International Business News - Businesses http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif New Hampshire officials have been trying to lure Massachusetts businesses over the border for years by touting the state's low taxes and high quality of life, but in this economic downturn, recruiters are turning to wining and dining. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081119/nh-offers-limo-tours-perks-to-woo-mass-companies.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:55:20 EST Business groups are seeking to use this weekend's international economic summit to put their stamp on any regulatory reform that could be adopted in the wake of the global financial crisis. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081113/business-groups-compile-g-20-wish-lists.htm Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:31:48 EST China said Thursday it will give 1 billion yuan ($146 million) in credit guarantees to help small and mid-sized businesses as it tries to stoke its economy in the face of a global financial crisis. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081030/china-gives-money-to-help-small-businesses.htm Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:52:26 EDT Republican gubernatorial candidate Kenny Hulshof proposed Thursday to tap into the state's rainy day fund to give money to businesses that hire new employees. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081016/mo-gubernatorial-candidate-proposes-business-aid.htm Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:41:41 EDT Hawaii businesses are the most pessimistic they have been in at least a decade. A new survey released Thursday showed 63 percent of businesses believe the economy will worsen in the next year. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080905/most-hawaii-businesses-expect-economy-to-decline.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:49:55 EDT The state has fined more than 300 out-of-state businesses for operating in Connecticut without registering their companies here, officials said Wednesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080716/conn-cracks-down-on-unregistered-businesses.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:27:50 EDT Small business is risky business these days. Costs are rising, profits are shrinking and the ability of the big guys to keep prices relatively lower is drawing away customers. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/66954-uneasy-economy-small-businesses.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080609/small-businesses-fight-to-survive-in-tough-economy.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080609/small-businesses-fight-to-survive-in-tough-economy.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:44:24 EDT