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States are Getting Creative as Tax Policy Shifts at Record Speed, Says Avalara Report
Lawmakers are increasingly expanding the sales tax base to encompass new categories of goods and services.
November 29, 2013
Massachusetts Town Considering Zones for Marijuana Clinics
Voters at the 2014 spring Town Meeting may be asked to decide where to allow the sale of medical marijuana in Andover, Massachusetts.
November 27, 2013
‘Tis the Season for Tech – 2013 Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are here … almost. Fortunately, there’s still time to shoo away the Grinch and find some unique tech gifts for your friends, family, coworkers or even just a new toy for yourself.
November 27, 2013
Black Friday Shoppers Still Prefer Brick and Mortar
Yes, there's online shopping, but millions of consumers will shop at physical stores this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2013
Most Business Owners Expecting Zero Growth On Black Friday
The holidays are such a major revenue stream for most retailers that the very term that has become synonymous with the biggest shopping day of the year, "Black Friday," comes from the financial aspect of being "in the black." In short, many small businesses look at holiday sales as a make-or-break factor in their success.
November 26, 2013
Goldman Sachs Offering $5M in Loans to Maine Small Businesses
As part of a nationwide initiative, Goldman Sachs has pledged $5 million in loan funds to Coastal Enterprises Inc. to be distributed to Maine's small businesses.
November 25, 2013
Survey Shows Most People Will Include Online Shopping as Part of Holidays
Based on a survey of shoppers completed by Overstock.com, Inc., 75 percent plan to shop on Black Friday (Nov. 29) and of those, 57 percent plan to do it online.
November 25, 2013
What Small Businesses Can Expect from Holiday Shoppers
Survey shows they're looking for value and kids' gifts but might get caught short on time.
November 25, 2013
Wave Offers New Small Business Credit Card Acceptance App
Wave, which makes cloud-based small business accounting tools, has announced the launch of a new mobile app that accepts credit card payments on the go: Payments by Wave for iOS. The app, which integrates with the full Wave suite of small business software, helps small business owners process credit card payments, record cash payments, and…
November 25, 2013
2014 Economic Forecasts Expect Small Growth
Economists are expecting a better 2014 for economic growth, saying with less drag from federal government policy, the economy is poised to continue adding more jobs, spurring higher consumer spending.
November 24, 2013
3 Tax Moves Businesses Should Make Now
Some big-dollar tax deductions that affect businesses are set to expire in 2013, so now’s the time to make sure your company considers taking advantage of them for the current tax year. Doing so may allow you to buy more equipment, send less to the IRS, or both.
November 21, 2013
Minnesota Unemployment Taxes Drop as Hiring Strengthens
In a sign of the state's gradually improving job market, about 120,000 Minnesota businesses will pay lower unemployment insurance taxes at the beginning of 2014.
November 20, 2013
ADP Helps Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday Helps Local Business Owners and Their Employees Plan for the Future