According to Fox Business, The National Federation of Independent Business is concerned that new overtime rules will harm small business. The new rules set to go into effect changes the wage base for overtime (more than 40hrs), presently only those making less than 23,660 are eligible for overtime. The new rule would be  those making under $50,440. Read more...

eBay is joining forces with local small business to encourage legislators to shoot down two proposed internet tax bills. The Marketplace Fairness Act and the Remote Transactions Parity Act would allow state governments to collect sales tax on transactions by companies with no physical presence in the state. The 25 small business owners will meet with local legislators in Washington D.C. in hopes of convincing them to veto the bills. Read more...

According to SILIVE.com, the key to a successful small business is having a social media presence. The results of Time Warner Cable Business Class’ Small Business Technology Impact Study finds that 36 percent of shoppers will not visit a business that doesn’t have a website. Additionally, 1 out of 5 respondents won’t visit a business that fails to respond to online reviews. Read more...