A Guide to Business Certifications for Small Business Owners
If you’re a small business owner who belongs to an underrepresented group, you may be eligible for certain business certifications that can help you access more government contracts and private-sector opportunities. Certifications for groups like women, minorities, LGBTQ entrepreneurs and more promote supplier diversity, which encourages the use of diverse businesses as suppliers. These certifications […]
Gas Prices Soar to Record Highs in New Jersey
Gas prices hit record highs in New Jersey as the average cost of a gallon of unleaded regular climbed to $4.47, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). The average cost of a gallon of regular is up nearly 25 cents from a week ago and nearly 37 cents from a month ago, AAA said. The average […]
A Budget Fight is Brewing over How New Jersey Should Spend $3 Billion in Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds
New Jersey received $6.2 billion through the American Rescue Plan signed by President Joe Biden in March 2021. Most of that money remains unspent, and the Murphy administration has yet to release a detailed plan for more than $3 billion that is still unallocated. Read More from NJ.com.
10 Things to Do in Small Business Month to Grow Your Company
Kick off Small Business Month by identifying key ways to, directly and indirectly, grow your business. Set a goal to complete several revenue-generating activities and invite your team to rise to the challenge. Check out these 10 critical areas to focus on and dozens of tasks to jumpstart your growth initiatives. Read More from the US […]
Debate over unemployment fund as tax looms
Steady job growth over the last year has eased pressure on a state unemployment fund hit with a historic number of benefit claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. But even as New Jersey’s jobless rate has plummeted since the worst days of the health crisis, the task of restoring the health of the unemployment fund remains […]
Big portion brunches, beer hall among 8 new restaurants coming to Tropicana
New Jersey loves to eat and Tropicana in Atlantic City is betting that its reimagined food and beverage offerings will be a winner. Caesars Entertainment is investing $400 million into its Atlantic City properties and Tropicana is using a portion of that to roll out eight new dining and entertainment concepts some of which will open this summer. Read […]