Economy August 4, 2026
How Much Have Home Prices Changed? Most Metro Areas Are Up
Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter.
June 12, 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.
June 12, 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 state's sales tax.
June 12, 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.
June 12, 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.
June 11, 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
June 11, 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.
June 10, 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.
June 10, 2013
Virginia retailers report slight increase in sales in Q1 2013
Taxable sales in Virginia increased slightly in the first three months of 2013, according to the latest report from the state's department of taxation.
June 10, 2013
Small businesses bouncing back after tornadoes
Business will soon be booming in Moore, said City Manager Stephen Eddy. While 36 businesses were destroyed and others affected by power outages and restricted access following the devastation of the May 20 F-5 tornado, the city is bouncing back.
June 10, 2013
Small beer brewers in Texas get more retail opportunity
There's little doubt glasses will be raised at brewpubs and microbreweries across Texas once the governor affixes his signature to legislation aimed at loosening restrictions on those industries.
June 10, 2013
Small nonprofits getting cut in healthcare tax credit
Due to the federal budget impasse, certain small non-profits nationwide will see an 8.7 percent cut in a federal tax credit they have received since 2010 for providing health care insurance for their employees.
June 10, 2013
Mortgage industry seeing highest job growth in 5 years
Mortgage employers expanded their monthly payrolls, making a significant gain over the past year. The last time mortgage staffing was this strong was during the George W. Bush administration.