Small Business

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September 3, 2014 

Small Business Hiring Up Across U.S. for First Time in 2014

Small businesses with primarily 1-10 employees, often referred to as micro businesses, saw a month-over-month increase in hiring (0.1 percent) for the first time in 2014, according to the August 2014 SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard. SurePayroll Inc., is a provider of online payroll services to small businesses.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 3, 2014 

ZenPayroll Announces Partnerships with Multiple Technology Companies

ZenPayroll, the maker of cloud-based payroll management systems, has announced partnerships with over a dozen SMB-focused technology companies. Through the partnerships, users will have integration options that will allow them to connect critical back office tools for small businesses, from payroll to benefits to human resources. ZenPayroll has already had partnerships with small business leaders…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 6 Tips for Small Business Owners To Reduce Effect of Minimum Wage Increases

September 1, 2014 

6 Tips for Small Business Owners To Reduce Effect of Minimum Wage Increases

Recent legislation in thirteen states to raise the minimum wage, various increases in some cities across the country, and news that an executive order may soon mandate an increase on federal contracts, means small business owners will face yet another challenge to build, sustain and grow their business in a difficult economic environment.

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August 31, 2014 

Study: Oil & Gas Industry Creates 9.3 Million Jobs in U.S.

According to a new study just issued by the firm, the total economic benefits of the nation's increased oil and gas exploration and development activity translates into almost $1.2 trillion in gross product each year, including multiplier effects, and over 9.3 million permanent jobs.

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August 27, 2014 

Small Businesses Slow to Embrace Healthcare Exchanges

Unhappy with the choices her insurance broker was offering, Denver publishing company owner Rebecca Askew went to Colorado's small business health insurance exchange last fall. She found exactly what she'd been hoping for: affordable insurance options tailored to the diverse needs of her 12 employees.

 New Home Sales Drop in Las Vegas

August 22, 2014 

New Home Sales Drop in Las Vegas

Business continues to slump for Las Vegas homebuilders. Local developers sold 499 new homes last month, down 23 percent from July 2013, according to a report out today from Las Vegas-based Home Builders Research.