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Fewer Small Business Contracts for Big Business? House Bill Aims to Curb Diversion
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
Recently, a bill was introduced that could potentially help ensure that federal small business contracts actually go to small businesses. The Fairness and...
Tax Break Coming for Texas Small Businesses; Franchise Tax Basics
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
Like many states, Texas is trying to find a way to aid struggling small businesses while also facing large budget shortfalls. If legislation passed by the...
GM Bankruptcy Coming: Dealerships Could Face Expedited Closure
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
Weeks after Chrysler, a second of the big three, GM, will soon file for bankruptcy. Though GM informed 1100 dealerships that they'd be cut in 2010, with GM in...
Exceptions to At-Will Employment
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
These days many businesses and employees anguish over job losses. Many employees have been forced to learn the hard way what at-will employment means. For...
Small Business Owners in New Zealand Take Bank Money and Run; Tips on Closing Shop
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
Two weeks ago, the doors of a Rotorua, New Zealand gas station were shuttered. Its owners, rather than cashless, were likely already out of the country with...
Paid Vacation Law Coming Soon? The Paid Vacation Act of 2009
By Caleb Groos | Last updated on
On the heels of recently proposed mandatory paid sick leave legislation, a Florida Congressman has proposed legislation that would require some employers to...