Small Business Round-up – Week of April 1st

This week’s small business news review found answers to Obamacare small biz questions, startups that will benefit from the Affordable Care Act, small biz jobs remain unfilled, young entrepreneurs find ways to cash in, and secrets to getting busy people to read your emails.

Young Entrepreneurs Making it Big - Although the number of self-employed individuals under 25 dropped from 2005 to 2010, the business world still provides opportunities for aspiring teenagers. Meet five young business owners who have bucked the trend.

NFIB Reports Increase in Unfilled Jobs - Despite the unemployment rate dropping to 7.7% in February, 21% of small business owners report they are unable to fill jobs. And a third have few or no qualified applicants. The reason? Lack of matching skills.

Small Biz Owners Have Questions About PPACA - Small business owners remain confused as to how the Affordable Care Act will affect their companies. One Bloomberg writer provides some answers to eligibility and other issues.

Affordable Care Act Seeds Startups - Six early-stage companies are poised to benefit significantly by the PPACA. From a chat room for physicians to a patient education platform, these companies look to be in the right place at the right time.

Reach Out and Get Read - Email is still the preferred written communication channel for business owners but, with mailboxes filling at a hectic pace, savvy communicators have found ways to get their email messages opened. Find out 10 successful ways to get an “insanely” busy person to read your message.