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March 28, 2014 

80 Percent of SMBs Say Cloud Computing Helps Them Thrive

New research shows that cloud computing is viewed by 80 percent of U.S. small businesses as a solution that contributes to business growth. Conducted by Techaisle, the SMB Cloud Computing Adoption Trend survey shows a significant departure in the views of small businesses from previous years, when reducing cost used to be the overarching objective.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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March 27, 2014 

Which States Have the Highest Personal Income Growth?

Average personal income in the United States grew by 2.6 percent in 2013, which is mixed news since that reflects a slowing of income growth from 4.2 percent in 2012. All 50 states and the District of Columbia realized gains in average personal income during the year, according to data from the Bureau of Economic…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Central California Sees Federal Grants as Key to Job Growth

March 26, 2014 

Central California Sees Federal Grants as Key to Job Growth

San Joaquin county officials on Tuesday signed off on an "aggressive" economic development strategy, a necessary step to position the inland and mostly agricultural county's agencies to receive millions of federal grants meant to help spur job growth.

 Franchisees Saw Strong Growth in 2013, Expectations High for 2014

March 26, 2014 

Franchisees Saw Strong Growth in 2013, Expectations High for 2014

If you have clients who are franchisees, did they experience the same strong growth as seen across the franchise sector in 2013? According to a new report, last year was a banner year, with industry outpacing the overall U.S. economy in business formation and job growth, creating an estimated 11,000 new establishments and 10 percent…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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March 26, 2014 

Latino Business Owners Find New Ways to Connect with Banks

Minority-owned small businesses are less likely to borrow money from traditional lenders and less likely to have their loans approved. Access to financing is crucial for new businesses, and in Berks County, PA, there are more options available for entrepreneurs to borrow money, including a new program for Reading business owners from National Penn Bank.

 California Unemployment Drops on Job Gains

March 24, 2014 

California Unemployment Drops on Job Gains

With the job market continuing to strengthen, unemployment fell to its lowest level in 51/2years in California last month. But for many government workers, who make up an oversized portion of Sacramento's economy, it still feels a lot like the economic recovery has barely begun.

 N.Y. Town Clerk Accused of Embezzling $117K

March 20, 2014 

N.Y. Town Clerk Accused of Embezzling $117K

New York state police, based on information developed by a state comptroller's audit, have arrested a former clerk/treasurer of the now-dissolved village of Altmar, Oswego County, and charged her with embezzling $117,615 in village funds.

 The Top Industries for Growth in 2014

March 17, 2014 

The Top Industries for Growth in 2014

Just ask the buggy whip manufacturers: When one industry goes into decline, others spring up. And when one prospers, outsiders try to find a way to tap into that success, as well.

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March 17, 2014 

Which Cities Rank the Best for Startups?

When you think of startups, New York City, Silicon Valley and San Francisco probably come to mind as great locations. But where do these two tech meccas rank on a list of the "best cities" for startups? Not even in the top five.

Isaac M. O'Bannon