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The companies most popular on expense reports: Delta, Marriott, Starbucks
Kai Ryssdal Apr 23, 2013
Which companies show up the most on business expense reports?
Cupcakes meet bitcoins
Kai Ryssdal Apr 17, 2013
Baker Jennifer Longson runs one of a handful of retail businesses that accept bitcoins as payment. Where some see twin bubbles, she insists cupcakes or bitcoins are sticking around.
'Mad Men' returns and small businesses capitalize
Jason Slotkin Apr 5, 2013
Season 6 of AMC's "Mad Men" premieres this Sunday. Fans are no doubt eager to catch up with the exploits of Don, Peggy and Pete -- and businesses are eager to catch up with those fans.
Could being named the 'best ever' be bad?
Kai Ryssdal Mar 26, 2013
Slate columnist Farhad Manjoo loves his hoodie from American Giant. But after he reviewed it online, all the sweatshirts sold out. And the company was forced to scale up before it was ready.
Why a senator shouldn't eat spaghetti with the president, and 9 other tips
Adriene Hill Mar 13, 2013
President Obama sat down for a meal with Republican leaders to talk about the budget. So what do you eat, when you're working while eating?
Yes, the rich pay more tax; their income is up, too
David Weinberg Mar 5, 2013
The latest income tax increase on the wealthy could result in their paying a greater share of income in federal taxes since 1979. Their income has increased even more.
What the minimum wage means at work
Sarah Gardner Feb 13, 2013
President Obama proposed a minimum wage increase to help the lowest-paid workers. Opponents say businesses will just eliminate jobs. We go to a restaurant to talk to an employee and employer.
Boston pizzeria gets new ownership - its former employees
Curt Nickisch Feb 13, 2013
In a twist, former employees who'd been duped out of overtime pay become part-owners of a Harvard Square pizzeria.
A brief history of the income tax
Tracey Samuelson Feb 1, 2013
The modern American income tax celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend.
Increase in payroll tax raises concerns for Cleveland small business owner
Sarah Gardner Jan 2, 2013
Steve Presser, proprietor of Big Fun toy store in Cleveland, says although the deal to avert the fiscal cliff eases uncertainty among consumers, the payroll tax increase raises a whole other list of issues.
