Taxes, Jobs and Patriotism

What does it mean to be a “patriotic” American? I ask that question because there has been so much hullabaloo in recent weeks about American businesses leaving the U.S. and setting up factories overseas. This week, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew questioned whether these U.S. corporations are putting America first. “What we need,” Mr. Lew lectured, […]

Small-Business Friendly States Experiencing Higher Growth

Eleven state governments received “D’s” or “F’s” in terms of small business friendliness, according to an annual survey of business owners conducted by Thumbtack.com. Rhode Island, Illinois, and California all failed. Nine state governments received “A” marks. Utah, Idaho, and Texas led the pack. This survey quantified the bureaucratic obstacle course which entrepreneurs attempting to […]