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From Department of Commerce Blog
September 18, 2012 - 1:30pm
The most significant reform to the U.S. patent system in more than a century is a major step forward as numerous provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act of 2011 are now in effect. The new rules will spur innovation and economic growth by streamlining the patent application process and introducing new procedures to ensure patent quality. Seven reforms to U.S.
From Small Business Administration Blog
September 18, 2012 - 12:15pm
Desde su fundación, millones de personas han arribado a los Estados Unidos con la visión de alcanzar un futuro mejor para ellas y sus familias. La historia de los Estados Unidos tiene sus raíces en la travesía de todas esas personas.
From Small Business Administration Blog
September 18, 2012 - 11:39am
Have you all but given up on publicizing your small business to newspapers, TV, magazines and radio, instead focusing all your efforts on social media marketing? You could be making a big mistake. A study done this summer showed that despite the prevalence of social media, blogs and websites, Americans still find traditional media the most trustworthy source of information. Here’s what you need to know to get publicity in traditional media.
1. Find the right media outlets to target.
From Small Business Administration Blog
September 18, 2012 - 11:09am
From our founding, people have come to America’s shores with a vision for a better future for themselves and their families. America’s story is rooted in the journey of these individuals.
From Small Business Administration Blog
September 17, 2012 - 5:10pm
Editor's note: This post by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden was originally published on NASA's blog.
Landing the Curiosity rover on Mars was a big feat for NASA, but we could not have done it without the work of small businesses.
On Wednesday, Sept. 19, I'm joining Administrator Karen Mills of the Small Business Administration for a Google+ Hangout with ATA Engineering, one of the small businesses that made the Mars Science Laboratory mission landing a success.
Google+ members and reporters are welcome to join the discussion from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday.
From Department of Commerce Blog
September 17, 2012 - 2:30pm
Commerce’s U.S. Census Bureau reports that the U.S. population reached 314,395,013 at noon today—the 225th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia. Twenty-five years ago, on the 200th anniversary, the population was 243,636,172.
From Whitehouse Blog
September 17, 2012 - 1:28pm
On September 16, 2011, President Obama signed into law one of the most significant legislative reforms to the patent system in our Nation’s history. The America Invents Act was passed with the President’s strong leadership last year, after nearly a decade of effort.
A year later, the U.S.
From Small Business Administration Blog
September 17, 2012 - 12:07pm
Have questions about small business taxes? Need a quick tutorial in any aspect of business taxes? Perhaps all you want is a reminder of key tax dates and deadlines?
IRS.gov is a resource-rich site home to numerous online tools designed specifically for small business owners and the self-employed. Whether you are looking for answers or just need to improve your financial literacy, IRS.gov has a lot to offer. Here’s a quick look at some of what’s available from IRS.gov.
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From Department of Commerce Blog
September 14, 2012 - 4:30pm
Guest blog post by Matt Erskine, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic DevelopmentProviding office space and support for budding entrepreneurs to develop and grow their businesses while boosting the synergies offered by their developing ideas, skills, and products is a critical economic development strategy.This is exactly what I saw today in Philadelphia, when I attended the opening of the new Dorrance H.
From Department of Commerce Blog
September 14, 2012 - 3:30pm
Guest post from Natalie Soroka, Economist in the Office of Industry Analysis within the International Trade Administration2011 was a good year for U.S. Metropolitan Area Exporters. Of the 367 metro areas with available data (due to Federal disclosure regulations), 206 saw record-high merchandise exports in 2011. Overall, exports from all metropolitan areas increased by 16 percent from 2010 to total $1.31 trillion in 2011.
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