Small Business

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3 Tips for Hiring and Retaining Small Business Employees

January 20, 2023

Here are some ideas for small businesses (whether a franchise, a home-based or mostly online business) to hire and retain the best employees that will help take the business to the next level.

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Employee Retention Strategies

September 7, 2018

Finding quality candidates is becoming increasingly challenging in today’s job market. With the unemployment rate at a low 3.4%—and continuing to decline—employers are facing stiffer competition for top talent than…

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3 Ways to Expand Your Job Applicant Pool

September 6, 2018

The term “war for talent” was coined by McKinsey’s Steven Hankin in 1997 and popularized by a book of the same name in 2001. It refers to the rise of…

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The Business of Creating Jobs

December 13, 2017

Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1978. He is chairman of the influential Senate Finance Committee, a panel on which he has served for 26…

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Bar chart showing the number of Form 1099s sent out in the most recent tax year. 40.7% sent out 0 forms, 37.4% sent 1-5 forms, 8.8% sent 6-10 forms, 5.5% sent 11-20 forms, 2.2% sent over 20 forms, and 5.5% are not business owners.

Alliance Form 1099 Survey

December 13, 2017

As a result of a new law signed this year, beginning with payments made in 2012, every business will be required to issue to any vendor of services OR property…

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Logo of the Valley Industry & Commerce Association (VICA) featuring a red dome above the acronym "VICA," with "Valley Industry & Commerce Association" and "Since 1949" written underneath, symbolizing our alliance with industry leaders in various sectors, including healthcare.

Alliance Participates in CA Healthcare Panel

December 12, 2017

On October 28, the Alliance was invited to participate in a health care panel during the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) 22nd Annual Business Forecast Conference. The panel, titled…

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Logo for the California Governor’s Conference on Small Business & Entrepreneurship II, featuring an image of California. Presented in partnership with California Small Business Development Centers and the Small Business Network.

Alliance is an official Small Business Network Partner of the California Governor’s Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

December 12, 2017

Tap into the power of connected small business. Join us for this opportunity to celebrate California’s small businesses and inspire continued economic recovery through entrepreneurship and innovation. WHAT Governor’s Conference…

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A ranked list of five proposals to help small-business owners hire or maintain employees. Rankings range from 2.31 to 3.08. Proposals include tax credits, deductions, payroll tax holidays, and TARP funds.

Alliance Job Creation Survey

December 12, 2017

A recent article noted that “the Senate Finance Committee is enlisting the small-business group Alliance for Affordable Services to survey its members for possible legislative remedies to combat double-digit unemployment…

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Top Seven Tips for Taxpayers Starting a New Business

December 12, 2017

Anyone starting a new business this summer should be aware of their federal tax responsibilities. Here are the top seven things the IRS wants you to know if you plan…

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Two images of formal events show officials standing at podiums, addressing audiences. The first features Allan Bense discussing the 2011 Legislative Agenda; the second features Mark Wilson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce announcing an agenda.

Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2011 Legislative Agenda

December 12, 2017

The Alliance works closely with the Florida Chamber of Commerce to support policies that are intended to make Florida a more attractive place to do business. Reducing the tax burden…

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