial government shutdown had a negative impact on the outlook for small business owners, although there was a slight uptick in hiring and wages last month, according to payroll giant Paychex.

The professional services sector saw below-average wage growth -- except for those who switched jobs.

The legislation aims to help entrepreneurs with filing deadlines, electronic signatures and the sharing economy.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could cause tens of thousands of businesses to make a tough choice.

Improve the odds of successfully starting up a new accounting practice from scratch and avoid the school of hard knocks.

The association of accounting and consulting firms hopes to attract more early-stage entrepreneurial firms.