Author: Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press

Small and mid-size business owners may want to start retirement plans, as they can get tax deductions for contributions, up to $56,000 per employee.

Survey participants said they were concerned that overall business conditions will decline, putting pressure on companies’ profits.

As labor and other costs rise at small businesses, owners need to look across their companies for ways to protect their profits.

As 2019 approaches, many online retailers are either collecting or preparing to collect sales tax from out-of-state-customers for the first time.