Small Business

 Small Businesses Leading Nation’s Economic Recovery

February 11, 2013 

Small Businesses Leading Nation’s Economic Recovery

The economic environment is turning around for America's small businesses despite some lingering challenges from the recession that hit the nation in 2008-2009, according to a new report released today by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy, an independent office that serves as the voice for small business within the federal government.

 Montana businesses want a state-run bank

February 9, 2013 

Montana businesses want a state-run bank

Montana needs a state bank that can keep valuable capital at home rather than sending the money to Wall Street, according to some small-business owners and community organizers.

 Connecticut and Amazon reach deal on sales tax

February 4, 2013 

Connecticut and Amazon reach deal on sales tax

Amazon will begin collecting sales tax in the state as part of an agreement that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says will mean hundreds of new jobs and $50 million in investment in Connecticut over two years, the governor's office announced Monday.