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SEC Throws Small Companies a Bone
The commission proposes expanding the number of companies that can scale down its disclosure rules and exempting private companies from registering compensatory stock options. July 10, 2007
Congresswoman Turns Up the Heat on SEC
On the same day the entire SEC appears at a House committee hearing, Rep. Nydia Velazquez rebukes the agency for not providing estimates about how much new Sarbox guidance will cost small companies. June 26, 2007
Companies Follow Earmark Trail
Companies that open offices in Congressman John Murtha's district tend to see their federal contract dollars expand shortly afterwards. June 26, 2007
Quick Quiz: What's a Reporting Entity?
In the small-business arena, where people often own or control a number of small businesses, the answer can get complicated pretty quickly. June 22, 2007
Painful Memories: SEC Grilled on 404 Costs
Congress's new requests for "hard-dollar" figures on the costs of internal-controls compliance could scratch old scars at the commission. June 12, 2007
Senators Urge SEC to Delay 404, Again
John Kerry and Olympia Snowe want another delay for small companies. June 8, 2007
Coming This Summer: 404 for All
Small business hopes for another 404 delay were kept alive in Congress today, but a more likely scenario is that smaller firms will have to start complying this summer. June 5, 2007
SEC: Guidance Yes, Extension No
Agency offers long-sought help with Section 404, but tells small companies they'd better file on time. May 23, 2007
Employers Hit for Misclassifying Workers
House members hear complaints about workers being misclassified as independent contractors, enabling some businesses to inappropriately scrimp on taxes. May 8, 2007
How to Dance with Angels
Small businesses often prefer to slow dance with angels than boogie with venture capitalists. But knowing when to change partners is also important. April 27, 2007