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IP, the Four 'I's' and Patent Reform

Taxes in Texas
May 21, 2008

A new gross receipts tax in Texas is causing a lot of pain for small businesses in the state.  The new levy is the result of a "tax shifting" scheme, which has turned into a big tax increase for many small businesses. 

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05.20.2008
 Washington "Witchcraft": Assessing Regulatory Impact


The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has come under attack by Congress. Protecting the public from the excesses of federal regulation may be controversial to the current political leadership on Capitol Hill, but it is most welcome by small business. In a recent BusinessTrends blog post, Karen Kerrigan defends the work of Susan Dudley, the leader of OIRA's important work.
05.09.2008 Congress Should Follow Hawaii's Pass at Costly, Undemocratic Scheme
04.15.2008 Some States are Better Than Others on Taxes
04.04.2008 Trade, Small Business and Colombia
 
 
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05.14.2008
 The Popularity of HSAs and an Out-of-Touch Congress


The growth of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) is accelerating in the marketplace. Many individuals and small business owners who previously could not afford health insurance now have coverage thanks to the HSA option. Yet, a congressional hearing this week has been designed to blast HSAs. No wonder the approval ratings of Congress keep hitting historical lows.   
05.07.2008 The Census Report and Immigration Numbers
04.30.2008 The Results Are In: Time to End the Ethanol Mandate
04.24.2008 Internet Regulation Ignores Broadband Realities
12.28.2007
 Twelve Global Small Business Trends to Watch

by Laurel Delaney, Founder, GlobeTrade.com

Global guru and SBE Council friend and supporter Laurel Delaney outlines key global small business trends, which can be embraced by any culture and will add value to any nation.  
 
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