Small Business News You Can Use (2/27)

Consumer Comfort Highest in Almost Four Years

Consumer confidence in the U.S. increased last week to the highest level since April 2008 as more Americans had a favorable view of their finances. More...


Housing prices down for the year, up in December

Housing prices dipped in the final three months of last year while values increased slightly in December, as the sector gradually improves, a federal housing regulator reported on Thursday. More...


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Romney's New Tax Plan: Good for Small Business?

Yes it is!!!!

No, it’s not 9-9-9. No, it’s not Gingrich’s no capital gains and a flat tax. It is a SIMPLE change, not a radical, unpredictable one. Small business owners want and need certainty in order to grow their business. They want deficit reduction, a smaller government and lower taxes.

Unlike the plans of Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum which are big, bold and severe – Mitt Romney’s newly announced plan moves gradually in the right direction.More...


SBA Changes May Have Big Impact on SMBs

President Obama has proposed combining the Small Business Administration (SBA) with five other governmental agencies focused on business development into one large agency dedicated to expanding US business and trade. While the move would likely save costs and reduce bureaucracy, SMBs are not necessarily jumping for joy at this proposal. More...


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