February 9, 2013
Montana businesses want a state-run bank
Montana needs a state bank that can keep valuable capital at home rather than sending the money to Wall Street, according to some small-business owners and community organizers.
February 9, 2013
What the budget cuts will actually cut, unless Congress and Senate act
In an official statement from the White House today, the Obama Administration put out a point-by-point list of what it says will happen if the sequester is not resolved.
February 8, 2013
Small business accounting program Sage One now has built-in tools to accept online payments
Sage North America has announced that Sage One now integrates with Pay Pal and with Sage Payment Solutions for easy payment processing. Sage One is a versatile and simple web-based accounting program designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
February 7, 2013
Restaurant job growth hits 17-year high in 2012: Third-largest job creator industry
The restaurant industry added jobs at double the rate of the overall economy in 2012, and the National Restaurant Association (NRA) expects this trend to continue in 2013.
February 7, 2013
Small Business Administration triples amount small businesses can contract for
Revision in the U.S. Small Business Administration's Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program more than triples the eligible contract amount, from $2 million to $6.5 million, the Agency will guarantee on surety bonds for both public and private contracts.
February 7, 2013
Chase provided $20B in small business loans in 2012
Small business loan growth was most significant in California, Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
February 4, 2013
Small business lending and hiring up at end of 2012
Lending to small businesses was up in December, and January saw small business hiring gains
January 31, 2013
Updates to NeatMobile enhance cloud-based digital filing system
Neat, the company behind the Neat Receipts scanning and digital filing system for small businesses and individuals, has announced significant updates to the NeatMobile application.
January 30, 2013
Small Biz Administration details how it will use Sandy disaster aid funds
Since Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast last October, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $1.1 billion in disaster loans. The funds were made available to nearly 17,000 residents and businesses in the states declared federal disaster areas.
January 27, 2013
More business owners operate alone, without employees
Salesman, bookkeeper, adviser and entrepreneur -- Michael Cunningham is all of these as the owner of Sea Isle Bait & Tackle. He is also the only employee.
January 27, 2013
Business owners feel pinch of unemployment taxes
When North Carolina politicians say it's up to businesses to hire again so the economy can recover, they mean people such as Cindy and Dave Schulz.
January 24, 2013
Payroll clerk accused of identity theft
Authorities filed multiple identity theft charges against a High Point woman who worked as a payroll clerk.