One of the pieces of legislation currently pending before Congress that has the potential to significantly affect franchisors is the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act, or BATSA. BATSA would clarify federal tax law by resolving the question of economic “nexus” that is required for a state to succesfully impose an income tax on out-of-state companies.
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Nevada Franchise Business Network: Fall 2011 Meeting
The next meeting of the Nevada Franchise Business Network is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Cili restaurant in Bali Hai Country Club, 5160 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89119. The topic of the meeting is “Marketing Strategies for Building Your Brand: Merging Traditional and New Media” and will feature guest speaker Darcy K. Neigbors, Founder and CEO of CIM Marketing Partners.
In Case My Earlier Posts Didn’t Convince You: According To IFA, Increase In Credit Access Would Create 333,000 New Jobs
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, “if franchisees could borrow all the money they need this year, they could purchase over 41,000 new or transfer businesses and create an astounding 333,000 new jobs.”
IFA Report Shows The Economic Impact Of Franchising
As part of its ongoing efforts to increase the public awareness of the economic impact of franchising, The International Franchise Association has released new statistics based on its report, The Economic Impact of Franchised Businesses, Vol. 3, and the 2007 Economic Census. The web site (available at IFA – Report) provides information regarding the number of jobs and franchise establishments in the U.S.
IFA Public Awareness Campaign Touts Franchise Job Creation
A new advertising campaign by the International Franchise Association highlights one of the many economic benefits of franchising: job creation. The IFA’s Public Awareness Campaign is dedicated to touting the economic impact of franchising and educate lawmakers and the general public regarding the economic outlook for franchise businesses, as opposed to non-franchised businesses.
Nevada Development Authority Dinner Highlights Reasons Why Las Vegas Is “Best Business Climate In The U.S.”
On February 16, 2011, Armstrong Teasdale and the accounting firm Fair, Anderson & Langerman co-hosted a dinner with the Nevada Development Authority for franchisors attending the International Franchise Association’s 51st annual convention in Las Vegas. The theme of the dinner, which was held at the world-famous RM Seafood restaurant, was why Las Vegas is “the best business climate in the U.S.”
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