Business

Americans spend more than $35 billion shopping online for the holidays, according to digital business analytics firm ComScore.

 Shopping online can be convenient and hassle free. But there are a few things you should consider before doing your Christmas shopping via the Web.

The National Small Business Association (NSBA) recently released its Mid-Year Economic Report, which is a snapshot of how small businesses are faring today, and the news isn’t pretty. According to the report, small-business owners are less optimistic about the outlook of their own firms than in the previous six months.

Chicago's biggest basketball star and the Windy City’s best-loved pizza brand have teamed up. Chicagoan and MVP Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has inked a deal with Giordano's Famous Stuffed Pizza as an equity owner and as the company’s newest national spokesperson.

Google bought ailing mobile device maker Motorola Mobility this year to stockpile patents for the war that was heating up with rival Apple.

For smaller start-ups, especially those owned by minorities, it can be tough to get the financing needed to expand and grow a business.

Gabby Douglas' rise to the top has been as stunning and quick as one of her moves on the uneven bars. According to marketing experts, it's estimated that she will make between $2 million and $4 million in endorsement revenue per year for the next four years.

Newspapers' quest to reach readers and advertisers at the hyperlocal level has been beset with false starts, red ink and an ethics scandal.

President Obama is ordering new practices meant to help small firms by, among other things, easing access to loans and tax credits.

Crowdfunding began as a social experiment and has been validated by thousands of consumers in a short period of time. New data suggests that this type of funding has facilitated more than $1.5 billion in global business transactions. Crowdfunding is known as an individual contribution for non-monetary benefits.

Many business owners spend a lot of money buying the latest tools and gadgets for their employees after hearing promises of how they will improve productivity and increase sales. With all of the technological advancements that have come about in recent years, many business owners are left trying to figure out what to invest in and what to stay away from. Here are a few things to consider about how to make your decision.