One of the most important tasks for small-business owners is a year-end checkup of their companies' financial health. (11/26/2008)

Asking the wrong questions of job applicants can expose employers to expensive discrimination claims. With some exceptions, merely asking a question is not illegal. (11/26/2008)

Managing employees during a bad economy is difficult, and managing them through the holidays also can be a challenge. (11/18/2008)

A new federal law allows the government to prosecute companies and individuals suspected of stealing intellectual property rights. (11/18/2008)

WASHINGTON -- Retail sales plunged by the largest amount on record in October as the financial crisis and the slumping economy caused consumers to sharply cut back on their spending. (11/14/2008)