Much that’s happening in Congress has been focused on multinational corporations and billionaires because a number of proposals that would have … Read more about Federal Legislation to Help Small Businesses
Regulations in Limbo: What This Means for Small Businesses
On his first day in office, President Biden issued an executive order freezing for 60 days various federal proposed regulations as well as those … Read more about Regulations in Limbo: What This Means for Small Businesses
In D.C. It’s Out with the Old and In with the New: What it Means for Small Business
What a new administration means for small business This year’s election results mean changes…a new administration and a new Congress. What affect … Read more about In D.C. It’s Out with the Old and In with the New: What it Means for Small Business
Get Ready for Federal, State, and Local Changes in 2020
To paraphrase Bob Dylan, the rules are a-changin’ and businesses should prepare for new government rules and regulations. Here are some things to look … Read more about Get Ready for Federal, State, and Local Changes in 2020
What Does a Trump Presidency Mean for Small Business?
Congratulations to Donald Trump, who is now the President-Elect. With the election in our rear view mirror, now’s the time to focus on the … Read more about What Does a Trump Presidency Mean for Small Business?
Are You Suffering from Compliance Fatigue?
This isn’t a new question. Ask any business owner and he or she has a tale of woe when it comes to government regulations. A few weeks ago a local … Read more about Are You Suffering from Compliance Fatigue?
Beware: Regulations Are Coming
It’s not uncommon for an outgoing President to take last licks on regulations he favors. This has been the normal practice for both Democratic and … Read more about Beware: Regulations Are Coming
Are You Going to Pay More for Broadband?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman That’s the concern expressed by the SBA’s Office of Advocacy in a letter it sent to the Federal Communications Commission … Read more about Are You Going to Pay More for Broadband?
Any Chance of Regulatory Relief?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman We all know the burden that government-mandated paperwork and red tape puts on small businesses. (If you don’t, just check … Read more about Any Chance of Regulatory Relief?
Number One Problem Facing Small Businesses: Big Government
Follow @BarbaraWeltman That’s what the 1,500 small business owners said in response to a survey reported in the NFIB. More specifically, 22% … Read more about Number One Problem Facing Small Businesses: Big Government
Gimme More Regulations!
Follow @BarbaraWeltman I can’t believe I’m saying this, especially since the federal government is issuing regulations at the rate of about 10 each … Read more about Gimme More Regulations!
Net Neutrality: For It or Agin’ It?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman There’s been a lot of media attention lately to the issue of net neutrality. Essentially, net neutrality means that Internet … Read more about Net Neutrality: For It or Agin’ It?
Should You Sign a Business Associate Agreement?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman No, this isn’t a contract to do business with another firm. It is an acknowledgment you may be asked to sign if you do … Read more about Should You Sign a Business Associate Agreement?
Business as Benefactor to Workers and Government
Follow @BarbaraWeltman A century ago, businesses' contract with workers was simple: Workers put in a certain number of hours (albeit what would be … Read more about Business as Benefactor to Workers and Government
