Area businesses fear T shutdowns will throw sales off track – Boston Herald
In January and February, especially if we have a bad winter, nobody is going to want to go out. That s traditionally the deadest time for retail. The T being closed those times will have more of an impact on the local businesses.

Goodman Fielder looks to sell businesses – ninemsn
Breads and spreads maker Goodman Fielder will consider selling its commercial milling and oils businesses under a restructure aimed at returning it to profitability. Manufacturing plants in Western Australia and New Zealand may also be closed, the company said.

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 …

Fla. businesses to pay out more for unemployment – Yahoo Finance
In a move that some fear could hamper a fragile recovery now under way, nearly 460,000 businesses across the state will have to pay higher unemployment taxes. The news comes as Gov. Rick Scott continues to push creating jobs in the state by …

New fees for businesses operating in city parks – KVUE
Starting next year, the City of Austin will regulate classes held in parks through a permit and fee system. Businesses will be asked for a $50 permit every six months and to provide the city a cut of 45 cents per client per session. “It’s …

Small Businesses Can Beat the High Cost of Mobile APP Development with Bizhappy.com – Newsblaze.com
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Small businesses can launch their own mobile marketing campaign in just 15 minutes, for less than a $1 a day by using a new APP called Bizhappy (http://www.bizhappy.com). “The price of …

Businesses give back by offering Thanksgiving meal – Detroit News
Two local businesses, The Professional Group and a Ram’s Horn Restaurant, will provide a free Thanksgiving meal to those in need as a way of giving back to the community. The meal will be available Monday from 4-9 p.m. only at the Ram’s Horn …

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 …

Businesses and Private Sector Accelerates Transition to Green Economy – Newsblaze.com
Businesses and governments are accelerating investment in the green sectors of the economy, a United Nations report unveiled today shows, stressing that the trend will facilitate the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient and …