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Opinion

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  • Adrian Moore
  • August 3, 2018
An end to poverty?

Our entire cultural and economic base would have to transform for a UBI to work without creating problems of unaffordable costs, disincentives to strive, create and help others, and even more conflict between doers and takers.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Columnist .
  • July 13, 2018
The burden of over-regulation remains a key threat

Our country needs regulations and no one is calling for zero regulations. But, there comes a tipping point where the burden is just so taxing that it hurts economic growth. Case in point was made by the Obama administration that the over-regulation of the

  • Opinion
    By
  • Columnist .
  • June 21, 2018
Student loans — economic shackles — present looming heartache

A commission assembled by the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) says change is needed in the undue hardship standards that apply to student loans in bankruptcy discharges.Student loan debt “is one of the most significant economic problems facing the Uni

  • Opinion
  • By Scott Amatuccio
  • June 15, 2018
Want an SBA loan? Get to yes, fast.

SBA Loans, banks, Axiom Bank, small business, yes, Scott Amatuccio

  • Opinion
    By
  • Columnist .
  • April 20, 2018
Gambling with taxpayer money and losing: Florida's business incentives program

Incentive programs fail because they do not account for the fact that the firms are highly volatile and prone to failure.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Columnist .
  • April 13, 2018
Employers: Take care of caretakers

Florida’s demographics mean some of your employees are bound to be taking care of loved ones. Looking out for them can help improve retention and performance.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 9, 2018
Trump's tariffs not fit for print

Economist knows 'it's just dumb. It's just so stupid.'

  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Schuneman
  • March 2, 2018
Get the credit you deserve

Your business survived the 2017 hurricanes. It's time to get credit where credit is due.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2018
How Colorado's pot laws have created a disaster

Pot-related traffic deaths and homelessness are soaring; consumption among teens is out of control; and the cartels are operating huge hidden plantations in national forests.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • February 2, 2018
When you should revisit your company's values

Values can shift as things change in your business. Follow these six steps to help you determine — and stick to — yours.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Schuneman
  • January 19, 2018
Tax break for pass-throughs

Small business owners could see tax relief — if they meet requirements.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • January 12, 2018
Life After Your Business: What's Your Passion?

Retiring from your business is like starting a new life. Make sure you make a plan to fill yours.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 5, 2018
Word for 2018: '20-Great-teen!

Despite the World of Trump, we can continue to turn the tide with our own decorum and the push for economic freedom.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 29, 2017
We're Main Street; not 'mainstream'

The national news media have smeared all of journalism, while the media tech giants admit they 'are destroying how society works.' Whom can you trust? Some of us still place a high value on credibility, reliability and trustworthiness.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2017
Libertarians: Don't blame us for school choice disappointment

True school freedom, says a leading think-tank and school choice advocate, takes true dedication.

  • Opinion
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