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Local Governments Move In On Retail Vacancies

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has hiked the normal commercial property tax rate on vacant property from between $1.65 On March 3, San Francisco voters approved Proposition D , a property tax aimed at filling vacancies. Backers of the tax position it as a solution to the increasing amount of empty retail space in the city. and San Francisco. Starting Jan.

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The Election That Misplaced Small Businesses

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Trade has been a big topic of conversation on the campaign trail, as have debt, taxes, wages, immigration and monetary policy. Businesses were not only unhappy to be facing the problem, but many owners across regions and political affiliations also noted marked discontent with the invisibility of the issue.

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Killing Strategy: The Disruption Of Management Consulting

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When BeverageCo sought to take advantage of digital, they had many isolated initiatives (such as online advertising and a corporate Facebook page) underway, but lacked traction in any of them. Mitt Romney as governor of Massachusetts, clearly channeling his experience explaining slide decks at Bain & Company while addressing the people.