Small business owners need to get financial checkups and get out there and network at midyear

NEW YORK — Small business owners might want to put two important items at the top of their midyear to-do lists: get a financial checkup, and do more networking.

Some small business owners are investing in their companies, shying away from the stock market

NEW YORK — When the economic recovery finally arrives, many small business owners won’t try to rebuild their shrunken stock portfolios. They’ll be putting their money in what looks like a better bet: their companies.

Recession makes some small business owners rethink taking vacation; others forge ahead

NEW YORK — Pam Kassner has already canceled two vacations this year. She just didn’t feel comfortable taking time off with business so uncertain.

Postal increase on top of recession forces small businesses to be more creative about costs

NEW YORK — Small businesses already working to hold costs down during the recession have another expense to contend with: higher postal rates.

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