Business Growth

FORECAST: Negative Outlook on the Broader Economy

March 27, 2023

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce – U.S. Chamber Action for providing the content on FORECAST: Negative Outlook on the Broader Economy.   The Latest Forecast: Continued sunny and cold. Strong headwinds make it seem colder.What it means: The latest data shows small businesses are confident in their own sales and revenue, but continue to have…

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REPORT: Transatlantic Economy Set New Records

March 27, 2023

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce – U.S. Chamber Action for providing the content on REPORT: Transatlantic Economy Set New Records.    The transatlantic economy posted strong results in 2022, despite the war in Ukraine, supply chain disruptions, dramatic energy shifts, high inflation, and tightening financial conditions.Why it matters: The transatlantic economy is the…

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NEW REPORT: Price Controls Hurt Innovation

March 27, 2023

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce – U.S. Chamber Action for providing the content on NEW REPORT: Price Controls Hurt Innovation.    Data shows that price controls included in the Inflation Reduction Act will harm life science innovation and could lead to fewer new products and medicines developed and introduced in the United States.…

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March Madness in Banking

March 27, 2023

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce – U.S. Chamber Action for providing the content on March Madness in Banking.    Small Business Update: Banking Outlook Our latest Small Business Update event covered this week’s bank failure news and what small businesses need to know. By: Nicole Fallon , Contributor   In this Small Business Update event…

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SNAPSHOT: Retail Sales Decline

March 23, 2023

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce – U.S. Chamber Action for providing the content on SNAPSHOT: Retail Sales Decline.   SNAPSHOT: Retail Sales Decline   Retail sales fell 0.4% in February, but this was after an incredible 3.2% gain in January.Fill me in: Retail sales are a subsection of total spending. It includes spending…

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IRS News Releases/Tax Tip -Tax Time Guide: IRS provides easy access to tax refund status with Where’s My Refund?

March 20, 2023

Thank you to IRS- Internal Revenue Service for providing content on IRS News Releases/Tax Tip -Tax Time Guide: IRS provides easy access to tax refund status with Where’s My Refund? tool; no need to call; Filers should know about changes to common credits and deductions; New Commissioner.     Tax Time Guide: IRS provides easy…

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How Businesses Use Noncompetes

March 13, 2023

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce for providing the content How Businesses Use Noncompetes   ECONOMIC VIEWPOINT:The Manufacturing and Service Sectors are Diverging In February, the manufacturing sector was in contractionary territory for the 4th straight month (a reading below 50) according to the ISM survey on manufacturers. Why it matters: Manufacturing has been on…

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IRS News Release – Tax Time Guide: Using electronic payment and agreement options for taxpayers who owe can help avoid penalties and interest

March 13, 2023

Thank you to IRS- Internal Revenue Service for providing content on IRS News Release – Tax Time Guide: Using electronic payment and agreement options for taxpayers who owe can help avoid penalties and interest.   IR-2023-44, March 9, 2023 WASHINGTON ― With the tax deadline approaching, the IRS reminded taxpayers they can avoid late filing…

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Positive Tip: 10 Thoughts About Leadership. 

March 8, 2023

Thank you to Jon Gordon for content on Positive Tip: 10 Thoughts About Leadership.  10 THOUGHTS ABOUT LEADERSHIP Whether you are a leader of a business, team, hospital, sports team, classroom, church or home, I hope you’ll be encouraged to be a better leader.   1. People follow the leader first and the leader’s vision…

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IRS News Release – Tax Time Guide: IRS reminder to report all income; gig economy and service industry, digital or foreign assets and sources

March 6, 2023

Thank you to IRS- Internal Revenue Service for providing content on IRS News Release – Tax Time Guide: IRS reminder to report all income; gig economy and service industry, digital or foreign assets and sources   The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers of their reporting and potential tax obligations on income from the gig economy…

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