Small Business October 24, 2023
Holiday Spending Forecast for 2023: Average of $875 Per Person in U.S.
The amount is $42 more than consumers planned to spend in 2022, and is in line with the average holiday budget over the last five years.
Small Business October 23, 2023
Treasury Dept. Issues Report Card on Programs for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
In January, the Census Bureau released data which show that Americans have applied to start 10.5 million new businesses over the last two years, making 2021 and 2022 the strongest two years on record for new business applications.
Accounting October 23, 2023
CFOs Predict Growth in Net Profits
More than three-fourths (76%) of finance leaders predict net profit growth, with just over half (52%) saying their organizations will grow profits by more than 5%.
Small Business October 18, 2023
It’s Time for Your Clients to Tackle Meeting Minutes
Not all businesses are required to maintain meeting minutes, but it’s essential to understand which ones should.
Small Business October 18, 2023
Retail Sales Grew in September, But Core Year-Over-Year Gains Are Slowing
Retail sales continued to grow in September even as consumers faced continuing economic pressures, according to the National Retail Federation.
Small Business October 18, 2023
On-Demand Service Marketplace Compliance Can Be Challenging
On-demand service marketplaces are platforms that connect customers to retailers and service providers for more-or-less immediate delivery. Think less eBay or Etsy and more DoorDash, Upwork, and Lyft.
Small Business October 11, 2023
Small Business Credit Card Spending Up 20 Percent Post-Pandemic
Amid inflation and high interest rates, small businesses are increasingly turning to credit cards for operational and growth expenses.
Small Business October 10, 2023
New California Law Bans ‘Junk Fees’ on Hotel Bills, Concert Tickets, and More
You know the ones: A hotel bill that ends with a vague "resort fee." Or those concert tickets that double in price once it's time to type in your credit card information.
Small Business October 10, 2023
Retail Group Sees Slowdown in Import Cargo
Consumer spending grew 1.8% year over year in the second quarter rather than the 2.3% originally estimated, and NRF said last month that retail sales for the year could come in at the low end of its forecast.
Small Business October 10, 2023
Chicago to Phase Out Sub-Minimum Wage Rates for Tipped Workers
Under the new law, the gap between the tipped and full minimum wages will shrink 8% each year until the tipped and full minimum wages reach parity in 2028.
Accounting October 9, 2023
Paystand Adds Integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
This integration gives Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central customers a modern Payments-as-a-Service mode that is fully digital and intuitive.
Small Business October 6, 2023
U.S. Home Prices Surge in 2023
The four most valuable metro areas have remained largely unchanged over the past five years: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston.