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Obamacare: Should You Hire Employee Number 51?

Plenty of people, including small-business owners, predict that some businesses will opt not to grow so they can avoid employer mandates in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, that will become effective in 2014.

The major issue is the 50-employee threshold. Businesses with more than 50 full-time employees, as defined by the law, will have to supply them with affordable and well-designed insurance, or face fines.

Read more to learn how this might affect you and your small business.

For Small Business, the Inauguration (Finally) Brings CertaintyFor small business, the days of uncertainty are over.  At least for the next two years.  The inauguration this week proved that.  The President’s speech laid out his objectives.Read More (via For Small Business, the Inauguration (Finally) Brings Certainty | Inc.com)
For Small Business, the Inauguration (Finally) Brings Certainty

For small business, the days of uncertainty are over.  At least for the next two years.  The inauguration this week proved that.  The President’s speech laid out his objectives.Read More


(via For Small Business, the Inauguration (Finally) Brings Certainty | Inc.com)

How Will Obama’s Second Term Look for Retailers?How will a second term for President Barack Obama play out for retailers? The National Retail Federation isn’t overly optimistic. The trade association forecasts higher costs from healthcare reform, among other things. Read More (via How Will Obama’s Second Term Look for Retailers? - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)
How Will Obama’s Second Term Look for Retailers?

How will a second term for President Barack Obama play out for retailers? The National Retail Federation isn’t overly optimistic. The trade association forecasts higher costs from healthcare reform, among other things. Read More

(via How Will Obama’s Second Term Look for Retailers? - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

5 Lessons Marketers Can Learn From Obama’s Victory1. It’s the Big Data, Stupid2. Facebook Advertising Works3. All the Money in the World Can’t Overcome Advertising4. Social Media is Just One Tool in the Arsenal5. It’s the Demographics, StupidRead More (via 5 Lessons Marketers Can Learn From Obama’s Victory)
5 Lessons Marketers Can Learn From Obama’s Victory

1. It’s the Big Data, Stupid
2. Facebook Advertising Works
3. All the Money in the World Can’t Overcome Advertising
4. Social Media is Just One Tool in the Arsenal
5. It’s the Demographics, Stupid
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(via 5 Lessons Marketers Can Learn From Obama’s Victory)

Election Day in Pictures [Click to see more]

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With the election over, what small business owners can expect from President Obama’s 2nd term President Barack Obama’s re-election to a second term takes away some of the uncertainty that small business owners have been carrying around. The question now is whether he can satisfy those who say he hasn’t done enough to help them expand and create jobs. Read More (via With the election over, what small business owners can expect from President Obama’s 2nd term - The Washington Post)

With the election over, what small business owners can expect from President Obama’s 2nd term

President Barack Obama’s re-election to a second term takes away some of the uncertainty that small business owners have been carrying around. The question now is whether he can satisfy those who say he hasn’t done enough to help them expand and create jobs. Read More

(via With the election over, what small business owners can expect from President Obama’s 2nd term - The Washington Post)

What do small businesses want from the president? Click here to find out. (via What Do Small Businesses Want From the Next President?- American Express OPEN Forum - Image source)

What do small businesses want from the president? Click here to find out.

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A Small Business Guide to the Presidential ElectionBoth Democratic President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney pledge to create jobs and kickstart the economy, but differ on their methods. For those still on the fence, here’s a summary of their stances on issues affecting small business. Read MoreRelated posts:1. Presidential Candidates Spar Over Small Business (Again)2. Obama’s Plans for Small Business3. Poll: Small Business Owners Slowly Shifting to Obama4. Will Election Year Politics Destroy Your Culture?5. Top 5 Business Lessons from the Presidential Debates (via A Small Business Guide to the Presidential Election - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)
A Small Business Guide to the Presidential Election

Both Democratic President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney pledge to create jobs and kickstart the economy, but differ on their methods. For those still on the fence, here’s a summary of their stances on issues affecting small business. Read More

Related posts:
1. Presidential Candidates Spar Over Small Business (Again)
2. Obama’s Plans for Small Business
3. Poll: Small Business Owners Slowly Shifting to Obama
4. Will Election Year Politics Destroy Your Culture?
5. Top 5 Business Lessons from the Presidential Debates

(via A Small Business Guide to the Presidential Election - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

Poll: Small Business Owners Slowly Shifting to ObamaMany small business voters in swing states—Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin—are still in the Republican camp, with 48 percent saying they planned to vote for Romney. Obama has made gains, though: Thirty-eight percent said they planned to vote for the current president, a six percent increase since May. And the majority of small business voters—56 percent—think Obama will win the election. Read More (via Poll: Small Business Owners Slowly Shifting to Obama : The World :: American Express OPEN Forum - Image source)
Poll: Small Business Owners Slowly Shifting to Obama
Many small business voters in swing states—Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin—are still in the Republican camp, with 48 percent saying they planned to vote for Romney. Obama has made gains, though: Thirty-eight percent said they planned to vote for the current president, a six percent increase since May. And the majority of small business voters—56 percent—think Obama will win the election. Read More

(via Poll: Small Business Owners Slowly Shifting to Obama : The World :: American Express OPEN Forum - Image source)

Debate 1: Obama, Romney Spar Over How to Tax Small Business

In case you were too busy running your business last night to tune into the first presidential debate in Denver, here’s a recap: both candidates talked about their support for cutting taxes for small businesses in some way, but they sparred over what is actually considered a small business.

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