Small Business

Most small businesses are feeling optimistic about growth in 2024 and their ability to expand over the next 12 months.

Vermont, with high business loan approval rates, high minority-owned startup growth, low unemployment, and lower income disparities, takes the spotlight as the number one state for minority entrepreneurship.

In the past year, operators report needing to find new suppliers, removing items from their menus, adjusting portion sizes or substituting lower cost items all in response to elevated food prices.

The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in January were down 0.8% from December but up 0.6% year over year. That compared with increases of 0.4% month over month and 5.3% year over year in December.

The IRS listed several red flags of a questionable employee retention credit claim to help businesses resolve incorrect submissions.

The Xero Global Partner status recognizes global agreements with large accounting firms, networks or associations and supports deeper utilization of Xero globally.

Exports of food and other goods from the United States were up last year thanks to an explosion of trade involving private small and medium enterprises on the island.

Inventory management is a headache for many businesses. Order too little and you disappoint customers. Order too much and you have a warehouse full of unneeded merchandise.