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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.
December 3, 2012
Businesses tap into education programs outside classrooms
Andrea Fisher had 10 years of business experience with two partners in New York, but before opening her own retail store in La Crosse, Wisconsin, she wanted to know “the score.” So Fisher linked up with Mississippi River Valley SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), which lined her up with professionals to advise her on...…
November 30, 2012
Xero scores big: Gets $49 million in funding from U.S. investors
Xero's online accounting system has rapidly become one of the most popular and widely-used systems.
November 26, 2012
Going to the Cloud: How Web-Based Payroll Helped a Medical Practice Run More Efficiently
Heidi Blodgett didn’t get a nursing degree so that she could run the business and process payroll for a medical practice, but that’s where her life, career and family took her. Since she and her dermatologist husband Tom opened Blodgett Dermatology in Gallipolis, Ohio, more and more of Heidi’s time has been spent doing business…
November 20, 2012
Illinois CPA Society Offers Tips for Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck This “Black Friday” and Beyond
The Illinois CPA Society offers some tips for scoring the best discounts online while helping you stay on budget this holiday shopping season.
November 15, 2012
SBA to host Web Chats with How-To Tax and Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners
First of Two Web Chats is Monday, November 19, at 1 p.m. ET
November 15, 2012
Small business marketing doesn’t have to be expensive
When it comes to marketing a small business, the options can be overwhelming and costly. However, with a solid plan, it's possible to get results on a budget.
November 14, 2012
New website, photo contest to help with Small Business Saturday
Site offers resources, ideas encouraging small businesses to participate in Nov. 24 event
November 14, 2012
Samuel Adams Small Biz Loan program helps “Brew the American Dream”
Program Provides Funding and Coaching for Small Businesses in Washington, D.C.
November 12, 2012
National Debt Impacting Business Hiring Plans
The U.S. debt is weighing on business owners as they consider adding workers and making other investments, according to a new survey by Sageworks, a financial information company. In the survey, accounting and banking professionals were asked how the national debt affects businesses’ hiring and investment plans.
November 11, 2012
Holiday shopping season arriving earlier for retailers
Tthe National Retail Federation projects that sales during the traditional holiday shopping period (defined as November and December) will rise 4.1 percent, to $586.1 billion.
November 8, 2012
FreshBooks Brings Cloud Accounting to the iPad with New Native App
Native iPad app offers small business owners streamlined ability to create invoices, manage expenses and track project time easily from anywhere
November 4, 2012
New Financial Reporting Standards for Small Businesses
New AICPA framework would offer small businesses a new method of financial reporting. The framework is intended for companies who are not required to use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.