Reflecting the downturn in the national economy, city business taxes last year generated $30 million less than projected, according to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, which monitors city spending.

NewMarket China, Inc. today released a position paper to communicate a vision for the role of small business in the global economy. The paper was written by Philip Verges, a Company founder and current board member. The paper illustrates the challenges fa

Even while many types of businesses are losing ground, the same tough economy causing the trouble may be creating work for people like appliance repairman Mario Cherpan of Vallejo. "Business is up about 50 percent, solid, and has been for the past three

There will be a steady upward march in personal and business bankruptcy filings in Canada as overspending and falling home prices catch up with individuals and as a slowing economy hurts businesses, experts in the field say.

GARDNER - The economy may be struggling, but clever minds may find opportunity and a little money in Mount Wachusett Community College's annual business-plan competition.