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 Survey of Midwest Consumers Shows Optimism

December 12, 2012 

Survey of Midwest Consumers Shows Optimism

A consumer-sentiment survey released on Tuesday shows consumers across a five-state swath of the Midwest have an optimistic view of the economy with many planning to spend on big-ticket items heading into the new year.

tax-tips

December 10, 2012 

5 Year-end tax tips for small businesses

Eight in ten Americans consider it extremely or very important that Congress and President Obama agree on a plan to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff -- automatic budget cuts and the expiration of Bush-era tax increases set for Jan. 1. But the difficult task of finding compromise before the deadline means year-end tax planning for…

 Blackbaud Index Shows Charitable Giving Down

December 5, 2012 

Blackbaud Index Shows Charitable Giving Down

The most recent Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving shows that charitable giving decreased 3.8% for the three months ending October 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.

 Businesses tap into education programs outside classrooms

December 3, 2012 

Businesses tap into education programs outside classrooms

Andrea Fisher had 10 years of business experience with two partners in New York, but before opening her own retail store in La Crosse, Wisconsin, she wanted to know “the score.” So Fisher linked up with Mississippi River Valley SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), which lined her up with professionals to advise her on...…