Starbucks Avoids Brewing Controversy in South Korea

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Walk into any Starbucks in South Korea right now, and there are some names you definitely won't be hearing.  Six to be exact - and they happen to be the names of the candidates running in the upcoming presidential race.  That's because Starbucks has temporarily blocked customers who are ordering drinks from using these names, which would be called out by baristas.

Oh, let's not forget Starbuck's goal of making sure every customer has a great experience in their coffeehouses.

Politically, Is Anyone Against U.S. Small Businesses?

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As a small business owner, it's hard to figure out which candidate running for president of the United States would serve small business owners best.  I'm nonpartisan yet always look for a candidate who is pro-trade (tricky, very tricky).

But there are other issues to be worried about like taxes, health care and regulations.

David Primo, a professor of political science and business administration at the University of Rochester, says:

"No one's against small business."

Here's a look at what the candidates and some delegates are saying:  Expect focus on small business to grow in presidential race.