Media

February 2nd, 2016

Report: Franchise Businesses Will See Steady Growth Of 1.7 % In 2016 (But Is That Too Optimistic?)

For small business hopefuls thinking of buying into a franchise – or franchise entrepreneurs looking to expand their holdings – there are no glaring reasons not to pull the trigger this year. So says the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) latest report on what to expect from the US franchise space…

COALITION TO SAVE LOCAL BUSINESSES DISAPPOINTED JOINT EMPLOYER PROVISION EXCLUDED FROM OMNIBUS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15— The Coalition to Save Local Businesses (CSLB) released the following statement regarding today’s release of the Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations bill: “The Coalition to Save Local Businesses is disappointed that the joint employer provision was not included in the Omnibus Appropriations bill despite concerns voiced by bipartisan majorities…

Labor board ruling hurts small businesses

By Bob Funk When you work on Main Street USA, the most important job you have is to take care of your customers and employees. Worrying about federal labor policy from Washington, D.C., should be far down on the list. For decades, businesses have operated by innovating, expanding and providing…