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Consumer groups and state, federal regulators worry about equity crowdfunding small businesses
Soon, a new dimension to online fundraising, known as equity crowdfunding, will be available to investors, and that has regulators and consumer advocates on edge.
New Jersey home building at best levels since 2007
January permits signal the best yearly start since 2007.
Warren Buffett says sequester budget cuts are a “meat axe,” but won’t hurt economy
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is not a big fan of the automatic federal budget cuts that kicked in Friday, but he said they help reduce the deficit and shouldn't hurt the economy too much.
State considers higher minimum wages; Small businesses would get unemployment insurance break
The sting of a minimum-wage increase on Hawaii businesses may be salved by a reduction in the unemployment insurance tax.
Employment numbers up for small businesses, Construction playing central role in recovery
U.S. small business employment increased slightly in February, with employees earning more money and working more hours. Small business revenues continue to drop, with the retail industry seeing the largest decline.
How to be safe from debit card fraud
Lisa Rokusek, who lives in the Carondelet neighborhood, got a call from Visa's fraud department on a Sunday night last month. The caller said $1,371 had been wired from her account at Pulaski Bank via Western Union. Did she know that?
New Egyptian government seeking investment from Pittsburgh businesses
At a Duquesne Club luncheon downtown Friday afternoon, the "Egypt Today" forum was defined by tough questions about human rights abuses, political instability and the risks of investing in a volatile region.
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