March 4, 2013
New Jersey home building at best levels since 2007
January permits signal the best yearly start since 2007.
March 4, 2013
Warren Buffett says sequester budget cuts are a “meat axe,” but won’t hurt economy
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is not a big fan of the automatic federal budget cuts that kicked in Friday, but he said they help reduce the deficit and shouldn't hurt the economy too much.
March 4, 2013
State considers higher minimum wages; Small businesses would get unemployment insurance break
The sting of a minimum-wage increase on Hawaii businesses may be salved by a reduction in the unemployment insurance tax.
March 4, 2013
Employment numbers up for small businesses, Construction playing central role in recovery
U.S. small business employment increased slightly in February, with employees earning more money and working more hours. Small business revenues continue to drop, with the retail industry seeing the largest decline.
March 3, 2013
How to be safe from debit card fraud
Lisa Rokusek, who lives in the Carondelet neighborhood, got a call from Visa's fraud department on a Sunday night last month. The caller said $1,371 had been wired from her account at Pulaski Bank via Western Union. Did she know that?
March 2, 2013
New Egyptian government seeking investment from Pittsburgh businesses
At a Duquesne Club luncheon downtown Friday afternoon, the "Egypt Today" forum was defined by tough questions about human rights abuses, political instability and the risks of investing in a volatile region.
March 1, 2013
Income Tax 2013: CPAs share the strangest income tax deductions
The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) recently surveyed its CPA members about the most creative tax deductions proposed by their clients. Responses included everything from swimming pools and manicures to poodles and non-existent children.
February 28, 2013
Guide to sales tax holidays across the U.S. in 2013
Fortunately, the experts at Avalara have put together the "Retailer's Guide to Sales Tax Holidays in 2013," a comprehensive list of tax exempt items and dates across the country.
February 28, 2013
More women in management roles, but earn 77% compared to men: Women’s History Month, March 2013
There are also more women-owned businesses which employ more workers of both sexes, and women are increasingly joining the military in both enlisted and officer ranks, lead their male counterparts in education and voting activity, and women account for exactly 100% of the 85.4 million mothers in the United States.
February 28, 2013
Fewer new small businesses being started in Ohio
Fewer Ohioans are going into business for themselves, and the state's level of self-employment is one of the lowest in the nation, according to data reviewed by the Dayton Daily News.
February 28, 2013
It’s “America Saves Week”: Financial professionals offer tips on saving
Hundreds of not-for-profit organizations, financial institutions, government agencies and financial professional groups have joined together to support America Saves Week from Feb 25 through March 2, 2013.
February 27, 2013
Is your mission statement a warning sign about the future of your firm?
Business owners are advised to craft their mission statement. Yet once developed, few refer to them, fewer live them, and worse, some mission statements hurt your position more than help it.