Growing Business

A Look Ahead: Preparing for America’s 2025 Tax Cliff

It may seem hard to believe, but it has been nearly seven years since the historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law. Heralded as the most comprehensive tax reform legislation to be enacted since 1986, the TCJA achieved a substantial...

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Small Business Outlook: Optimism Around Growth Continues

Every week the U.S. Chamber's Vice President of Small Business Policy Tom Sullivan summarizes the latest data and what it means for the health of America's small businesses.This week is National Small Business Week, and survey data from Pew Research shows...

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Investing in Connection and Community Across Louisiana

VIEW EVENT IMAGES HERE David Aubrey, President – AT&T Louisiana May 29, 2024 Community Impact   Investing in our Communities  In Louisiana, we invested nearly $2.1 billion in our network infrastructure from 2019-2023 to connect more people to greater...

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What Is a POS System?

A smooth checkout process improves customer experiences. Learn what a point-of-sale platform consists of and why you need one.A point-of-sale (POS) system streamlines the checkout experience, allowing your small business to process payments, record customer loyalty...

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How to Hire and Pay Independent Contractors

If your small business works with independent contractors, it’s important to understand worker classification and how to process payments.The use of independent contractors is increasing, and there’s no sign of this trend slowing down anytime soon. Recent data...

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11 Self-Care Business Ideas for Entrepreneurs

As today’s consumers invest more in health and wellness products, self-care businesses can be a great path to entrepreneurship.Today’s consumers are investing more in products that promote better health, nutrition, and overall self. This indicates a...

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The Must-Know Ways Small Business Will Change in 2024

Business leaders share their expert predictions on how the state of small business will change this coming year.From technological advancements to shifts in consumer and employee demand, small businesses must continuously adapt to market changes. With 2023 winding...

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How to Use AI to Assess Your Competition

Discover how your small business can leverage artificial intelligence tools to simplify data collection, improve your search engine optimization strategy, gain a competitive edge, and more.Regardless of their business stage or industry, companies need to observe their...

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How to Help Employees Develop Leadership Skills

Leadership training is one of the most desired opportunities for employees. Here’s how to provide this type of professional development.Training and upskilling are two valuable investments that can help you retain workers and grow your business. Companies that invest...

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Responding to Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Hurricane Helene, fueled by record-warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm on September 26, 2024.With sustained winds of 140 mph, Helene caused significant damage, impacting millions of residents and businesses. In Florida,...

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