In what smacks of election year politics, the White House has proposed a series of tax breaks to help small businesses. But is it too little too late?
Category: Recent Developments
No Such Thing As A Free Meal? My Visit To Panera’s Not-For-Profit Store
Imagine that instead of charging set prices, your local restaurant simply asked you to pay what you feel your meal is worth. And how would your payment decision change if you knew that an overpayment would help those who are less fortunate?
Missouri Court Decision Denies Lost Future Royalties Claim By Franchisor
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri recently issued an opinion that could potentially have adverse implications for franchisors seeking future license fees upon early termination of a franchise agreement.
Are Politics Preventing Relief To Small Businesses?
The Senate voted today to continue the filibuster on the Small Business Jobs Act. Are politics getting in the way of relief to small business owners?
Think Twice Before Complaining About That Unicorn Meat
From the “truth is stranger than fiction” department: the operators of the website “ThinkGeek.com” were recently served with a cease and desist letter from a law firm representing the National Pork Board, alleging that ThinkGeek was infringing on the trademark “The Other White Meat.” The offending product? “Canned Unicorn Meat.”
What Changes To The Credit Market Are Needed To Help Small Business Owners?
Although parts of the country are in recovery, small business continues to suffer due to a lack of available credit. What is being done, and what should be done, to change the situation?
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