Business

Decrease 2012 tax liability

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 11:36

Despite an uncertain tax code future, taxpayers can still lower their tax liability. H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) advises on five strategies taxpayers can use in December to lower their 2012 tax bills.

Stay warm with energy efficient windows

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 11:28 BBB

Many consumers strive to winterize their homes and save money through better energy efficiency. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) and the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) advise consumers to balance cost effectiveness with energy efficiency, as more efficient windows, doors and skylights can make a big difference in energy consumption over time.

Preventing colds and flu in the work place

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 10:48 BBB

Beginning in late November each year, the flu affects millions of us. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says this germy bug costs businesses nearly $10 billion in employee medical visits every year. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is urging businesses to help keep their employees healthy by maintaining a clean and productive work environment.

African businesses grow jobs

Monday, 24 December 2012 09:54 Lee Egerstrom, Economic Development Fellow, MN2020

With minority communities accounting for more than half of Minnesota’s population growth over the last decade, the state’s economic future rests in Building Cross-cultural Commerce.

Purchasing a gift card? Read this first!

Thursday, 20 December 2012 10:02 BBB

Gift cards make excellent presents, especially during the holidays when you’re unsure of what to buy for a family member or friend. But like everything else, gift cards may have hidden fees and strings attached. The BBB reminds consumers it’s important to read the fine print before making your purchase and presenting gift cards to co-workers, friends or loved ones.

'Business inclusion: Ensuring opportunity for minority enterprises' panel set for Dec. 5 at U of M's Humphrey School

Monday, 03 December 2012 14:55

The Roy Wilkins Center for Human Relations and Social Justice, along with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, will host the panel "Business Inclusion: Ensuring Opportunity for Minority Enterprises" this Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Humphrey Forum in the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.

Rothman clamps down on debt resolution firm

Thursday, 29 November 2012 12:27

Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman recently ordered Chicago-based Legal Helpers Debt Resolution, LLC (Legal Helpers) and its five subsidiaries to cease and desist from operating as debt settlement providers in the state of Minnesota.