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Some businesses required to file new paperwork starting Jan. 1, 2024, or face fines
Beginning in 2024, some businesses and people with substantial control of a company will need to file new identifying paperwork or face fines, according to Arizona officials.
Arizona small businesses brace for another jump in minimum wage
The statewide minimum wage in Arizona will be $14.35 beginning January 1, a 50-cent increase from the 2023 rate of $13.85. The state minimum wage rate resets every January to reflect the rate of inflation. The historically high inflation rate caused the minimum wage...
Main Street Job Openings Dip Slightly in November
Labor quality remains a top concern for business owners. According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 40% (seasonally adjusted) of all owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, down three points from October. The percent of small business...
Heinrich: Shop small this Small Business Saturday
As Arizona state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, I’m thankful for the Grand Canyon State’s small businesses. I’m thankful for their drive and stubbornness, their determination to keep the lights on and keep people working.
Metro Phoenix inflation is down, but holiday, Black Friday, shoppers still have jitters
Inflation jitters have dominated the headlines over the past couple of years, yet consumers have kept spending. Economists are eager to learn if that changes as the current holiday shopping season shifts into high gear.
Arizona opinion: Small business scores wins, avoids losses
After holding the longest session in state history at 204 days, the 56th Arizona State Legislature adjourned on Monday, July 31. While several of the bills introduced this past session would have impacted small businesses — some good, some bad — a few did not make it...
Schweikert tax bill would increase contractor filing threshold eight-fold
(The Center Square)— Arizona Rep. David Schweikert is looking to shake up federal tax policy for small business owners.
Arizona small business owners struggle to find qualified employees
(The Center Square) – The month of May reported record-high job openings among small businesses, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Inflation taking air out of Arizona business owners’ sails
(The Center Square) – With nearly one in four small business owners (24%) pointing to inflation as their biggest issue, the National Federation of Independent Business reports optimism across the industry was again on the decline in Arizona last month, marking the...