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Walmart agrees to pay 1 cent more to field workers

Tomato harvesters in Florida have struck a deal with Walmart the largest private food buyer in the U.S., giving them a penny more per pound of tomato, reports Mother Jones.

By Staff |January 24, 2014

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Where rich clients want to stay when they’re out of town

These hotels cost more per night than some or your clients receive in pension benefits all year.

By Staff |January 24, 2014

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Gov’t needs to be clear about FATCA

The federal New Democrats are calling upon federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to open up on how the government plans on co-operating with the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

By Staff |January 24, 2014

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Low job growth a problem small firms can help fix

If the federal government wants to grow the economy and get job numbers back on track, it should adopt the solutions recommended by the small business community, says the CFIB.

By Staff |January 24, 2014

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