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Changing plans: Tax law makes small businesses rethink ideas
As Congress debated a new tax law at the end of last year, Jerell and Elissa Klaver began revising their company's plans for 2018.
Business on ice: Deep freeze, snow hurt small companies
When the temperature in New York plunged, so did revenue at Tanya Lim's dog-walking service.
IRS warns that tax season brings security risks
While cybersecurity should be a year-round concern for small business owners, income tax filing season can bring some particular risks, according to the IRS.
Small retailers capitalized on strengths for holiday season
Independent retailers who've had a successful holiday season say they took advantage of the fact that there are strengths in not being huge.
Business survivors: AP revisits owners from recession years
Ten years after the official start of the downturn, some entrepreneurs profiled by The Associated Press as the recession began say now that they are grateful but not gleeful; they...
As health premiums rise, small businesses seek alternatives
As small business owners learn what their 2018 health insurance costs will be, some are considering providing different types of coverage for their employees.
Doorbuster discounts unlikely at small retailers this season
Many small and independent retailers find that big markdowns don't motivate people to shop at their stores or websites.
Small retailers aim for emotional ties big chains may lack
Some smaller retailers will tug at shoppers' heartstrings during the holidays, trying to create an emotional experience or connection that a big national chain might not provide.
Businesses lure seasonal help with chances for other jobs
The company offers its seasonal staff at the warehouse in North Mankato, Minn., an incentive to perform well -- those who do will be recommended for jobs at a greeting...
Owners sometimes hate the small businesses they used to love
Teana McDonald had been in the social media marketing business for nine years when a company she'd long wanted to work for agreed to consider a contract proposal from her.