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TARP Funds Opening to Small Businesses?
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
The Obama administration is reportedly thinking about opening up some of the $700 billion in TARP funds to small businesses. With TARP money already having...
L.A. Cracks Down on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
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Regulatory blind spot sparked pot shop boom. Los Angeles currently has a booming number of medical marijuana dispensaries. More than the city...
SBIR & Venture Capital Debate Pits House against Senate
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Congress is currently attempting to renew the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which provides funding to small businesses engaging in...
California IOUs: Rules around Selling Them and Possible Concerns
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
As many small businesses in California know first hand, the state recently began paying some vendors with IOUs not payable until October. Some, however,...
IRS Suspends Penalty Collections from Some Small Businesses for 'Listed Transactions'
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
The IRS has formally agreed to stop collecting penalties against some small businesses for participating in forbidden transactions. These penalties, designed...
The 'Amazon Tax' and Affiliate Marketing
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
Recently, cash-strapped states have been eying juicy internet sales as a potential source of much needed revenue. Some states have passed a so-called "Amazon...