Press Release March 12, 2022 Below is a statement by Frank Knapp Jr, President and CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce, regarding the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan and its impact on lowering health insurance costs. Mr. Knapp is also Co-Chair of Small Business for America’s Future and serves […]
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The Washington Post March 9, 2022 Highlights: Before the coronavirus pandemic, gas prices were on the decline. After shutting down wells and laying off employees, De Haan said, oil companies have been slow to catch up to the rapid rise in gasoline demand. That caused prices to climb. Then, as Russia’s attack on Ukraine unfolded,
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SC Department of Employment and Workforce The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program provides tax credits for businesses each time they hire a new, eligible employee. You can benefit from hiring within the following groups: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipient Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients Empowerment Zone residents Marlboro County Rural Renewal
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PennLive Patriot-News March 4, 2022 By Frank Knapp Jr. The businesses in this country overwhelmingly support Ukraine and its efforts to repel the Russian invasion. They stand with democracy in Ukraine and in all nations that recognize that government should reflect the will of its people as determined by free and fair elections. Russia’s autocratic
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You still have time to see if you qualify Check out our 30-minute recorded webinar for information on the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), the less well-known federal stimulus program. Even if you have only one employee, you can be eligible for the ERTC. This might be the best 30-minutes you ever
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The Hill March 2, 2022 By Frank Knapp Jr., Opinion Contributor Inflation is top of mind for Americans. The everyday-consumer prices are driving the public’s ill feelings about the economy with the cost of gas being a principal concern and financial burden. So, it is understandable that elected officials look for some fast, if only
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Columbia Regional Business Report February 28, 2022 Big worries, small businesses Inflation, supply chain woes contribute to owners’ ongoing concerns By Christina Lee Knauss Contributing Writer With inflation rising faster than it has since Ronald Reagan was president, small businesses are among those being hit hardest by rising prices. Economists and business leaders from
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Earned Income Tax Credits For Your Employees Tax season is here and your employees may be qualified for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC provides greater security for working Americans, especially for those with children – providing families with a financial boost while growing the economy and reducing poverty rates. An estimated 20%
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WLTX-TV February 24, 2022 Meet three young entrepreneurs taking care of Business in the Midlands By Whitney Sullivan COLUMBIA, S.C. — The United States is at a 40-year low in new business startups, according to the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce. It is one of the reasons the non-profit organization says the community
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