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The big five accounting firms get most of the attention in the industry. But they only make up 10% of the firms in the U.S. Overall, 90% of these accounting firms have 10 or fewer owners or partners. Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting designed its new TaxWise Mobile app for tax preparers. These preparers have…

Independent retailers are a huge economic engine in local communities. But in order to find out their role on the U.S. economy, SCORE researched the subject and compiled the latest 2019 retail statistics into an easy-to-understand infographic. 2019 Retail Statistics Titled “Small Retailers Can Compete and Win,” it is a timely report because July is Independent…

New HRA regulations will allow small businesses to fund employee premiums in the individual health insurance market. The new version of the HRA (health reimbursement arrangement) will disrupt traditional group coverage by letting employees pick their plans. Individual Coverage HRA It’s called the individual coverage HRA (ICHRA). This new rule is set to go into…

Children as young as four years old worked in appalling conditions in the early 20th century.  We’ve collected vintage photographs of 17 child labor jobs from that era in the United States. The pictures are the work of investigative photographer Lewis Hine. He documented working conditions on behalf of the National Child Labor Committee between…

Sponsored Post When marketing your business, your goal is to reach and engage with the most people possible. While email, websites and blogs supply customers with information, there is another medium that has proven to be incredibly effective at engaging prospects: text messaging. With its concise nature, timely delivery and prominent position on a customer’s…

The summer season is hectic for many. It can seem like a massive task to get clients to engage meaningfully during the summer months, as people are dealing with everything from kids being home from school and unwinding to finishing up plans for a well-deserved vacation. Encouraging clients to stay engaged with the business is…

There are two things that will help your success as an entrepreneur; a strong authentic brand and a thriving community that supports the mission of your company. This week on The Small Business Radio Show, Ramon Ray discusses the secret to your company’s success is to seek the support of fans in your specific niche.…

Think about project staffing on a tight budget. Many businesses find it a difficult task. Businesses need to be able to find the right balance. When assigning staff or budget to a project, ensure that the company makes the best use of people’s skills. And makes the best use of company resources too. Look at…

Digital technology benefits today’s small businesses by introducing efficiency. These businesses realize the availability of enterprise-grade solutions at a price they can afford. The latest effort in this endeavor is the expansion of the partnership between Mastercard and Zoho. According to Mastercard, small businesses around the world will have access to a comprehensive array of products…

The second quarter of 2019 ranks as the most active for  business sales over the last decade. The data comes from the Q2 2019 BizBuySell Insight Report, which looks at the national business-for-sale trends and transaction activity. BizBuySell Q2 2019 Insight Report According to BizBuySell, 4,948 transactions took place in the first half of 2019.…

When you get an app for your small business, it has to work with what you already have. Any compatibility issues and the inefficiencies it creates will result in additional pain points until it is fixed. Zoho has more than 40 apps for small businesses which work together seamlessly. In addition to providing all of…

YouTube is one of the most powerful platforms you can use to share your message with customers online. Whether you’re already on YouTube and looking to improve your strategy or are just interested in learning about video content in general, here are some tips from members of the online small business community that you may…

Capital is an indispensable resource throughout all stages of a business, but access to said capital is not always possible. This is especially the case for small businesses, which leads owners to look for alternative lenders when they need funds. Q2 2019 Private Capital Access Index According to the Q2 2019 Private Capital Access Index…

We’re always working anymore. We may post business hours on our office or stores but those don’t tell how much business owners are working before and after them. But maybe that’s because our customers are OK with it? That’s why we weren’t too surprised by the results of a new survey from Carphonewarehouse this week.…

If I had to pick one overarching theme from the 15 or so CRM industry events I’ve attended so far this year it would probably be AI. More specifically it would center around the crossroads of where automation and AI intersect.  And during last month’s PegaWorld user conference, I had a chance to speak with…

On average, a cyber attack costs small businesses $53,987. While this is much less than the loss millions medium and large enterprises experience, proportion to size it is substantial. And one of the ways hackers wreak this havoc is using phishing attacks. So, what does a phishing attack costs your business? A new infographic from…

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Often clients are the ones questioning an invoice and initiating invoice disputes, but the scenario can also play out in reverse. Contractors may have questions or comments on what they can and can’t include on the invoice before they send it. Recently, I worked with a contractor who asked to bill me for a bit more than…