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Tag: small business

03 Jul

A quick how-to guide for businesses preparing for a downturn

published on July 3, 2019 - 2:12 PM

(AP) — Forecasts of slower economic growth during the second half of the year have many small business owners turning

26 Jun

Cut-rate prices online: shoppers’ win, businesses lose

published on June 26, 2019 - 1:00 PM

(AP) — A bride-to-be looking for a gown online can find dresses with trains and lace for well under $300.

15 May

Tariffs force businesses to strategize to preserve profits

published on May 15, 2019 - 12:41 PM

(AP) — Faced with the Trump administration’s 25% tariff on imports from China, Ruth Rau is looking to other countries

03 Apr

5 strategies to help small business owners battle burnout

published on April 3, 2019 - 12:49 PM

(AP) — Small business owners can struggle with burnout when they try to do too much by themselves and for

27 Feb

Oh no! Company owners can get a shock from huge tax bills

published on February 27, 2019 - 12:43 PM

(AP) — Amy Baxter’s business took off after she appeared on “Shark Tank” with her device that blocks pain from

13 Feb

Free small business advice

published on February 13, 2019 - 9:30 AM

Join us for Spanish, Funding Sources. SCORE welcomes Funding Sources guest Brenda Barba, Sr. Relationship Banker Union Bank. Brenda has

06 Feb

Ouch! Some business owners may be shocked by lost tax breaks

published on February 6, 2019 - 1:18 PM

(AP) – As small business owners compile their income tax returns, they may have an unpleasant surprise – some popular

09 Jan

Small business tax deduction has CPAs scratching their heads

published on January 9, 2019 - 12:57 PM

(AP) – Millions of small business owners will be in uncharted waters this tax season as they try to determine

02 Jan

Expect 2019 to be quiet in Congress – for small business

published on January 2, 2019 - 12:50 PM

(AP) – Small business issues often win bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, but given the divisions in the incoming 116th

07 Aug

Small businesses find tight job market makes it hard to hire

published on August 7, 2018 - 1:44 PM

(AP) — Even with the U.S. economy booming and the job market strong, hiring has slowed among one category of