Clear Reporting from Across Alabama
Analysis of banking, industry, and regional development across Alabama, from Mobile's port activity to Huntsville's aerospace economy and statewide housing trends.
Construction crews in Auburn remain busy as developers continue building student housing and mixed-use projects to keep pace with steady university enrollment growth.
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Small-business owners across the Dothan area are increasingly relying on SBA-backed financing to expand operations as conventional lending standards remain tight.
Developers are advancing new retail and mixed-use projects along Hoover's major commercial corridors, betting on continued population growth in the suburb.
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
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When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
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Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
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Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
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Parts suppliers around Tuscaloosa County are adjusting staffing and output as automakers shift production schedules to match changing vehicle demand.
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Home prices and rents in Decatur are climbing as industrial expansion along the Tennessee River draws new workers to the area faster than housing supply can keep up.
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A Birmingham-based regional bank is growing its commercial lending division to meet rising demand from small and mid-sized businesses across central Alabama.
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Smaller aerospace and defense suppliers around Huntsville are hiring as prime contractors funnel more subcontracted work into the region's supply base.
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Farmers across the Wiregrass region are adjusting planting decisions and financing strategies as peanut and cotton markets shift, with input costs remaining a persistent concern.
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Credit unions serving Florence and the Muscle Shoals area are reporting steady membership growth as residents look for lower fees and more personalized service.
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