July 26, 2013
Investor groups say the upcoming expiration of a state tax credit designed to spur investments in early-stage businesses will make it harder for young technology companies to raise the capital they need to survive and thrive.
July 25, 2013
Supporting programs for innovative, technology-driven small businesses under SBA's Federal and State Technology (FAST) partnership program, the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted 20 awards, of $95,000 per award, for FY 2013 to 20 state and local economic development agencies, business development centers, and colleges and universities. Candidates were submitted by the governors of all…
July 23, 2013
In Maryland, state and local officials are trying to promote public awareness of a little-known federal tax credit to help small businesses cover some of the costs of providing health insurance to their workers.
July 23, 2013
401(k) Plans, Matching Programs and Confidence Up Sharply Compared to 2008, According to National Survey by ShareBuilder 401k
July 23, 2013
For years, the state of Indiana has given out matching grants to companies that won research awards from the federal Small Business Innovation Research program.
July 23, 2013
When Roland Foss went looking for a loan to start his small business, he was optimistic even though he knew the odds were stacked against him.
July 23, 2013
New online and mobile platform offers a comprehensive wage payments management solution that gives employees the visibility, information and access they need to better manage their finances
July 22, 2013
The Affordable Care Act, aka ObamaCare, is decreasing the likelihood that businesses will hire new employees, according to a new survey by Sageworks, a financial information company.
July 22, 2013
At its annual Insights conference in Washington, D.C., Sage North America announced the launch of two new business intelligence (BI) tools, providing Sage ERP users with integrated solutions that are intuitive and simple to use.
July 16, 2013
The deadline to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been extended to August 19 as the amount of FEMA dollars approved in Oklahoma disaster areas topped more than $12.2 million Monday.
July 14, 2013
Unemployed New Hampshire residents now have two options to maintain eligibility for unemployment benefits -- they can continue to look for work, or they can try to start their own business.
July 14, 2013
Goldman Sachs has awarded a $4.4 million loan to Virginia Community Capital, a nonprofit organization dedicated to community development, in an effort to spur small-business growth.