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Business inventories, sales both up in March - Stocks & Economy - MSNBC.com

American businesses increased inventories by 0.4 percent in March as total sales accelerated sharply following a February setback, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

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Small business owners much more positive - Small Business - MSNBC.com

U.S. small- and mid-sized business owners have grown markedly more optimistic in their outlooks for sales and profits, and soon expect to increase hiring and prices, a new survey showed on Thursday.

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SBA: Office of Advocacy - Small Business Economic Conditions Moderate In First Quarter Of 2005

Economic conditions for small businesses moderated in the first quarter of 2005, according to the Office of Advocacy’s newly released Quarterly Indicators: The Economy And Small Business.

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U.S. Labor Picture Improved In April

ob growth surged last month as employers expanded their payrolls, suggesting that businesses remained upbeat about the economy despite its recent softness.

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Economic Indicators Send Mixed Signals (Washington Post)

Wholesale prices are climbing, industrial production is faltering and housing construction is rebounding, offering mixed signals about the economy.

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Tech Spending By Small Biz Peaking - Forbes.com

Evidence is mounting that tech spending among small- and medium-sized business may be flattening after several years of providing safe haven to tech providers burned by a severe spending slump among large customers.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 technology · economy

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Leading Indicators, Jobless Claims Drop (AP)

Future business activity fell in April, but the number of new people signing up for jobless benefits dropped sharply last week

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RED HERRING | ARCHIVE

Led by eBay and Amazon.com, online retailing soared to $69.2 billion last year from roughly zip a decade ago. But there are some signs the rocket may be running low on fuel.

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Economy Offers Conflicting Growth Signs (BusinessWeek.com)

The economy offered conflicting signs of growth on Thursday. While a closely watched gauge of future business activity fell for the fourth month in a row in April, job hunters got an encouraging cue.

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Consumer Prices Rise on Increasing Food, Energy Costs

Consumer prices jumped again last month, primarily reflecting sharp increases in food and energy costs, the government reported yesterday.

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Washington Bureau - bizjournals.com

A monthly index of small business economic indicators fell again in April, continuing a six-month trend.

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Greenspan: Economy to Weather Oil Prices (AP)

The economy, which had hit a temporary soft patch from surging energy prices, probably will weather the situation well, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan suggested Friday.

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U.S. Internet Retail Sales up 24% (AP)

First-quarter retail Internet sales rose 23.8 percent to $19.8 billion in the United States from $16 billion a year ago, according to preliminary numbers released Friday by the Department of Commerce.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy · technology

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Senate Prepares to Debate AMT Tax (CNNmoney.com)

Unless Congress acts, millions will pay alternative minimum tax intended only for the wealthy.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 policy · economy

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Social Security change may hit small biz - May. 21, 2005

If the cap on wages subject to Social Security tax is raised or eliminated as part of a Social Security reform plan, sole proprietors of small businesses may feel the hit.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 finance · economy · policy

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Small Business Trends: Economy Slowing But Conditions Positive for U.S. Small Business

Economic conditions for small business in the U.S. are positive, although they have weakened somewhat since 2004.

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Ideologic » Carnival of the Capitalists

A round up of the week's business stories and comments about them from business bloggers

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy · management · technology · marketing

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Business Forecast for Inflation Up (Reuters)

U.S. businesses cut their forecasts for economic growth for this year and 2006

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MSN Money - Forbes: The best cities to start a business -- or a career

In a year of rising prices, some metro areas stand out when it comes to keeping costs down and attracting smart people.

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Online Retail Sales Expected to Rise 22 Percent This Year (CNNmoney.com)

Online retail sales are expected to rise 22 percent to $172.4 billion this year, driven by growth in travel, cosmetics and jewelry, according to a study by shop.org and conducted by Forrester Research Inc.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy · finance · technology

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U.S. Online Retail Sales Expected to Jump in 2005 (Reuters)

U.S. online retailers expect sales to climb 22 percent to $172.4 billion in 2005.

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Government Spending, Incomes Rise in April (Reuters)

U.S. consumer spending and personal income both rose in April, while underlying inflation remained muted in another sign the economy is growing at a firm pace, a government report showed on Friday.

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Bloomberg.com: U.S.

The pace of hiring and manufacturing slowed this month, pointing to an economy that is growing at a moderate pace, economists said in advance of reports this week.

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StartupJournal | Survival Strategies

Why the soaring demand for oil has been bad news for gas stations.

