New IRS 1099 Requirements for Landlords

Starting in 2011, there is a new tax requirement for landlords.  All landlords who receive $600 or more in rent for the year must send a 1099 to all service providers that the landlord paid $600 or more during the year, such as plumbers, carpenters, yard services or repair people.

Portsmouth Restaurant Seeks OK To Expand Patio To City Owned Land

Nice idea, Cliffe!  The owner of Pesce Blue in downtown Portsmouth, trying to gain support and authorization to expand the outside patio service… Great idea!  Other cities offer this arrangement, and it’s a perfect fit for Portsmouth!

as seen in Seacoast Online

www.seacoastonline.com 

By Charles McMahon

December 05, 2010 2:00 AM

PORTSMOUTH — The city is floating an idea to allow liquor service on public sidewalks after requests from at least one restaurant looking to expand service in the downtown.

The topic came up at the recent City Council retreat and is fueled by a request from Cliff Arrand, owner of Pesce Blue on Congress Street. The Italian kitchen and bar has featured an outdoor patio near Vaughan Mall the past seven years. Arrand said the current patio is on the restaurant's property and allows patrons to dine outside during summer days and drink alcohol, if they choose. "It really adds to downtown Portsmouth and the look and the feel of the city," he said.

Survey: Business Confidence Up For 2011

Very interesting report just released on how BUSINESS OWNERS feel about prospects in the coming year... this cuts through the political posturing to get to the source... business owners.. Please email me at bf@beangroup.com and I'll send you a full copy of the report.  ~bf

Survey: Business confidence up for 2011

Business owners cautious but optimistic for 2011; employment will likely remain flat.

CONCORD, N.H. – Dec. 1, 2010 – Data from the recently completed RKM/BIA 2011 Business Outlook Survey shows that business owners are cautious but optimistic about the economy going into 2011; however, they expect current employment levels to remain the same.