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Firing Employees and the Family Medical Leave Act
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
It goes without saying that small businesses are having to let go of more employees than they'd like. A larger number of laid off workers means more likelihood...
PCI DSS Compliance: Accepting Credit Cards and Avoiding Data Breach Liability
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
Today, President Obama met with top credit card executives regarding protections for cardholders. Small businesses hope that customers can keep paying...
Landlord Bankruptcy: What Happens to Commercial Leases?
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
Even small businesses doing well may need to brush up on the U.S. bankruptcy code -- particularly if they lease property. The uptick in bankruptcies declared...
Employer 401k Liabilities: Retirement Plan Losses Call for Attention to Fiduciary Duties
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
The stock market's loss of over half its value in just over half a year devastated many people's 401(k) plans. 401(k) plans represent the retirement hopes of...
Earth Day to Small Businesses: Some Local Governments Offering Green for Green Steps Large and Small
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
San Diego has announced a program offering no-interest loans of up to $100,000 for small businesses to make energy efficiency improvements. Initiatives like...
SBIR - The Small Business Innovation Research Program: Venture Capital and Eligibility
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
Lately we've heard much talk about the government attempting to spur innovations in energy and health care technologies. One way the federal government...