Take a summer vacation from taxes
Initially intended as back-to-school incentives, the temporary suspensions of state sales taxes are expanding to more places and products and being extended.
Archive for July, 2008
Dow up 186 as energy stocks surge
Energy stocks power the market higher as crude nears $127 on a surprising decline in gas supplies. Starbucks and Visa earnings cheer Wall Street. Disney's outlook is a concern. Indications are that Friday's jobs report will be bullish.
HR software saves time and cash
At Nittany Embroidery & Screenprinting in State College, Pa., the employee-appraisal process was in tatters. To determine raises and bonuses for her 35 workers, CEO Erin O'Leary-Rallis relied on scribbled Post-it notes, hazy memories, and self-promoting testimonials from the employees.
An iPhone screen for new Apple laptops?
The company's computers are due for an overhaul, and an Apple official has promised a 'future product transition.' Giving the MacBook a new touch screen is the likely next step, analysts say.
7 highly rated stocks on sale
Despite being beaten down in recent weeks, these stocks remain well-regarded by the MSN CAPS investing community. Are they ready to rebound?
Starting a business from behind bars
Ask FSB's experts advise an inmate looking to launch a business upon his release.
10 hot dates in a bad economy
Hard times don't have to leave you stuck on the couch. Use these thrifty tips to get out for a night (or day) on the town.
Your 5-minute guide to retirement savings
Your nest egg takes a little nurturing, but the planning is easier than ever before. Let these 22 tips help you.
What’s really killing the land-line business
The days when a cell phone was a luxury are gone. Today, it's the home-based telephone that's as expendable as Starbucks lattes and Coach handbags.
Dow jumps 266 on lower oil, higher confidence
Crude oil falls to $122, and stocks rebound from Monday's loss. Consumer confidence is a touch better than expected. Merrill Lynch's plans to raise $8.5 billion and write down $5.7 billion boost financial stocks. American Airlines shares have doubled in 10 days.
The Business of Politics
A surge of young voters is fueling a niche market that targets their growing passion.
Top 10 Popular Business Trends
A few days ago, we added three Top 10 Lists on our home page BizAg.com
Popular Business Searches - ex: internet for sale
Popular Business Locations - ex: florida business for sale
Popular Businesses for Sale - ex: franchise for sale
In keeping with our objectives of providing valuable market information for users, we plan to make more data available as we continue to grow.
Let us know what kind of data you would like to see and what would be valuable to you.
Venture capital cash keeps flowing
The economy may be slumping, but the venture capitalists are still spending.
Moms Can Have It All ? They Just Can’t Do It All
Take inventory of what needs to be accomplished during your workday and find time for what matters most in life.