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U.S. Growth LIkely to Encourage Investors

The U.S. economy is growing at a moderate pace - fast enough to encourage investment and create jobs, but slow enough that inflation isn't a major risk. It's what is know on Wall Street as a 'Goldilocks economy'

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The New York Times > Real Estate > Middleman Now Rich Man in Real Estate Boom

With house prices skyrocketing and homes in the hottest markets selling in a matter of days, some real estate brokers are enjoying incomes and lifestyles that approach those of their wealthiest clients.

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Consumers Feel More Upbeat in May (Reuters)

U.S. consumer confidence rose in May with concerns about jobs and the economy easing, a report said on Tuesday.

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Business Roundtable Releases May CEO Economic Outlook Survey Results

CEOs expect continued, yet slowed, economic growth

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Manufacturing growth slows further in May - Jun. 1, 2005

Growth in the manufacturing sector slowed more than expected in May, according to a survey of industry executives released Wednesday, with the pace at its lowest since an expansion began just about two years ago.

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Consumer Confidence Up

Increased optimism regarding the economy and job market ended a three-month decline in consumer confidence, according to a private business research group.

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Factory Growth Slows, Housing Increases (Reuters)

Growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector slowed more than expected in May and factory hiring turned negative, raising concerns about weakness in the U.S. economy, a report showed on Wednesday.

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Productivity, Labor Costs Up in First Quarter

Small businesses hoping for signs of economic recovery received some sobering news today as two Department of Labor reports showed increases in labor costs and unemployment claims, while a Census Bureau report suggested possible growth in the manufacturin

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Ohio Economic Outlook Shows Continued Opportunity for Small Business

The advocacy group NFIB and and credit card comopany Visa today released new economic and payment card research forecasting continued positive growth for small businesses throughout the U.S. through the coming summer months.

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CFOs' Optimism Declines, Study Finds (LA Times)

Corporate financial chiefs express concern over the continuing surge in the cost of healthcare and energy.

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Small business hiring fades - Jun. 3, 2005

SurePayroll survey shows small businesses sputtering on the employment front.

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New nutrition labels damage small firms, says study

Standardized nutrition labels are dampening market competition by helping large food manufacturers gain an even sharper edge over their smaller rivals, according to a new Duke University study

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USATODAY.com - Smaller companies raise tech spending

In a boost for major technology suppliers, smaller companies are ramping up spending after years of caution.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 technology · economy · finance

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Teens may be last to get summer jobs | csmonitor.com

Economy improves, but employers are hiring immigrants or retirees.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy · management

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StartupJournal | Selling Your Business

The purchase of existing small businesses is going to continue to grow, driven in part by older workers who have left corporate America and -- fortified by stock options, retirement buyouts and severance packages -- want to keep working as their own boss.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy · finance

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Economic Outlook Shows Continued Opportunity for Small Business

Strong Growth Seen for U.S. Small Businesses According to New Research; Ohio and Midwest Trailing But Solid

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U.S. employers holding back on hiring - Stocks & Economy - MSNBC.com

ployers throttled back hiring in May, boosting jobs by just 78,000, the government reported Friday.

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Gas Prices Up Again

After an eight-week hiatus, gas prices crept back up 2 cents this week, the government reported.

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Answer Central - Small Biz: The Nation's Job Engine? - FORTUNE SMALL BUSINESS

Last month's payroll figures were disappointing, but they may not reflect the fact that smaller firms are still hiring.

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Squeak - TunesWiki

While company owners generally seem optimistic, the business environment is iffy enough that they'd rather not take any chances.

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Greenspan Discusses Economy

In his testimony before Congress' Joint Economic Committee, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan said the economy appears to be in good shape, despite some problem areas.

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Recent Economic Bumps Leave Owners Wary of Expansion - Houston Chronicle

he economic uncertainty that has generated waves of fear and selling on Wall Street is also making small-business owners think a little harder before they hire new employees or buy new equipment.

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Wholesale Prices Dip, Retail Sales Tumble - AP

Wholesale prices fell by the largest amount in more than two years in May, helping to ease concerns that a big spike in energy costs earlier in the year might spell inflation troubles.

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OPEC Agrees to Raise Its Production Quotas - AP

OPEC agreed Wednesday to increase its production quota by half a million barrels a day in an effort to cool high crude oil costs that have dampened the global economy.

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WSJ.com - Where Will Rates Go From Here? Experts Consider the Fed's Path

What will the members of the board do when they get together in June and at the four remaining meetings this year, and what should they do? Bloggers Mark Thoma, of the University of Oregon, and Barry Ritholtz, of Maxim Group, consider the possibilities.

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U.S. inflation pressures moderate in May - Stocks & Economy - MSNBC.com

sumer prices fell 0.1 percent in May, the first decline in 10 months, as energy prices retreated after a big run-up in the previous three months.

