Pennsylvania Raises Minimum Wage to $7.15
Critics say the increase will force small-business owners to lay off employees. Read more
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The Pennsylvania Story
A brief review of Thornburgh economic initiatives Read more
Unconventional Wisdom;
Don't simply create new public-sector programs. Change private-sector behavior instead. Unless a state can change what happens in the marketplace -- how... Read more
The New Role Models
Which states are the real innovators in economic policy? Read more
Things I Can't Live Without: Marcy Zambelli
One CEO's hot list. Read more
An eBay for Manure
A new interactive website launched by a Small Business Development Center in Pennsylvania is helping the state deal with nearly five million tons of surpl... Read more
How Do You Grow an Organic Fish?
I had lunch recently with representatives of our certifier, Pennsylvania Certified Organic, who were in town for a meeting of the National Organic Standar... Read more
The 2010 Inc. 5000: Top 10 States
Here's a look at the states with the most high growth, privately-held companies in America. View slideshow
Pennsylvania Issues Simplified Tax Forms
Jan. 24, 2007 -- Pennsylvania business owners this month will receive simplified unemployment tax forms for 2007, the state's Department ... Read more
Republican Richard Thornburgh
A popular governor worries that while his party feuds over ideological concerns, Democrats will steal away with the issues of economic growth Read more
Pennsylvania Firms Encouraged to Save Energy
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection this week is launching a $1 million program to help small businesses improve energy efficiency and... Read more
State Support: Indiana Wants You
1. Indiana 6. Michigan 2. Connecticut 7. Ohio 3. Pennsylvania 8. Louisiana 4. Massachusetts 9. Illinois 5. New Y... Read more
Collision Course
A primer on how train wrecks of the past paved the way for safe data transfer today. Read more
The Wrong Remedy
Perloff Bros. Inc., a Philadelphia-based wholesaler of Tartan Foods, wanted to expand and had found just the way to do it. A small wholesale grocer in ups... Read more
Jobless Claims Hit 12-Month High
Nov. 30, 2006 -- New claims for unemployment benefits rose last week by 34,000 to 357,000, the highest level in over a year, the Labor De... Read more
How To Choose A Health Care Plan: Behind the Premiums
The formula: Most insurers start by using your group's demographics to arrive at a 'best case' rate that assumes everybody is healthy. Th... Read more
In Search of the Small-Business Bible
Report on current books on business; 25 best business ideas; on-line resources for start-ups. Read more
Understanding Your Company
Advice for small business owners when winging it is not enough to build your company Read more
All The Right Moves
Getting taxpayers to foot the bill for your new IT system. Read more
All The Right Moves
Getting taxpayers to foot the bill for your new IT system. Read more
Boosting Small Business
Overcoming an antibusiness bias The idea of states cutting red tape for development permits and business licenses is nothing new, but Oregon has add... Read more
Life in the Fast Lane
Highlights from the annual Inc. 500 conference. Read more
Rate Case;
THE BILL HAD GONE DOWN TO defeat in Colorado every year since the mid-1970s. Lawmakers refused to establish an office to represent consumers in utility ra... Read more
Capitol Ideas
Entrepreneurs take note: When it comes to economic development, the serious business isn't getting done in Washington, D.C., these days. Read more
A Buyer's Guide To Events
Looking for a little ROI among the RSVPs? Here's what sponsors pay (and the benefits they receive) at events of all sizes. Read more
When A Union Demands Recognition
In the early stage of a union drive, the wrong move on the part of management can lead to inadvertent unionization of the company. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Leading indicators rebound; weekly jobless claims rise. Read more
Court Puts Curb On Polygraph Test Use
Reinforcing the measures already taken by more than 20 state legislatures, a court decision has tightened restrictions on how employers can use polygraph ... Read more
Family-Run Child-Care Center
Financial summary and brief description of a child-care center. Read more
How To Find The Database You Need
A look at the best business database software programs. Read more
A Gathering of Angels
A Pennsylvania group tries to match entrepreneurs with private investors. Read more
At a Glance
Charts providing information on the features of Inc. 500 companies. Read more
Curveball Job Interview Questions
All4 has potential hires answer a series of hypothetical questions. Here are some of the answers. Read more
The Specter Of Card Check Is Gone, For Now
The fight over the Employee Free Choice Act -- a.ka. "card check" -- appears to have ended bef... Read more
The Specter Of Card Check Is Gone, For Now
The fight over the Employee Free Choice Act -- a.ka. "card check" -- appears to have ended bef... Read more
The State of Woman-Owned Start-ups
Statistics on women-owned businesses in 1992, plus a quote from Lillian Vernon. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Business owners nervous about labor costs and lower earnings; retail sales flatten out. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Business owners and consumers less optimistic about economy; gas prices dip after 11 weeks of increases. Read more
Report On The States: Best Of Show
Minnesota's tax and wage rates are well above tha national medians. But aggressive bank lending and investments by local SBICs make it one of the top states ... Read more
The Economy This Week
Small-business outlook hits 28-year low; retailers struggle with early Easter. Read more
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