business
Deadline Approaches for Startup Weekend
The deadline to register for a small business startup convention is today
G4S Chief Admits Olympic Fiasco Has Embarrassed UK
G4S says it expects to lose between 35 million pounds and 50 million pounds ($54 million-$78 million) on the contract, which is equal to about 12 percent of its annual profit.
Homebuyers Beware: Latest Scam Making Rounds Targets You
Phony firms offer help…for a steep price…before disappearing.
Minimum Wage, Payday Loan Petitions Submitted
Supporters of raising Missouri’s minimum wage and limiting payday loans submitted petitions Sunday to get the separate measures on the November ballot, beating this weekend’s deadline to turn in signatures.
“No Call List” for Missouri Cell Phones
The House has given first-round approval to a bill permitting the addition of cellphones to the list.
St. Louis Leads The Way In Small Business Job Growth
70% of St. Louis entrepreneurs will be hiring in 2012.
Free Tax Preps Available Through BBB, Walmart Grant
Those meeting eligibility guidelines can get help at http://www.MyFreeTaxes.com.
Don’t Let March Madness Go To Your Wallet
BBB says Sweet 16 round in St. Louis will bring out scammers.
Manchester Stores Hit By Smash And Grab Robbers
Both businesses have been targeted by robbers before.
Owe Money, Miss a Court Date, Go to Jail?
An association representing debt collectors says there’s no “debtors’ prison” in Illinois

















