Small Business

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January 14, 2014 

Intuit Acquires Workers’ Comp Provider

Intuit Inc. announced on Monday that it will acquire privately-held Prestwick Services, a subsidiary of Prestwick Holdings. The Massachusetts-based company is a provider of payroll-based billing and payment solutions for the workers’ compensation industry.

 FedEx Announces Small Business Grant Contest

January 10, 2014 

FedEx Announces Small Business Grant Contest

FedEx has launched its second nationwide small business grant contest which will award a total of $50,000 to 10 deserving U.S. small businesses. The grand prize winner will receive a $25,000 grant, four first place winners will each receive $5,000 and five second place winners will each receive $1,000.

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January 9, 2014 

The Best States for Small Business Growth: Follow the People

Entrepreneurs considering a new business might take into consideration the states with the highest population growth, as well as growth resulting from moves. As opposed to organic population growth, which is the result of births to state residents, relocation growth is the result of individuals or families moving from one state to another. And there…