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COVID-19 Scams Target The Business Community

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This week's B2B Data Digest takes a look at the numbers behind the latest instances of fraud, including fraudulent invoices, corporate tax scams and more. $19 500,000 or more in fines may be issued to a Massachusetts woman who pleaded guilty to taking part in a BEC scam, according to a press release by the U.S.

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Staples To Debut New Store Format With Coworking, Podcasting

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Staples is thinking outside the box with a new store format that highlights podcasting, community events and coworking spaces. The offerings include a 500-square-foot community space where shoppers can join or host events like workshops, speaker sessions and meetings. Mike Motz, CEO of Staples U.S.

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Many Unemployed Still Waiting For Their First Check

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While many states where workers who receive a 1099 tax form instead or a W-2 and don’t qualify for benefits, the legislation provides cash for those independent contractors. Massachusetts may be one of the rare exceptions. But in Maine, at least, the benefits have yet to flow, according to the report. “The

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Local Governments Move In On Retail Vacancies

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In addition, dynamic pop-up, cultural, artistic or community-oriented programming aligned with these goals will be encouraged to ensure that the space functions as a vibrant asset and experience for residents and visitors,” according to the statement. has hiked the normal commercial property tax rate on vacant property from between $1.65

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WEF Forms Consortium For International Crypto Governance

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The consortium will bring together traditional financial institutions, worldwide enterprises, government representatives, academics, technical experts, global organizations, members of WEF’s communities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

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Commercial Real Estate or Business Lending: Which Is Better?

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Me: Commercial Real Estate loans are the most profitable product in a community bank's arsenal and have been through various interest rate environments. This was the conversation I had with a senior lender of a client at the Massachusetts Bankers' Association annual convention. The pre-tax ROA might not look great.

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Credit Union Helps US Marijuana Businesses Put Down Roots

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On October 4, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) issued its final four recreational marijuana licenses to businesses, meaning legal marijuana will soon be available for purchase. Massachusetts joins a handful of states, including Colorado, Washington and Maine, that have taken steps to legalize recreational marijuana.

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