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Square Expands Business Lending Program
The company says it extends credit to businesses that traditional financial institutions deem too risky or too small.
July 29, 2013
Banks increasing focus on risk management
Rising focus on board governance, enterprise-wide systems, risk and technology; operational risk deemed area that needs further attention
July 28, 2013
How Federal Disaster Loans Work
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a major partner with FEMA which offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and business of all sizes. Small businesses, and most non-profit organizations can apply for working capital loans to cover operating expenses during federally declared disasters.
July 26, 2013
NC tax overhaul means credit for early-stage investors will expire
Investor groups say the upcoming expiration of a state tax credit designed to spur investments in early-stage businesses will make it harder for young technology companies to raise the capital they need to survive and thrive.
July 26, 2013
RootWorks’ NGAF Roadmap Now Available On Multiple Platforms
RootWorks, the accounting profession’s premier member-based education firm, today announced it has released its Next Generation Accounting Firm Roadmap on multiple platforms, giving members access via the web and a mobile app.
July 25, 2013
PwC’s M&A outlook shows deal makers focus on execution
PwC's M&A Outlook Reveals Dealmakers' Increasing Focus on Quality Execution in Competitive M&A Market
July 25, 2013
In some states, sales taxes take a summer break
Additional Savings on Energy-efficiency Purchases
July 25, 2013
SBA gives grants to support R&D, small business innovation
Supporting programs for innovative, technology-driven small businesses under SBA's Federal and State Technology (FAST) partnership program, the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted 20 awards, of $95,000 per award, for FY 2013 to 20 state and local economic development agencies, business development centers, and colleges and universities. Candidates were submitted by the governors of all…
July 25, 2013
Survey: NY Area Employers Say Hiring Not Affected By Health Reform
A new employer health insurance survey from HealthPocket and HealthCareReform.com finds that 87 percent of businesses located primarily in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania will not change their hiring decisions in response to health reform.
July 25, 2013
Ohio Worker’s Comp system denies that it overbilled employers
Backed by business and labor groups, the state agency for injured workers has filed new legal documents in its fight to overturn a judge's ruling that some employers were overcharged $860 million in workers' compensation premiums from 2001 to 2009.
July 23, 2013
The challenge of closing loopholes in Ohio’s budget
Despite calls from across the political spectrum to reduce the dozens of so-called loopholes in Ohio's tax code, the number of groups that receive special tax breaks grew in the most recent state budget, according to a Dayton Daily News analysis.
July 23, 2013
State promoting federal health tax credit to small businesses
In Maryland, state and local officials are trying to promote public awareness of a little-known federal tax credit to help small businesses cover some of the costs of providing health insurance to their workers.
July 23, 2013
Retirement a Growing Priority for Small Business Owners
401(k) Plans, Matching Programs and Confidence Up Sharply Compared to 2008, According to National Survey by ShareBuilder 401k