BY DEENA YELLIN STAFF WRITER The Record Trees: They’re such a part of the landscape, you hardly notice them. But officials are taking increasing note of their vital role beyond providing shade and homes for wildlife and making the neighborhood look nice. They also improve air quality and, of added importance given recent extreme weather, prevent soil erosion in heavy rains and cool things down during summer scorchers. So if you want to chop one down, beware. All across the Garden State, stiff municipal laws are targeting the razing of trees. Many local governments require private property owners to obtain [ Read More ]
Archive for August 1st, 2012
Small Businesses and the Affordable Care Act You know the value of providing health insurance to your employees. But it can be a real challenge for small businesses. On average, small businesses pay about 18% more than large firms for the same health insurance policy. And small businesses lack the purchasing power that larger employers have. The health care law provides tax credits and soon – the ability to shop for insurance in Exchanges that help close this gap. Top Things to Know for Small Businesses If you have up to 25 employees, pay average annual wages below $50,000, and [ Read More ]
