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US franchise jobs soar in December ADP
U.S. franchisees added nearly twice as many jobs as the previous month, ADP says.
President Obama vetoes health-care repeal bill
Obama vetoed a bill that sought to repeal his hallmark health-care law, and Main Street is still worried.
A revolutionary blood test that can detect cancer
Liquid biopsies that show genetic mutations of DNA in a person’s blood will dramatically improve early detection of cancers.
Uber cuts prices in more than 100 US cities
Hoping to fend off a post-holiday slump, Uber is cutting prices in 100 cities around the country and in Canada.
States deal with real cost of minimum-wage hikes
In the continued absence of a minimum-wage hike from Congress, more than a dozen states raised their own minimums as of January.
New York’s pot program rolls out
Companies awarded licenses say a rush of initial patients was not expected.
Some good news: The group that plans to hire
More employers on Main Street are feeling optimistic about near-term business prospects and plan to add new positions.
How important is paid sick leave? Listen to Obama
In his State of the Union address, President Obama vowed to keep fighting for workers’rights. Here’s how.
What Main Street had to say about Obama’s speech
Entrepreneurship was mentioned frequently, but not all advocates on Main Street were in agreement with what Obama said.
California farmers shore up for El Nino
California farmers worry El Nino will bring fast and furious precipitation and damage crops and land.
Uber notches win over New York CIty
A study from Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office found Uber and competitors have not significantly added to NYC congestion.
China’s slump gives Main Street a reason to pause
Amid growing worry the U.S. economy is on the brink of a slowdown, small businesses are trying to stay the course.
This may be 2016’s best business opportunity
Despite worries of an economic downturn, the franchise industry is poised for another year of growth in 2016.
Landlords generated $500M a year on Airbnb: Study
Landlords operating illegal hotels are raking in big bucks on Airbnb, according to a new study funded by the hotel-lodging industry.
I couldn’t use THIS but you should: CEO
ACT-1 Group founder and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd reveals her advice for young entrepreneurs in today’s society.
Low gasoline prices lift Main Street
Oil’s slide may be adding to market jitters on Wall Street, but some small businesses on Main Street are seeing boosted bottom lines.
Uber Code Blue—MD placed on leave over viral video
A doctor is under internal investigation by a Miami health system due to an online video of a young woman trashing an Uber car.
‘Feast or famine’: Prepping for El Nino post drought
From small California solar power companies to regional hospitals, there’s cautious preparation ahead of El Nino.
Almond growers wish list: Rain and bees
Prices of mighty almonds are down amid El Nino-related cold and rain that could dampen pollinating activity and crop yields.
Uber, Lyft put more pressure on taxi companies
San Francisco’s largest taxi operator, Yellow Cab Cooperative, is scheduled for its first bankruptcy hearing.
Franchisees fight back against $15 minimum wage
The International Franchise Association wants the Supreme Court to hear its challenge of Seattle’s tiered minimum wage.
Your food might be stuck on a barge
Some food transportation on barges is slowing as El Nino-related rain has swelled some waterways.
Some Uber, Lyft drivers push for protections
Despite Lyft’s decision to settle a suit this week, the issue of reclassifying drivers and workplace protections is far from over.
Legal US pot sales soar to $5.4B in 2015
Legal U.S. cannabis sales soared to $5.4 billion for 2015, up 17.4 percent from $4.6 billion in 2014, according to the ArcView Group.
Can Uber jobs help reboot welfare?
What if welfare recipients were matched with small task jobs at places like Uber and TaskRabbit?
US manufacturers carving out staying power
New data shows mid-size manufacturers — long considered past their prime to overseas pressures — are still going strong.
Wing Zone franchise preps for the big game
One small business is trying to break its own record for chicken wing sales on Super Bowl weekend.
US to eat 1.3B chicken wings for Super Bowl
For food franchises like Wing Zone in Long Island, the Super Bowl is a big weekend for chicken wing sales.
Stride Health: The health insurance broker Uber is using
Benefits start-up Stride Health is winning by partnering with Uber and Etsy.
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