Reuters Video: Small Business

In the Boardroom: volatile startups need independent boards

Tue, 15 May 2012 04:30:00 -0400

May 15 - Startups face unique pressures, from execs with skin in the game to investors pushing for quick returns. Board member & Reuters columnist, Lucy Marcus meets the founder of tech startup, PeerIndex.

Straw house passes trial by fire

Tue, 01 May 2012 07:54:00 -0400

May 1 - An Australian environmentalist, designer and entrepreneur is catching the eye of policy-makers in his home country and around the world with his innovative straw-insulated house designs. Joost Bakker says his houses are affordable, sustainable and -- in a country plagued by bushfires -- fire resistant. Tara Cleary reports.

Maggots and abattoir blood could save the world

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:05:00 -0400

April 15 - The idea of dining on roast chicken reared on blood-fed maggots may not sound too appetizing, but in South Africa one scientist and businessman believes that maggots represent the future for animal feed, if livestock is to be raised in a sustainable way. To demonstrate the idea's viability, David Drew has opened a maggot farm. Tara Cleary reports.

Small business owners with hope for economy

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:37:00 -0400

April 12 - A study from Nationwide Financial shows African American small business owners acknowledge retirement is at "crisis levels" but are more hopeful about 2012 and more likely to enhance employee benefits. Miami-based entrepreneur Bensin Joseph and New York-based Robin Wilson weigh-in on the survey findings.

Small businesses, big stress

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:21:00 -0400

April 10 - Small business owners -- a key jobs driver -- are more pessimistic about the economy, and are planning fewer new hires according to a new survey. Bobbi Rebell reports.

Demand for small businesses loans faltering: PayNet’s Phelan

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:02:00 -0400

April 3 - William Phelan, President of PayNet says demand for small business loans is stumbling, adding this kind of stall isn't good for future GDP growth.

Angry Birds' ambitious trajectory

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:22:00 -0400

March 21 - Little more than two years after launching its first Angry Birds game for the iPhone, Finnish mobile games maker Rovio is partnering with the world's biggest retailer Wal-Mart to sell merchandise and is planning themed activity parks in Britain. Matt Cowan reports.

Israeli device takes the thirst out of war zones

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:26:00 -0500

March 6 - An Israeli startup has developed a portable device that generates large amounts of water from desert air. The company says the system will offer troops in conflict zones a cheap and safe way to stay hydrated. Rinat Harash reports.

Colombian butterfly business takes off

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:39:00 -0500

Feb. 23 - A Colombian mother-and-daughter company raises butterflies to sell in the U.S. and Europe. Tara Cleary reports.

Small businesses preparing for future growth: Cullen/Frost

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:43:13 -0500

Feb. 22 - Dick Evans, CEO of regional bank Cullen/Frost, says increasing loan commitments at small businesses suggest they are preparing for future growth in their businesses.