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Health-Care Act Anniversary Brings Gift To Small Business

Last week, we celebrated the first birthday of our new health-care law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and that's good news for New Jersey small businesses.Over the coming months, New Jersey small-business owners... more »

The Top Three Retirement Plans for Small Business

On a recent business trip, I had a lively conversation with a small business owner who was on a mission to start a retirement plan. He wanted a good place to save some money tax... more »

Should Souvenirs Be Authentic And Locally Sourced?

Many travelers prize an authentic, locally sourced souvenir. I define "souvenir" as something you buy during a trip as a memento. It doesn't have to be sold at a tourist gift shop. Is it important... more »

Stores Can Now Set $10 Minimum On Credit Card Sales

How many times have you walked into a store — particularly a mom and pop shop — and saw some note taped in front of the cash register that says you can't pay with a... more »

Small Businesses Get Needed Guidance At Diversity Center

Sometimes small businesses just need a little guidance and the right connections to grow.Entrepreneur Eduardo Castillo wants the recently created Arizona Diversity Business Center to be one place they can get the help they need.The... more »

Gift Shop Helps Residents Of Josephine Sunset Home

STANWOOD -- If you are feeling down, just walk into the small gift shop at Josephine Sunset Home.One of the four volunteers keeping the shop open six days a week will put a smile on... more »

8 Tech Trends Businesses Should Jump On

Sometimes the worst of times are the best of times. Case in point: Small businesses can nab some great technological values this year for a minimal investment. Take PCs, where competition for the small-business dollar... more »

Meridian Township Corridor Bustling With Retail Projects

MERIDIAN TWP. - A burst of activity along the Grand River Avenue retail corridor is leading to new and larger businesses, and eventually new jobs.Kellie's Consignments has recently expanded in Okemos and plans are in... more »

Small Business Owners Benefit From Tax Concessions

While the majority of businesses are subject to the standard corporate tax rate (currently 28%), very few business owners realise that there are two dispensations, available only to small businesses, that entail a number of... more »

One-Of-A-Kind Gift Shop

As you enter the artistic doors of the Rocking Horse Gift Shoppe, the front counter reads: "Where your story begins."As you continue to browse the bright, friendly and quaint gift shop, you certainly could get... more »