Business - Decaturdaily.com

Super Bowl advertisers go after ‘second screens’

NEW YORK — Call it the “second-screen” Super Bowl. About two-thirds of smartphone and tablet owners use their gadgets to do things like text or post on Twitter while watching TV, according … more

By Mae Anderson
AP Business Writer | 2/5/12 | 153 views

Not too late to lower 2011 business taxes

NEW YORK — Although 2011 is history, you may still be able to save money on your business taxes. Many accountants and other tax preparers find that their small business clients overlook … more

By Joyce M. Rosenberg
AP Business Writer | 2/5/12 | 126 views

Building permits

Decatur The Decatur Building Department issued 45 permits totaling $5.56 million during the week ending Jan. 27. Projects estimated at more than $15,000 include: Daikin America Inc.; … more

2/5/12 | 125 views

People in business

Magnolia River International Inc. of Hartselle recently created two senior management positions. David Love will serve as vice president of the pipeline division and Dale Jobes will serve as vice … more

2/5/12 | 118 views

Industrial incentives growing

State and local incentives Carpenter Technology Corp. was granted to build a steel plant in Limestone County could prove a long-term bargain — as long as government agencies ensure the company … more

By Johnny Kampis | 2/5/12 | 280 views | 2 comments

Some 2011 ads kept their buzz after the big game

NEW YORK — Companies hope you’ll be gabbing about their Super Bowl ads on Monday morning. But the ultimate score is if those conversations continue throughout the year. The Super Bowl is an … more

By Mae Anderson
AP Retail Writer | 2/5/12 | 108 views

Foundation must be laid first

Dear Dave: We’ve read about your plan, and we’re in pretty good shape financially, but we don’t know what to do next. We have $400,000 in a 401(k) for retirement, but we don’t have an … more

2/5/12 | 217 views

New place to pump iron

Blair Sawyer worked out on an elliptical machine, gazing from the terrace of Bender's Gym to the spacious first floor below. That room, with floor-to-ceiling windows and an overhead fan that could … more

By Johnny Kampis | 1/29/12 | 428 views | 1 comment

Internet shows hint of coming change

NEW YORK — After years of experimenting, the top video destinations on the Web are suddenly flush with original programming: documentaries, reality shows and scripted series. During the next … more

By Jake Coyle
Associated Press | 1/29/12 | 176 views

Right-to-work impact unclear after 70 years

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The battle over the right-to-work issue may be reaching a conclusion in Indiana as the state prepares to adopt its law, but the argument over exactly what the measure means … more

By Tom LoBianco
Associated Press | 1/29/12 | 208 views