Thinking about starting a business? These 10 states saw more startup activity than anywhere else nationwide, according to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity.
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8 most business-friendly cities
These metro areas rate highest for ease of starting a business, government support of entrepreneurs, and more, according to a recent Thumbtack survey of more than 8,000 small businesses.
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Vermont fights back against 'patent trolls'
Vermont, a patent-rich state, is cracking down on so-called "patent trolling," a growing problem for entrepreneurs nationwide.
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Why hire? Small businesses are doing more with less
Small businesses are hiring -- just not at the same pace as they once did. One reason: They're more efficient and need fewer workers.
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5 fastest-growing states
North Dakota once again tops the list of the nation's fastest-growing states, thanks to its energy boom. Here are the top 5.
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Obama cracks down on patent trolls
The Obama administration issued a stern rebuke of so-called "patent trolls" Tuesday, in an attempt to stop those whom the White House says manipulate the patent system for undue financial gain.
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