Survey: Florida small businesses optimistic on staffing – The Business Journal
The 100 businesses surveyed in August expressed confidence about their business performance, capital investments and future growth plans. Sixty percent expect to meet or exceed revenue projections in the fourth quarter, which was an increase …

Businesses prepare for ‘Nights of Lights’ – News4Jax.com
Some businesses in St. Augustine have already put up their decorations for this year’s Nights of Lights festival, which starts Saturday. It’s an event that usually brings in a crowd, but in recent years, some businesses have cut back on decorations or …

Businesses share tips on surviving light-rail construction – msnbc.com
The Mesa Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop Wednesday on how businesses can manage during light-rail construction when work begins next year on a 3-mile extension. The chamber is inviting businesses on or near Main Street, where the …

Downtown Businesses Getting in The Holiday Spirit – msnbc.com
23 downtown businesses are competing for a traveling trophy for the most festive window display. Visitors can vote for their favorites at the red-curtained businesses and be eligible for prizes. “Well it’s kick off for the holiday season …

Canadian businesses look to keep improvements, prices in 2012: report – The Vancouver Sun
OTTAWA Canadian businesses are “cautiously optimistic” about the future, but plan nevertheless to hold the line on prices in the next year, hoping to keep Canadian consumers shopping on this side of the border, according to a Bank of …

Local businesses welcome proposed smoking ban – TMCnet
If the proposal passes, it would go into effect Jan. 22, which is two weeks before the Super Bowl. Across the United States, many businesses have moved toward becoming smoke-free. Fox59 checked along Mass Avenue and spoke to businesses that are …

Small Businesses Applaud Introduction of Marketplace Fairness Act – Yahoo Finance
Not only does this bill help small businesses by offering states an incentive to simplify sales tax regulations, it also helps local retailers that have been struggling to compete with online retailers that have not had to collect sales tax.