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Massachusetts Bill Would Level Playing Field For Small Business Owners

In 2008, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue clarified existing tax law in Directive 08-3. Under this Directive, self-employed individuals are denied a deduction for Massachusetts income tax purposes for contributions into a 401(k) plan. The... more »

Free iPhone And Android Apps Help Small Business Owners

After tax time, the last thing you probably want to think about are your finances. But this is the best time to start new methods for filing and sorting your expenses, especially if you are... more »

Number Of Asian-Owned Small Businesses Increases 40 Percent

The number of Asian-owned businesses increased 40.4 percent -- more than twice the national rate -- from 2002 to 2007, according to new data released from the U.S. Census Bureau. The data, which comes from... more »

Making Connections: Expo Showcases Value For Businesses To Shop Local

Bobbi England, co-owner of Kenai Catering, maintains a simple philosophy when it comes to marketing and running her business. "When you provide a good product, word of mouth is the best advertising you can get,"... more »

Area Stores Stock Up For Mother’s Day Rush

DANVILLE — A couple days are left to find the perfect Mother's Day gift and many businesses say shoppers have been buying."Most of them shop the day or two before or the day of," Jim... more »

The Bee Hive creates a real buzz

Fenwick Island -- There's a new gift shop in town offering home décor, jams, jellies and souvenirs.The Bee Hive, located in the Village of Fenwick on Route 1, opened in February and has been well-received... more »

Small Business Administration Offers Loans To Rebuild Local Economy

As search and rescue teams scour the disaster zones for the human casualties of the storm, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is putting plans into place to revitalize the private business sector suffering from the... more »

Economy to be good to Moms

Mothers sacrifice a lot and put themselves last most of the year, but this coming Sunday is their day to come first.To reward them this year, Americans plan to pamper them by returning to spending... more »

Shop Local For Mother’s Day

Ah, Mother's Day. The day you give back to the woman who has given you so much. If you're interested in shopping local, we've put together a short list of unique gift items available from... more »

Almost Home Features Works By Local Artists

BUCHANAN -- After years of being in the retail gifts, art and framing business in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., Bea Warren returned to her native Niles, not really intending to open another business.But despite the downturn... more »