Would you believe there’s a New Jersey government agency that will advocate for your business when you have to deal with other government agencies? In this episode, we explore a little-known gem called the New Jersey Business Action Center. The center helps new businesses get started and existing businesses grow by answering questions and solving problems they have with New Jersey laws and regulations, permitting, exporting and more. And best of all, there is no cost to use the center’s services.

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Allegations of bribery! International intrigue! Dramatic revelations! We’re not talking about the latest blockbuster movie – we’re talking about the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump. Washington lobbyist Robert Zucker talks to us about how the impeachment process works, what’s happened so far and what might happen next.

In this episode, we talk with NJ Spotlight reporter John Reitmeyer about the controversial issue of creating a state-owned bank in New Jersey. Governor Murphy recently issued an executive order establishing a State Bank Implementation Board tasked with creating an outline of what types of loans such a bank would issue and how it would operate. Listen to learn more about the details as well as what those who support the idea and those who oppose it are saying.

29: New Jersey’s Economy: Good or Not So Good?

In this episode we talk with Michael Lahr, director of the Rutgers Economic Advisory Service, about New Jersey’s economy: where it stands now and where it may be headed. In particular, we look at the state’s fiscal and tax environments in comparison with our neighboring states.

The rules and regulations that govern CPAs in New Jersey — the Accountancy Act and the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy regulations — have recently gone through long-awaited updates. If you’re a New Jersey CPA, or aspiring to become one, listen in as NJCPA Chief Learning Officer Jim Hardenberg, CPA, and State Board member Jack Dailey, CPA, highlight the most significant changes.

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It’s the one-year anniversary of the IssuesWatch Podcast! Here we give you a look behind the curtain at how the podcast has evolved, what host Jeff Kaszerman likes the most - and least - about it, and what you can look forward to in future episodes.

Americans owe a staggering $1.6 trillion in student loans – more than both credit cards and auto loans. So it’s no wonder that NJCPA members and others are calling this a crisis. Hear about how we got here and what the NJCPA is trying to do about it.

Anyone who has ever had to deal with providing health insurance for their employees is aware of the enormous impact health care issues have on the bottom line. Chrissy Buteas, chief government affairs office at the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), talks with us about health care legislative and policy issues on both the state and federal levels that are impacting New Jersey businesses.

Is Congress dysfunctional? Are tariffs hurting the country? Will the SALT deduction cap ever go away? Find out the answers to these questions and more during our discussion with Rob Zucker, a partner at Winning Strategies Washington with 25 years of political and public policy experience. As a South Orange native with many New Jersey clients, Rob is tuned in to the national issues that are of particular interest to Garden State residents and business owners.

The legal liability environment in New Jersey has been bad for decades, and it’s been getting worse over the past two years – especially in the area of employment law. Alida Kass, president of the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute, discusses with us what factors have led the American Tort Reform Foundation to rate New Jersey as a “Judicial Hellhole.” How did we get here, who’s at fault, and what do business owners need to be aware of to protect themselves from serious risks? Listen to find out.