October 16, 2013
Shutdown Hitting Virginia Hardest, Survey Finds
The federal fiscal uncertainty stands to hit Virginia harder than any other state, a new survey finds.
October 16, 2013
Wage Gains Unlikely to Improve, Study Shows
Private sector workers are likely to see little or no improvement in the rate of annual wage increases in the coming months, according to the final third-quarter Wage Trend Indicator (WTI) released today by Bloomberg BNA, a leading publisher of specialized news and information.
October 15, 2013
Small Business Loans Halted as Shutdown Continues
Small businesses seeking financial help through a government-backed loan program to expand their operations or make purchases have hit a roadblock, due to the partial shutdown.
October 15, 2013
Opportunites Improving for Women in Accounting and Finance
CFO Survey: Female Accountants Have More Opportunities Today Than 10 Years Ago; Robert Half to Participate in 2013 Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance Annual Conference
October 11, 2013
U.S. City Leaders See Economic Improvement, But Still Wary
City officials across the country are beginning to see improvement in municipal finances, but they remain in the midst of a tenuous recovery from the recession according to a new report from the National League of Cities.
October 9, 2013
Little League, Youth Sport Embezzlement May Be Common
Parents involved in two Dallas-Fort Worth-area youth sport leagues were stunned recently to learn that women they trusted had been accused of stealing money from their kids' sports organizations.
October 9, 2013
President to Nominate First Woman for Federal Reserve Chief: Janet Yellen
President Obama will nominate Janet L. Yellen to be the next head of the Federal Reserve, the White House said Tuesday. The historic appointment, if confirmed, would make the former UC Berkeley economist the first woman to lead the world’s most powerful central bank.
October 7, 2013
How to Write a Business Plan
This short video describes how and why to write a business plan, using SBA's free tool at www.sba.gov/business-plan.
October 4, 2013
Government shutdown big for few, but minimal for most
The equipment has been ordered, and the hiring of 35 workers to staff the soon-to-open Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace on the West Side had begun.
October 2, 2013
Accounting firm settles $35M lawsuit
Firm had served as city's auditor until discovery of $54M embezzlement by city comptroller.
September 30, 2013
Marijuana Helping to Grow Jobs in Maine
For 27 year-old Paul McCarrier, selling marijuana pays the bills and grows his career. But McCarrier doesn't meet clients on street corners or in dimly lit parking lots.
September 30, 2013
More Small Business Owners Achieving Work-Life Balance
Small business owners are worried about healthcare, retirement and general finances, but it seems they are achieving an increased work-life balance, according to a recent survey by online marketing company Yodle.