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Capital & Credit Watch: Bernanke and Continuing Uncertainty

by Raymond J. Keating- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was back testifying on Capitol Hill on May 22. His comments managed to create additional uncertainty, not only in financial markets but for the overall economy. Bernanke’s prepared remarks actually offered little in terms new insights on the economy or policy. But market speculation ran rampant [...]

Online Sales Tax Effort All About Grabbing Revenue

by Raymond J. Keating- On May 6, the U.S. Senate passed a major tax measure on a bipartisan vote of 69-27. Unfortunately, if it becomes law, this “Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013” would amount to a massive tax increase imposed on the economy, with businesses, including small firms, confronted with additional and considerable tax compliance [...]

Business Success Strategies: Passion, Personal Service, Innovation Keys to Retail Staying Power

Betsy Fisher is a dynamic woman entrepreneur.  Her retail clothing boutique has outfitted the most powerful women in Washington for 35 years.  In this Business Success Strategies Q&A, Betsy shares her success secrets, and how she has endured in this tough and competitive retail sector. Since her store’s founding in 1988, Betsy Fisher has outfitted the women of Washington, D.C. with [...]

 


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