Technology

 Small start-up firms find tax break program elusive

January 15, 2013 

Small start-up firms find tax break program elusive

A state plan to encourage investment in Wisconsin companies has so far provided tax breaks for investors in an eclectic group of businesses, including some in old-line, slow-growth industries, but has failed to catch on among smaller start-up firms with the most potential to create jobs, the Journal Sentinel has found.

 Paycom opens sales office in Minneapolis

January 11, 2013 

Paycom opens sales office in Minneapolis

Paycom, a payroll, human resources and time management technology company, has expanded its U.S. presense with the opening of its newest office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Oklahoma City-based company says that it has experienced strong growth despite the current economic environment.

 Texas sales tax revenues climb by 9.4%

January 10, 2013 

Texas sales tax revenues climb by 9.4%

Texas saw its sales tax collections rise again in December, with revenue of $2.17 billion, an increase of 9.4 percent over the same month last year, the state comptroller's office said Wednesday.