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payroll businesses

Coverage of payroll businesses in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 31 · 19:16 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 19:16 UTC
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  • BUSINESSJul 31 · 19:16 UTCBATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT
    America’s startup boom is real, but it’s not creating as many jobs as in the past

    The U.S. set a record with 3.23 million business applications in the first half of 2026, a 12.1% increase from 2025. However, only 5.7% of these are projected to become payroll businesses within a year, sparking debate over whether the surge reflects genuine growth or filings for side projects, hobbies, or solo ventures. AI tools are enabling startups to operate with minimal staff, reducing immediate job creation.

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