Business News 25 U.S. States Are Raising Minimum Wages in 2024. Here’s What It Means for Your State Meanwhile, 20 states will remain at the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, which hasn't been increased since 2009. By Sam Silverman
Buying a Franchise Seattle Says Franchises Aren’t Small Businesses, Forces Them on $15 Wage Fast Track By Kate Taylor
Building a Business IRS Will Tax Bitcoin, Says It’s Not Currency In a historic ruling, the IRS said Bitcoin is property, not currency, and will be taxed as such. Here's what you need to know. By Kim Lachance Shandrow
Human Resources Obama’s Budget: What’s In It for Entrepreneurs The White House released its fiscal year 2014 budget proposal today. Here's a look at what's in it for small-business owners and entrepreneurs. By Catherine Clifford
Building a Business Federal Wage Regulations Bring More Red Tape A new rule that kicks in today asks employers of tipped workers to do more paperwork or face the loss of a key credit. By Diana Ransom