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MAE ANDERSON

MAE ANDERSON

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Business|Economy

Small biz owners scale back their office space or go remote altogether. Some move to the suburbs

The pandemic has had a transformative effect on the office space landscape

Small biz owners scale back their office space or go remote altogether. Some move to the suburbs
Business|Economy|Finance

Small business payroll growth is moderating, but that could mean more sustainable growth ahead

Payroll payments per small business moderated as 2023 came to a close, according to new data from Bank of America

Small business payroll growth is moderating, but that could mean more sustainable growth ahead
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Bud brings back Clydesdales as early Super Bowl ad releases offer up nostalgia, humor, celebrities

Budweiser’s Super Bowl ad is bringing back some familiar characters this year

Bud brings back Clydesdales as early Super Bowl ad releases offer up nostalgia, humor, celebrities
Business|Economy|Finance

Small business acquisitions leveled off in 2023 as interest rates climbed, but 2024 looks better

Small business acquisitions were up and down last year, reflecting the increase in interest rates that threw a chill into the market

Small business acquisitions leveled off in 2023 as interest rates climbed, but 2024 looks better
Business|Entertainment

From Uber Eats' 'Friends' reunion to Bud's Clydesdales, here are the buzziest Super Bowl ads so far

If you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, you no longer have to wait until the big game to see what advertisers have in store for viewers

From Uber Eats' 'Friends' reunion to Bud's Clydesdales, here are the buzziest Super Bowl ads so far
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Here's what you can expect from Super Bowl commercials this Sunday

Advertisers will be pulling out all the stops on Super Bowl Sunday — enlisting the biggest actors, investing in the most dazzling special effects and, they hope, going for laughs as they seek to win over viewers

Here's what you can expect from Super Bowl commercials this Sunday
Business|Economy|Technology

Many small business owners see 2024 as a 'make or break' year, survey shows

About 40% of small business owners think 2024 will be a “make or break” year for their business, according to a survey by messaging service Slack

Many small business owners see 2024 as a 'make or break' year, survey shows
Business|Economy|US

Small business owners are optimistic for growth in 2024

While it seems increasingly unlikely the U.S. economy is headed for recession, small businesses still face headwinds like higher costs and difficulty retaining qualified workers

Small business owners are optimistic for growth in 2024
Technology

Social media outages hurt small businesses -- so it's important to have a backup plan

The Meta outage that affected Facebook, Messenger and Instagram for a few hours on Tuesday was an inconvenience for most

Social media outages hurt small businesses -- so it's important to have a backup plan
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Small biz advocacy group wins court challenge against the Corporate Transparency Act

The National Small Business Association has won a court challenge against the Corporate Transparency Act, a law designed to combat money laundering

Small biz advocacy group wins court challenge against the Corporate Transparency Act
Business|Economy|Lifestyle

Gardening bloomed during the pandemic. Garden centers hope would-be green thumbs stay interested

Garden centers enjoyed a pandemic boom, particularly with millennials, as people looked for outdoor activities during lockdowns

Gardening bloomed during the pandemic. Garden centers hope would-be green thumbs stay interested
Business|Economy|News

Inflation remains a headache for small business owners

Inflation remains a top concern for small businesses, which reported lower optimism in February

Inflation remains a headache for small business owners
Business|Economy

Small business hiring woes show signs of easing as economy stays strong

Hiring woes may be easing for small businesses

Small business hiring woes show signs of easing as economy stays strong
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Tax changes small business owners should be aware of as the tax deadline looms

As Tax Day approaches, there are plenty of things small business owners should keep in mind when filing taxes this year

Tax changes small business owners should be aware of as the tax deadline looms
Business|Economy|Finance|US

IRS claws back money given to businesses under fraud-ridden COVID-era tax credit program

The IRS says it’s making progress with initiatives to claw back money improperly distributed under the Employee Retention Credit

IRS claws back money given to businesses under fraud-ridden COVID-era tax credit program
Business|Food|Lifestyle

Momofuku backs down from defending its 'chile crunch' trademark after outcry by small businesses

Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by chef David Chang, says it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term

Momofuku backs down from defending its 'chile crunch' trademark after outcry by small businesses
Business|Economy|News

Business boom: Record numbers of people are starting up new small businesses

Record numbers of people are starting new businesses, and more and more of them are women and minorities, according to a new study

Business boom: Record numbers of people are starting up new small businesses
Business|Crime|Technology

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and that includes small businesses. Here's what to know

Cyberattacks on businesses are rising, including small businesses

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and that includes small businesses. Here's what to know
Business|Economy|News|US

How US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workers

For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits

How US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workers
Business|Crime|Finance

Fraudsters target small businesses with scams. Here are some to watch out for

It’s never fun to be scammed, but if you’re a small business owner then falling for a scam can have long-lasting effects on a business, damaging client relationships and profit

Fraudsters target small businesses with scams. Here are some to watch out for
Business|Economy|Finance

Deadline for businesses to apply for their share of massive credit card company settlement looms

A deadline is looming for millions of businesses who may be entitled to a payout in a $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard

Deadline for businesses to apply for their share of massive credit card company settlement looms
Business|Economy|Finance

Ten federal agencies receive 'A+' in annual scorecard measuring small business contracting goals

Federal grants can be a huge boost for small businesses

Ten federal agencies receive 'A+' in annual scorecard measuring small business contracting goals
Business|Economy|Lifestyle

Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since

For the nation’s bicycle shops, the past few years have probably felt like the business version of the Tour de France

Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports|US

The Justice Department is suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation. What does that mean for concertgoers?

Will the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation give concertgoers, sports fan and theater patrons some relief from surging ticket prices

The Justice Department is suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation. What does that mean for concertgoers?
Business|Economy|US

Layoffs can be part of running a small business. Some tips for owners on handling them

With stubborn inflation and higher costs, layoffs at small businesses are sometimes a necessity

Layoffs can be part of running a small business. Some tips for owners on handling them

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