February 15, 2013
National Tax Lien Association to host annual conference in Miami
The National Tax Lien Association (NTLA) will host its annual conference at the Eden Roc Renaissance Resort and Spa in Miami, Florida, April 3–5, 2013.
February 15, 2013
Former IRS agent pleads guilty to theft of funds
A Kansas woman formerly employed by the Internal Revenue Service faces up to 10 years in federal prison and fines after admitting she stole thousands in public funds, a federal prosecutor said Thursday.
February 14, 2013
Report: Small businesses employ 55 million workers, are key to states’ economic recovery
Small businesses are leading most states' economic recovery, according to a new state-by-state 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.
February 14, 2013
$3B budget surplus for January
The United States posted a $3B federal budget surplus for the month of January, marking the first surplus in about five years.
February 13, 2013
Illinois company gives employees ‘cost of government’ raises
What the government taketh away, one area company decided to replace.
February 12, 2013
Study: 40% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck
More than four in 10 Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and nearly one in 10 doesn't earn enough to pay for essentials, according to a study released Tuesday.
February 12, 2013
Small business owners slightly more optimistic
Small-business owners were slightly more optimistic about the economy last month but their outlook remained poor, according to a private survey released Monday.
February 12, 2013
Federal court jury finds CPA guilty in $40 million scheme
An Ohio CPA was found guilty by a federal jury for leading a financial scam that took more than $40 million from investors in Ohio, North Carolina and Virginia.
February 11, 2013
North Carolina bookkeeper sentenced to 15 years for embezzlement
A woman who was convicted of stealing more than $800,000 from a local drug store has been sentenced to serve at least 15 years in prison.
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.
February 11, 2013
Healthcare workers have high employment confidence: Survey
The fourth quarter findings from the Randstad Healthcare Employee Confidence Index reveals that healthcare workers are more confident in nearly all aspects surveyed, including strength of the economy and availability of jobs.
February 11, 2013
2013, the Year of the Female Entrepreneur: Women business owners optimistic about 2013
Web.com and NAWBO survey reveals the primary factors impacting women business owners.