Small Business

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March 3, 2016 

Optimism Plummets Among Business Execs

Concerns about both the U.S. and global economy have led to sharply lower expectations for key performance indicators, the survey found. Profits are expected to grow less than one percent over the next 12 months, down from a projected two percent ...

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March 3, 2016 

5 Traits of Successful Small Businesses

There is a fine line between business success and business failure. When you better understand the qualities of a successful business, you will find yourself in position to make more informed and more confident decisions.

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February 29, 2016 

How to Help Small Businesses Pick, Register and Protect a Name

There are numerous aspects that go into picking the right business name. From a marketing perspective, you’ll want something that’s memorable, easy to say, easy to spell, and conveys the business’ brand promise. From a legal perspective, it’s a little ...

 9 Ways Small Businesses Can Save Cash

February 29, 2016 

9 Ways Small Businesses Can Save Cash

If you neglect to control your spending, if you are unsure of where all your profits are going, there could come a day when you have to downsize or take some other type of drastic measure.

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February 26, 2016 

ADP Gives Accountants Free HR HelpDesk Access During Tax Season

ADP is offering accountants and their small-business clients free access to the ADP HR HelpDesk during tax season. This offer is available to accountants nationwide who can also select up to five of their small-business clients (those with fewer than ...

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February 22, 2016 

How the U.S. Military Leads On Family-Friendly Employment Policies

Serving in the military and raising a family haven’t always been compatible, especially during times of international conflict and repeat deployments overseas. But that’s changing after a dramatic overhaul of benefits for active duty military announced Jan. 28 by Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. Effective immediately, active duty military women are eligible for 12 weeks...…

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February 22, 2016 

The Great Tech Crash of 2016

Everyone loves a good disaster story. From shifting tectonic plates to the zombie apocalypse, it is great fun to spin a story of impending disaster, including the impending crash of the technology sector and its stocks.

Dave McClure

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February 12, 2016 

Sage Launches Mobile Version of Sage Live for iOS

Sage has launched a new version of Sage Live only available on iOS. As a new Apple mobility partner, this will be the first in a series of solutions that Apple and Sage are collaborating together on for small businesses.

 Xero Offers New Integration with Microsoft Power BI for Excel

February 9, 2016 

Xero Offers New Integration with Microsoft Power BI for Excel

By integrating Xero financial data with Microsoft Power BI, Xero says it is delivering big data for small business so customers can directly connect with, and gain insight from, their business data through the deep visualization tools & the power of ...

 Aplos Software Gets $4 Million in Funding

February 9, 2016 

Aplos Software Gets $4 Million in Funding

Aplos has succeeded as a SaaS startup outside of Silicon Valley by being the first company to build cloud accounting software specifically for small nonprofits. Organizations of this size often use off-the-shelf small business software, which aren't ...

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February 8, 2016 

Simple Tools to Boost Productivity

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held annually in January in Las Vegas, introduces new products and technologies for consumers and businesses alike. Many consultants and authors use this event to find new products that can help clients ...

Randy Johnston