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MAE ANDERSON

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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
Business|Economy|Finance

CEOs got hefty pay raises in 2023, widening the gap with the workers they oversee

The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 13% last year, easily surpassing the gains for workers at a time when inflation was putting considerable pressure on Americans’ budgets

CEOs got hefty pay raises in 2023, widening the gap with the workers they oversee
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

More women made the list of top paid CEOs in 2023, but their numbers are still small compared to men

More women are reaching the top ranks of the corporate suite of S&P 500 companies, but their numbers are still miniscule compared to their male counterparts

More women made the list of top paid CEOs in 2023, but their numbers are still small compared to men
Business|Economy|Lifestyle

Summer hours can be a way for small business owners to boost employee morale and help combat burnout

As the temperature heats up and summer approaches, small business owners may be considering offering summer hours, such as an early release on Fridays, for employees to help combat burnout

Summer hours can be a way for small business owners to boost employee morale and help combat burnout
Business|Economy|Technology

What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small businesses offering the service

“Buy now, pay later” services are a popular way that shoppers pay for goods

What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small businesses offering the service
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

Business owners increasingly worry about payment fraud, survey finds

Small businesses are increasingly concerned about payment fraud

Business owners increasingly worry about payment fraud, survey finds
Business|Economy|Finance|US

IRS says 'vast majority' of 1 million pandemic-era credit claims show a risk of being improper

The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday a review of 1 million claims for the Employee Retention Credit representing $86 billion shows the “vast majority” are at risk of being improper

IRS says 'vast majority' of 1 million pandemic-era credit claims show a risk of being improper
Business|Finance

Small Business Administration offers $30 million in grant funding to Women's Business Centers

The Small Business Administration will offer $30 million in grant funding for Women’s Business Centers for a variety of projects, including funding to open a center in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Small Business Administration offers $30 million in grant funding to Women's Business Centers
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Summer hours are a perk small businesses can offer to workers to boost morale

With summer having gotten off to a scorching start, workers across the country may be dreaming of a seaside escape or cutting out early to watch a movie in an air-conditioned theater

Summer hours are a perk small businesses can offer to workers to boost morale
Business|Economy|Finance

Small businesses could find filing for bankruptcy more difficult as government program expires

A type of bankruptcy protection filing that made it easier for small businesses to seek relief has expired, which will complicate filing for small businesses with more than $3 million in debt

Small businesses could find filing for bankruptcy more difficult as government program expires
Business|Economy|Finance

Rent inflation remains a pressure point for small businesses

Rent inflation remains a pressure point for small businesses

Rent inflation remains a pressure point for small businesses
Business|Economy|Finance

Summer pause: Small business sales growth tapers in June as consumers take a breather on spending

Small business sales growth slowed in June as consumers took a pause on spending

Summer pause: Small business sales growth tapers in June as consumers take a breather on spending
Environment|News|US|World

As hurricane season begins, here's how small businesses can prepare in advance of a storm

The hurricane season roared into the U.S. with Hurricane Beryl hitting Texas in early July

As hurricane season begins, here's how small businesses can prepare in advance of a storm
Business|Lifestyle

A 'side hustle' can be a way to try out a new business idea before jumping in all the way

A “side hustle” can be one way to try out a new business idea before taking a full-fledged jump

A 'side hustle' can be a way to try out a new business idea before jumping in all the way
Business|Economy|Environment

The Small Business Administration expands clean energy loan program

The Small Business Administration is looking to attract lenders to finance small businesses' clean energy projects

The Small Business Administration expands clean energy loan program
Business|Technology|US

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and longtime Google executive, has died at 56

Susan Wojcicki, the former YouTube chief executive officer and longtime Google executive, has died

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and longtime Google executive, has died at 56
Business|Economy|Travel|US

Summer tourists flock to boardwalks and piers while sticking to their budgets

Small businesses along popular vacation destinations like boardwalks and piers in the U.S. say the number of tourists flocking to the waterfront is back to normal, meaning pre-2020 levels

Summer tourists flock to boardwalks and piers while sticking to their budgets

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