Business confidence in Massachusetts rose into positive territory for the first time in more than two years, according to a recent report from the Associated Industries of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts business confidence surges
Business confidence in Massachusetts rose into positive territory for the first time in more than two years, according to a recent report from the Associated Industries of Massachusetts.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that sustained business formation rates will be essential to economic recovery. With this in mind, the state of Connecticut may be in dire need of startups soon.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says sustained business formation is necessary to maintain economic recovery. In some areas of the country, new companies and new jobs are needed more immediately. For instance, the BLS reports that Ohio currently has an unemployment rate of 11.5 percent.
The U.S. Small Business Administration prides itself on its ability to counsel and assist small business owners who visit its online forums. Now, the SBA is partnering with Comcast to help bring its solutions directly into the homes of small business owners.
A recent survey from the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council says that Massachusetts is one of the 10 least business-friendly states in the country. The council says it has one of the worst corporate tax systems in the nation. But this may soon change.
As part of a proposed $18.9-billion budget plan, the North Carolina Senate has announced it aims to cap the tax burden on small businesses. The legislation is part of the state government’s effort to boost the local economy.
Many entrepreneurs know the value of picking the right location for business formation. Now, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council offers insight on some of the best places in the country for business incorporation.
Entrepreneurs considering business formation might do well to head to Minnesota this year. A new study from the Council of State Taxation reveals that the state, which usually has the reputation of high business taxes, is one of the most business-friendly in the nation.