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Tag: small business

02 Apr

Paid family leave could spell end for some businesses

published on April 2, 2020 - 2:28 PM

To try and provide protections for employees, the Senate recently passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, phase II, on

18 Mar

Small businesses face devastation as damage from virus grows

published on March 18, 2020 - 12:37 PM

(AP) — A restaurant owner wonders how she can stay in business if she can’t sell food and drink. A

14 Nov

California businesses at risk amid fires, power outages

published on November 14, 2019 - 1:22 PM

(AP) — The California wildfires are taking a toll on small businesses, including those that are miles away and safe

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