In 2019, closed sales among small businesses decreased by 5.5% from 10,312 deals in 2018 to 9,746. The median sale price of a business sold in 2019 increased by $1,000 to $250,000 compared to 2018. 2019 BizBuySell Insight Report The data was unveiled by BizBuySell’s Annual Confidence Index, a nationally-recognized economic indicator that tracks the health of the small business economy in the US by analyzing statistics from transactions reported by participating business brokers across the country. The 2019 BizBuySell Insight report research found that the median sale price of a business sold in 2019 was up by 7%, increasing from $531,653 in 2018 to $567,000 in 2019. The median cash flow of a business increased by 2% from 2018 to 2019, reaching $122,506. BizBuySell’s findings are important for small business owners and entrepreneurs as they shed… [Read More...]
She’s Taking on Elon Musk on Solar. And Winning.
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States That May Legalize Weed In 2020
New Jersey voters will decide the issue for themselves as a handful of other states also consider making adult-use cannabis legal in 2020. [Read More...]
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Impeachment managers focus on abuse of power in making case to restless senators CNNWatch Live | Impeachment Trial Day 3: Democrats detail Trump-Ukraine timeline in opening arguments CBS NewsImpeachment backfire? Key GOP senator ‘offended’ by Nadler charge, as trial tests patience and stamina Fox NewsColumn: Republicans wanted to impeach Trump from the start Los Angeles TimesRep. Andy Biggs: Trump Senate impeachment trial has Democrats’ hypocrisy on full display after two days Fox NewsView full coverage on Google News [Read More...]
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The Millennium Biltmore in downtown Los Angeles is a historic charmer filled with Hollywood glamour, affordable rooms, and a vintage-inspired indoor pool. [Read More...]
Fears Over New Coronavirus Grip Davos
As China closes off cities affected by the growing viral outbreak, business leaders at the World Economic Forum fear a replay of the SARS epidemic. [Read More...]
Last Minute Tax Advice for Home Office Deduction
Do you work from home? If so, others share your situation. The U.S. Small Business Administration says 60.1% of all firms without paid employees are home-based. The same ca be said for 23.3% of small employer firms, and 0.3% of large employer firms. Work from home? Determine whether to claim a home office deduction, which effectively transforms some personal expenses into business write-offs. Make Sure You Qualify There are two tests to pass before you can figure a home office deduction: Test one: You must use the space in your home as your principal place of business. You meet this test if you do substantial administrative work at home even though you conduct business outside the home (e.g., at customer locations), provided you… [Read More...]
Graham ‘congratulated’ Schiff on a ‘well done day’ in impeachment trial, senator says – CNN
Graham ‘congratulated’ Schiff on a ‘well done day’ in impeachment trial, senator says CNNLIVE at 12 p.m. ET | Impeachment trial of President Trump continues in Senate Washington PostColumn: Republicans wanted to impeach Trump from the start Los Angeles TimesTrump Acts Like a Politician. That’s Not an Impeachable Offense. The New York TimesMaybe the Senate Isn’t Up to the Job of Trump’s Impeachment Trial BloombergView full coverage on Google News [Read More...]
90 Percent of Entrepreneurs Don’t Want It Bad Enough
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PG&E Announces Deal to Exit Bankruptcy, but Governor Balks
Even before the California utility said it had an accord with bondholders, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared that the plan didn’t meet the public interest. [Read More...]
1 in 5 Employers Have Denied Someone a Job Due to Their Social Media Profile
Social media has blurred the lines between the personal and work lives of employees. And as more businesses look into the profiles of their potential hires and also employees, what are the implications. A new survey from WhoIsHostingThis? reveals more than 1 in 5 or 22% of people in a hiring position have denied someone a job due to their online content. This includes everything from images and texts to videos and audio recordings. Whether using personal social media content to vet employees is right or wrong is up for debate. But as long as the content is online, users have to know it is accessible. And the report Frank Moraes writes asks a question that is highly relevant in today’s digital ecosystem. How much of your online… [Read More...]
THE IN-STORE CHECKOUT REVOLUTION: How payments companies can take advantage of a $21 billion opportunity
Business Insider Intelligence forecasts the expansion of autonomous checkout stores and their payments volume over the next five years. [Read More...]
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In the Spotlight: How Zoominads Scooted into the Mobile Billboard Business
You don’t need a ton of resources or even a physical location to start a successful advertising business. Instead, many entrepreneurs are helping companies spread their messages just using a small vehicle. Zoominads is one such business. This unique moving billboard serves businesses around the Atlanta area. To learn more about the concept and the company behind it, read on for this week’s Small Business Spotlight. What the Business Does Offers mobile advertising options for local businesses. Supervisor Tony Luke told Small Business Trends, “We are a riding billboard company we ride through main streets.” Business Niche Provides premium accessibility. Luke says, “We go where big advertisements can’t go.” How the Business Got Started To make the most of an… [Read More...]
THE ONLINE GROCERY REPORT: The market, drivers, key players, and opportunities in a rising segment of e-commerce (AMZN, TGT, WMT, KR)
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Trump tapes help incriminate the President at his own trial – CNN
Trump tapes help incriminate the President at his own trial CNNTom Del Beccaro: In Trump impeachment, Dems commit malpractice – wrongly expect Senate to do job of House Fox NewsThat is what blind loyalty to a cultlike leader looks like The Washington PostWhat if Trump Gave Alaska to Putin? The New York TimesOpinion | Trump’s Removal Would Be Insane POLITICOView full coverage on Google News [Read More...]
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