General

The holiday rush had a big impact on consumer spending statistics for the month of November. 

The economic news at the end of this year has been remarkably positive, and that positivity has manifested in dramatically improved confidence from both consumers and business owners.

The past year has been positive for the U.S. economy overall, and the economic progress made during the last 12 months shows no sign of slowing in the new year.

It’s easy for small-business owners to think the annual holiday rush will end on Dec. 25, but history says otherwise.

Many small-business owners want to expand their organization’s reach, but that’s often difficult with the restricted financing available through traditional means.

Social media has provided small businesses with a powerful promotional tool for many years.

In a list of proposed changes for state workplace laws, the California Chamber of Commerce included sexual harassment, family leave expansion and attorney’s fees.

According to Los Angeles Daily News, $5.68 million was awarded to four former female Woodland Hills restaurant employees in a lawsuit alleging they were replaced by much younger women and were victims of age discrimination.

Small business insurance is an effective way to protect important company information from the growing threat of data breaches.

According to Business and Legal Resources, a Miami-based medical and chiropractic office has agreed to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).