Economy August 25, 2026
Retail Earnings Show U.S. Consumers Keep Spending for the Right Price
Resilient shoppers are still opening their wallets when they find the right product at the right price.
June 13, 2013
Average worker pay in Washington State tops $50k
Workers in Washington state are making more money these days, according to the latest findings from the state Employment Security Department.
June 13, 2013
Judge rules online cigarette sales are taxable
Ruling clears way for collection of taxes on Internet cigarette sales
June 12, 2013
Online payroll system adds contractor management features
New functionality enables modern payroll for the entire workforce - employees and contractors
June 12, 2013
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.
June 12, 2013
Survey: Businesses unprepared for cyber threats
CIOs are assuming more strategic roles based on evolving risks and opportunities
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.