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Amid Economic Vigor, Small Firms Struggle To Find Talent

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McMahon told the media outlet about one small business owner in Jacksonville, Florida who attributed rising investments and hiring to recent tax reform. For the companies that will seek funding, two-thirds will first go to a bank to do so. economy and, possibly, tax reform. percent for the first quarter.

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Here’s How The Opioid Crisis Is Losing Retailers $9B A Year

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Smith used drugs for the past decade before starting her recovery journey at Gateway Community Services in Jacksonville, Florida. “As In addition, the crime cuts into state sales tax revenue: Tennessee loses more than $14 million a year to return fraud. As an addict, I just feel like I go to any length.”.

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Data Dive, Better Together Edition: Worldpay, FIS, Google, eBay, PayPal, Instagram

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At the conclusion of the deal, FIS shareholders will own around 53 percent of the company, while Worldpay shareholders will own about 47 percent. Combining with FIS helps us accelerate the achievement of that, now benefiting from new scale and capabilities that will truly differentiate the company globally. merchant customers.

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