Jonathan N. Crawford

The Obama administration is looking to make selling easier -- particularly abroad.

They like the focus on improving standards and holding teachers accountable.

Hardest hit will be health care firms and government contractors.

Allowing companies to spend freely on political campaigns favors big firms over small ones.

Congress is poised to expand a key lending lifeline.

It's a trend that economic hard times are accelerating, as franchisees snap up hard-to-get financing.

Be your own boss and thrive -- even in a recession.

More and more big and small companies are teaming up to develop new products.

Tax, legal and investor advantages make limited liability companies appealing for smalls.

What did small business get out of the stimulus?  Not much.