RALEIGH, N.C. — State lawmakers on Thursday appointed 18 members of the education community to serve on two commissions – the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission and Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission. The Teaching Fellows Commission was created to determine which programs will participate and which students will receive forgivable loans starting in the 2018-19 academic year. The Teaching Fellows Read More

The small business landscape is changing with the wave of deregulation proposed and implemented by the administration of President Donald Trump. To understand how all this is affecting small businesses, it’s important to recognize the regulatory balancing act between the federal government and the states, says ComplyRight, a firm specializing in helping small businesses navigate a variety of compliance issues. Generally, Read More

Dan Savage at Tiffany & Co in New York, New York in 2016. Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co. Dan Savage has a message for liberals in the age of Donald Trump and Mike Pence: “There is a strain of the left that is really invested in show trials and purity testing and virtue signaling,” he said. “And would rather Read More

If an unregistered agent sells a property , he will face a penalty of Rs 10,000 per day till he complies with the rule.   BENGALURU: The Karnataka government will come down heavily on builders and brokers who have not registered themselves with the state Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), a top official said. The deadline for registration under the Read More

When you think of dosa, the first preparation that comes to your mind is that of masala dosa. We can however make our favourite snack healthier by experimenting with its filling. So, if you don’t feel like having plain dosa, but can’t really have potatoes, this recipe is perfect for you. Palak Paneer Dosa Ingredients Dosa batter (2-3 cups) Spinach Read More

  An overspill of patriotism led us to Desiya Cafe, recently opened at the end of the lane at Hauz Khas Village. The moment we walked in, what came across were the interiors that were very Indian hipster, a decorative style encompassing Hinglish paraphrased in pop-coloured graffiti, vintage posters and signs, desi bric-a-brac, lanterns and upturned chai glasses serving as Read More

It is unbelievable but this woman can really eat caloriesworth five days in one sitting! Nela Zisser is a professional competitive eater and even watching her hog on her food can satiate you, if not make repugnant, for next three meals. From cheese pizzas to Chinese platters, from bananas to eating a breakfast worth 10,000 calories, this woman can do it all. Have a look at her Read More

Investing in real estate as a business can be a great way to make money. Your tenants, whether business or residential, will contribute to cash flow and operating profit every month, right? The property will appreciate for an eventual sale, and you’ll gain tax deductions connected to real estate property. Yes, all these things can happen — but real estate investing can Read More

America’s cattle ranchers are watching the new deal for beef exported to China closely.  The first U.S. shipments began arriving there July 16.  Buzz Tatom is a Partner and Ranch Sales Associate at Venture West Ranches in Montana.  Tatom spoke with Small Business Trends about the challenges facing ranchers now considering the latest news. Challenges Faced by Cattle Ranchers Succession Planning Many American cattle ranches Read More

Most small business owners travel out of town on business. Some do this frequently; others only occasionally. Either way, the cost can mount up. Certify reported that the average annual cost of a business trip in the U.S. is $949 for plane tickets, hotel fees, and other expenses. Being able to deduct travel costscan provide significant financial relief for a small business. However, Read More