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How to Cope If the Economy Double Dips

What veterans say about a phenomenon not seen in 23 years.

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Is business bankruptcy rampant? - Jun. 15, 2005

A recent study says business bankruptcy rates are up to nine times higher than the government claims and also asserts that the new bankruptcy law may further hinder entrepreneurship.

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Leading Indicators Fall in May

The Conference Board’s leading indicators index dropped in May, showing some signs that the economy may face a bit of trouble in the months ahead.

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Click and Pay a Little More: The Days of Tax-Free Online Shopping May Be Over - NYTimes.com

Since 2000, more than 40 states have participated in the Streamlined Sales Tax Project, which, among other things, seeks to establish common sales tax rules and collection methods across states.

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Housing Bubble -- or Bunk?

Are home prices soaring unsustainably and due for plunge? A group of experts takes a look -- and come to very different conclusions

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Greenspan Warns Against Chinese Tariffs - AP

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned Congress on Thursday not to rush to impose punitive tariffs on imports from China, saying they would harm U.S. consumers and protect "few if any American jobs."

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Orders for Durable Goods Jump in May - New York Times

Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods shot up at the fastest pace in 14 months in May, reflecting a huge jump in demand for commercial aircraft.

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Social Security Reform Is Crucial for Small-Business Entrepreneurs

With a national discussion underway about reforming Social Security, it is timely to consider the impact of possible changes on the nation’s small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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Market Awaits Quarter's End, Fed Statement - AP

Like schoolchildren with report cards, fund managers and institutional investors are usually graded on a quarterly basis, which can make for turbulent trading at the end of every third month.

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Young Labeled 'Entitlement Generation' - AP

"We're seeing an epidemic of people who are having a hard time making the transition to work - kids who had too much success early in life and who've become accustomed to instant gratification."

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WSJ.com - Investors Hope the Fed Will Come to the Rescue

As this week moves ahead, Wall Street could begin to resemble one of those old E.F. Hutton brokerage-firm commercials: when the Fed talks, people will listen.

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Foreign Investment Hits Record High

Investments driven partly by mergers and acquisitions in financial and real estate sectors.

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China Economy Rising at Pace to Rival U.S. - New York Times

Fierce domestic competition and a faster accumulation of financial assets are laying the groundwork for the arc of China's rise to be far greater than Japan's.

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Low Rates Could Be Around for Long Term - New York Times

Federal Reserve officials, who meet this week, are beginning to suspect that the perplexing decline in long-term interest rates is more than a temporary aberration.

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Gas Prices on the Rise

As motorists fill their tanks for their holiday-weekend trips, they'll be paying more at the pumps. Gas prices across the nation have increased for the fourth straight week, according to a government survey.

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Consumer confidence rises again - Stocks & Economy - MSNBC.com

Consumer confidence reaches higher-than-expected levels in the United States in June for its second straight big monthly advance

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GDP Growth Revised Up - Reuters

Robust new-home building and stronger exports helped the U.S. economy expand at a faster-than-expected 3.8 percent annual rate in the first quarter, the Commerce Department said on Wednesday

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BBC NEWS | Business | US growth returns to robust form

Strong exports and home-building has kept the US economy growing faster than expected, official figures show

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A Corporate Coup: Entrepreneurs Looking to Big Business for Contracts

A growing number of entrepreneurs are turning to corporate America in a stepped-up effort to land lucrative contracts for their businesses.

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Small-Biz Bankrupts, Beware - Forbes.com

A recent study found residents of states with the most liberal bankruptcy exemptions -- meaning individual bankrupts get to keep more of their assets -- are one-third more likely to start their own businesses.

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Economic growth better than expected - Stocks & Economy - MSNBC.com

The economy logged a solid 3.8 percent growth rate in the first quarter of 2005, a performance that was better than previously thought and a fresh sign the expansion is on firm footing.

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WSJ.com - What the Fed's Moves Mean for Savers

The Federal Reserve is expected to boost the nation's key short-term interest rate today for the ninth time since last June -- but not all savers are likely to benefit equally.

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GDP Revised Up

The U.S. economy grew at a rate faster than economists expected, according to the latest gross domestic product data for the first quarter, the government reported Wednesday.

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Bloomberg.com: Top Worldwide

The pace of U.S. manufacturing growth accelerated in June for the first time in seven months

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WSJ.com - Economists See Modest Growth and Many Worries

The economy is nearing its fifth year of expansion on a firm footing, yet a long list of worries still nags at economists.

