Microsoft’s top lawyer says the government shutdown is ‘not good for business’
The current U.S. government shutdown is not good for business, Microsoft president and chief legal officer, Brad Smith said on CNBC’s “Closing Bell” on Thursday. “It is not good for business,” he said. “The sooner we can come together, the better off we’ll all be.” The shutdown, which is approaching one month in length, could […]
N.S. tax credit to boost investment in startups, small businesses
Investors in oceans technology, life sciences, to receive tax incentive of 45 per cent Nova Scotia has launched a new tax credit aimed at spurring more investment in startup companies and small and medium-sized businesses. Effective immediately, the innovation equity tax credit will apply to investments of up to $250,000 in eligible businesses, which is […]
5 Ways to Expedite the Hiring Process
With the new year in full swing, now’s a popular time for businesses to advertise open positions and get serious about meeting their staffing needs. The problem, of course, is that hiring can be a cumbersome, time-consuming affair, and a costly one at that. Here are a few things your company can do to expedite […]
Can Practicing ‘Minimalism’ Improve Your Financial Health?
WHEN IT COMES TO HER lifestyle, Chelsea Ricketson finds that practicing minimalism doesn’t just help her mentally or spiritually – it helps her financially. “When you become an entrepreneur, you get quickly creative about: What do I need to spend money on and what don’t I?” says Ricketson, 30, who runs a CrossFit gym in […]
What to do with money from a 529 college savings plan
Parents who’ve been saving for years know the advantages of putting money into a 529 college savings account. They get big tax breaks on the money. But what happens when it’s finally time to take the money out? Financial experts at Consumer Reports say there are smart ways to do it. If you don’t spend […]
Most Americans Still Lack Emergency Savings in a Very Big Way
Life has a way of throwing unpleasant financial surprises at us when we least expect it. You could wake up one day and find that your car won’t start, or arrive at work only to be told that you no longer have a job. That’s why we all need money in the bank — to […]