June 10, 2013
Virginia retailers report slight increase in sales in Q1 2013
Taxable sales in Virginia increased slightly in the first three months of 2013, according to the latest report from the state's department of taxation.
June 10, 2013
Small businesses bouncing back after tornadoes
Business will soon be booming in Moore, said City Manager Stephen Eddy. While 36 businesses were destroyed and others affected by power outages and restricted access following the devastation of the May 20 F-5 tornado, the city is bouncing back.
June 10, 2013
Small nonprofits getting cut in healthcare tax credit
Due to the federal budget impasse, certain small non-profits nationwide will see an 8.7 percent cut in a federal tax credit they have received since 2010 for providing health care insurance for their employees.
June 6, 2013
Many small green businesses thriving even in rough economy
Most Small Firms Polled Say Going Green Eased Pinch of Most Recent Recession
June 6, 2013
Health reform rules still a mystery to many small businesses
If you run a company with 50 or more full-time employees and have not done your homework on health reform, you might soon regret it.
June 5, 2013
Small business owners say they don’t know if their website is secure
What small businesses don't know about their website can hurt them.
May 31, 2013
California legislature passes minimum wage increase, bill heads to senate
The California Assembly passed a proposal Thursday to hike California's minimum wage from $8 to $9.25 an hour over the next three years and require future increases to keep pace with inflation.
May 29, 2013
Survey: Majority of SMBs don’t see ‘justification’ for increased hiring in 2013
One-fifth of SMBs reported that the Affordable Care Act will negatively influence their hiring decisions
May 29, 2013
Consumer Confidence Index reaches five-year high
The latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index shows another increase, suggesting a healthier U.S. economy.
May 28, 2013
Survey: Natural disasters are major safety worry for small businesses
Less than half of small businesses said they are prepared for severe emergencies or that safety plans are communicated regularly.
May 28, 2013
Denver economic growth strongest since 2008
With unemployment down and increasing business investments, the mayor of Denver, Colorado and the city's Office of Economic Development announced on Monday that the city's economy is strong and getting stronger.
May 23, 2013
Ohio companies set to create 1,108 new jobs
Ohio Governor John Kasich announced Tuesday the approval of assistance for 10 projects set to create more than 1,100 jobs and retain 21,264 jobs statewide.