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Markets May Get Some Clarity This Week - AP

With crude prices still near historic highs and the Federal Reserve holding steady on interest rates, investors have been looking forward to the start of earnings season to see whether corporate America can still deliver strong profits.

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Several Manufacturing Indicators Up in Recent Days

A number of manufacturing index reports in recent days continue to point to positive signs for the nation's economy.

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Jobless Claims Climb but Market Improving - AP

The number of new people signing up for unemployment benefits rose last week mostly reflecting layoffs related to temporary shutdowns at auto plants as well as school closings.

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Retail Sales Up in June

With the hot June weather came better performance in the retail sector last month, beating lukewarm expectations from the National Retail Federation's Retail Executive Opinion Survey released Thursday.

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Internet taxes? It's just a matter of time | Perspectives | CNET News.com

When the Supreme Court in 1992 exempted out-of-state mail order retailers from collecting most sales taxes, the online world was still waiting to be invented.

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Employment Makes Gains in June

The job market heated up in June as U.S. employers added 146,000 jobs last month, the Department of Labor reported Friday.

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Gas Prices Surge to Record $2.33 a Gallon - AP

Gas prices have hit a record high of $2.33 a gallon, pushed up by the climbing cost of oil and strong demand in the midst of the summer vacation season, an industry analyst said Sunday.

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Supreme Court Allows Property Seizure for Economic Development

In a closely watched Supreme Court decision in late June, the high court affirmed in a 5-4 vote that municipalities and other government entities may seize property for economic development purposes.

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Paying More to Stay in New York - New York Times

For Manhattan hotels in all price categories, the average occupancy rate was 89.6 percent in May (up 4.5 percent from May 2004). The average rate paid for a room was $240.23, up 12.6 percent from $213.30 in May 2004.

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SBET: Rising Oil Prices Fail to Ripple Entrepreneurs’ Optimism

The Small Business Optimism Index, monitored for more than two decades by the National Federation of Independent Business, was unchanged from May's 100.8 level.

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NFIB National Small Business Poll: Hurricanes Among Most Destructive Disasters for Small Business

As Hurricane Dennis lashed through the Florida coast and headed north, the flooding, building damage and washed-out roads can have a dramatic effect on small business, according to an NFIB Research poll.

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Sharp Rise in Tax Revenue to Pare U.S. Deficit - New York Times

An unexpected leap in tax revenue is about to shrink the federal budget deficit this year, by nearly $100 billion.

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Bloomberg.com: Asia

Record exports and a decline in oil prices helped the U.S. trade gap unexpectedly narrow to $55.3 billion in May, suggesting that trade gave a boost to quarterly economic growth for the first time since 2003.

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StartupJournal | Small Talk

Small-business hiring has been slow and average wages have dropped about 2.26% during the first half of the year, according to data from SurePayroll Inc., a Skokie, Ill., payroll firm serving more than 15,000 companies nationwide.

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Consumer Prices Flat in June

The U.S. Consumer Price Index posted no change in June, the Labor Department said Thursday. This follows a 0.1 percent decrease in May.

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Small Businesses to Get Boost from Retail Sales

In what could prove to be a positive sign for small businesses, retail sales were up 1.7% in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

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WSJ.com - Trading Shots

Small Caps' Run to Record Has Wall Street Wondering If It Is Too Late to Buy In

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Retail Sales Jump in June

U.S. retail sales climbed 1.7 percent in June, the Commerce Department reported this week.

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NFIB News Tip on the Effect of Increasing Energy Prices on Small Business

As energy prices continue to rise, small-business owners are faced with tough choices about how to handle these unexpected costs.

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Self-employment falls 3.1% in June: USA Today - Jul. 18, 2005

Number of entrepreneurs down 3.1% in June as they sought stability, benefits with established firms.

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Greenspan Signals More Rate Increases - Associated Press

Alan Greenspan signaled Wednesday that the Federal Reserve will keep pushing interest rates higher this year in an effort to keep inflation on an even keel.

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Tax simplification: not so simple - Jul. 21, 2005

When President Bush set out to overhaul the tax code earlier this year, he specifically identified a simpler system as one of his primary goals.

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Oil Prices Drop As Supply Fears Ease - Associated Press

Crude oil prices fell Monday after Friday's intense rally as better-than-expected global oil supplies reflected in last week's U.S. petroleum stocks data reassured markets.

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Employers Seen Increasing Pay Levels

As larger employers raise salaries, small businesses are feeling pressure to follow along.

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Workers' Compensation Costs Rising

Since 2003, employers' costs for workers' compensation have increased at a faster rate than those for employee benefits and medical care, according to a report released Thursday by the National Academy of Social Insurance.

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