Nearly half of all money raised by American startups from April to June was invested into Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups. Learn about how the attitude on startups is changing and what this means for businesses moving forward below.
By Matthew Wells · July 11 2024
economy, startups, funding, artificial intelligence
In the NewsCybercriminals Target Local GovernmentsA new trend has local governments on guard: global computer hackers stealing their money.Legal IssuesSenate May Take Up Another Pay Bill Before End of TermProponents say the bill would help women pull even with men in compensation levels, asserting that women make only 77 cents for every dollar that men earn. The issue takes on more urgency during a recession, they say, because women are the sole breadwinners in many households. Economy
By Cheryl Sowa · March 16 2010
small business brief, small business, economy, economy
Government and Economy
Bill Could Make Healthcare Cheaper for the Self-Employed
The measure under consideration would put an end to the FICA tax on health insurance premiums for the self-employed, making them more affordable and leveling the playing field with other businesses. WRN.com
Startups May Get Big Tax Break
New, bipartisan legislation proposes to amend the IRS code to allow new businesses to write off more of their operating costs. The Small Business Formation and Job Creation Act, would raise the start-up business deduction from the current $5,000 to $20,000. WSJ.com
By Charles M Cooper · March 20 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy