Technology January 9, 2025
Ramp Rolls Out Integration with Workday Financial Management
The integration, announced on Jan. 9, streamlines and automates accounting processes to help shared customers close the books more quickly and accurately.
January 18, 2013
Retailers struggle to face the digital revolution
Retailers are facing a serious challenge: Change -- or die. But how exactly? Responding to the digital revolution was the vexing problem pondered by retail executives and industry experts alike this week at the National Retail Federation convention.
January 17, 2013
AppDirect Partners with Small Business Web to Bring Software to SMBs
AppDirect recently announced it has partnered with the Small Business Web to launch the Small Business Web Directory.
January 17, 2013
SBA simplifies contracting program for women-owned small businesses
Women-owned small businesses will have greater access to federal contracting opportunities as a result of changes included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 (NDAA) to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program.
January 17, 2013
NSBA Seeking Small Business Owners for Award
The National Small Business Association is currently seeking active and involved small business owners for the 2013 Lewis A. Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award. The award honors small-business owners who go above and beyond in advocating for the small-business community.
January 17, 2013
At stockholder meeting, Intuit CEO hints at role in small business lending
With small business lending opportunities tight because of the reluctance of many financial institutions to qualify businesses for loans, Intuit is looking at ways it could work with small businesses and lenders to help provide better financial strength assessments, which could help with the qualification process.
January 16, 2013
Winners of FedEx Small Business Grant Competition announced
FedEx has announced the winners of its first national Small Business Grant Competition. The winner: Darn Good Yarn, a small business based in Sebec, Maine. Its founder, Nicole Snow, will receive a $25,000 grant to invest in and further grow the business.
January 16, 2013
Proposal would exempt family businesses from Pennsylvania inheritance tax
The state's inheritance tax can leave heirs scrambling to cover a tax bill. And many end up selling the business or taking out costly loans.
January 16, 2013
SBA workshop on Friday in San Antonio, focus on SMB financing
The El Paso District office of the U.S. Small Business Administration will present a workshop on the "ABC's of Financing Your Small Business."
January 16, 2013
Businesses thriving a year after first Pittsburgh Startup Weekend
Less than six months after attending Pittsburgh Startup Weekend, Traci and Joe Lipple have a new marriage and a new business plan for turning their joint venture from an idea to an app.
January 16, 2013
Oklahoma small businesses offered drought relief loans from SBA
Financial relief is available from the Small Business Administration for non-farm businesses in 77 Oklahoma counties and neighboring states to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans, announced Alfred E. Judd, director of SBA's Disaster Field Operations Center-West.
January 16, 2013
CPA & farmer says new tax law will be beneficial for farmers and ag business
The year 2013 should be another strong one for agricultural equipment sales, thanks to a Jan. 1 change in the federal tax law, as well as overall strength in commodity markets and accumulated farm financial strength.
January 15, 2013
Small businesses optimistic about growth and hiring in 2013 – survey
As 2013 begins, small business owners are excited about the year's prospects according to a new survey of more than 600 small business owners released today by ONTRAPORT, provider of the comprehensive business and marketing automation platform OfficeAutopilot.