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Texas governor woos businesses in New York

Former GOP presidential hopeful and Texas Governor Rick Perry visits New York and neighboring Connecticut next week as he continues his high-profile search for gun, drug and financial companies willing to move to his state.

News • June 12th, 2013

CEOs optimistic on sales and hiring for rest of 2013

Chief executives for the largest U.S. companies are more optimistic about sales over the next six months and plan to add more workers.

News • June 12th, 2013

Survey: Businesses unprepared for cyber threats

CIOs are assuming more strategic roles based on evolving risks and opportunities

News • June 12th, 2013

Jobs: In May, 1,700 Illinois workers given notice of possible layoff

More than 1,700 Illinois workers received notice in May that they could be laid off in the coming weeks, according to filings with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

News • June 12th, 2013

U.S. House and Senate stop latest round of military base closures

A Senate panel on Tuesday approved legislation rejecting the Defense Department's request to close installations and facilities in the United States that are no longer needed as the military branches cut the number of troops in uniform.

News • June 12th, 2013

Iowa enacts online sales tax law

Gov. Terry Branstad signed "e-fairness" legislation Tuesday designed to level the playing field for Iowa businesses by closing a loophole that allows out-of-state, online-only retailers to offer customers a purchase price without collecting the...

News • June 12th, 2013

Study shows women-owned businesses thriving, face usual obstacles

Despite the difficult economic climate during the recent recession, women-owned businesses performed just as well as men-owned businesses during the period 2007 – 2010, and in many cases outperformed their peers.

News • June 12th, 2013

Is this non-profit charity group a scam?

Peer through the window of Project Cure's headquarters in East Manatee, Florida, and you'll see a mattress and box spring leaning against a wall, an old chandelier on the ground and some Christmas tree bulbs high on a shelf. No office furniture was...

News • June 12th, 2013

Survey: Employees paying more in health care costs

"Companies continue to look for ways to do this by adding and increasing plan deductibles, passing on more of the premium cost to employees and their families, tightening eligibility provisions, and greater emphasis on health and wellness," he said.

News • June 12th, 2013

America's accountants see country in post-recession, expect growth as new priority

Growth and Firm Development Planning Emerge as Key Priorities for CPA Firms, AICPA Survey Finds

News • June 11th, 2013

Are most Americans tax cheats? Most who shop online probably are

Tax professionals know it. Most accounting professionals know it. When it comes to businesses, most follow at least the letter, if not the spirit, of the law. But most other Americans still don’t seem to understand that they are probably a tax cheat.

News • June 11th, 2013

Pennsylvania unions not following political contribution rules

Despite a contract requiring unions representing Pennsylvania state workers to reimburse the state for deducting voluntary contributions to political action committees, no such payments have been made, according to a sworn affidavit obtained by the...

News • June 11th, 2013

U.S. sees job growth, but market still tough for young professionals

What stood out in the May report was the job market's continued sluggishness for young adults in the 20-24 age group. Their unemployment rate rose slightly to 13.2 percent from 13.1 percent and remained considerably higher than the national average.

News • June 11th, 2013

$500 billion farm bill passes U.S. Senate

The Senate on Monday passed a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill that expands government subsidies for crop insurance, rice and peanuts while making small cuts to food stamps.

News • June 10th, 2013

Wineries facing labor shortage in California, could affect harvest and wine prices

Grape growers and farmers throughout California are facing a range of challenges finding and holding on to laborers as they head into harvest.

News • June 10th, 2013

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