Accounting

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May 19, 2014 

Small Business Optimism Increases, But Uncertainty Persists

Small business optimism increased in April, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The group's April index rose 1.8 points to a post-recession high of 95.2. The economy continues to perform modestly and April’s index followed suit as it crossed the 95 marker for the first time since 2007. Seven Index components improved, one…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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May 19, 2014 

Oregon Couple Honored as Small Business Persons of the Year

Burning the candle at both ends, an Oregon couple is now experiencing the sweet smell of success. Husband-and-wife team Billy Taylor and Brook Harvey-Taylor, the founders of Portland, Ore. based company – Pacifica, have been named today this year’s National Small Business Persons of the Year at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), National Small…

 Sage Launches ERP X3

May 15, 2014 

Sage Launches ERP X3

Sage North America has announced the release of Sage ERP X3 version 7, a global business management solution for midsized companies, designed to address businesses’ top challenges of winning new customers, reducing operating costs and growing revenue. Because companies with more accessible, usable data grow faster, Sage ERP X3 version 7 brings flexibility and an…

 Mitt Romney Supports Minimum Wage Increase

May 15, 2014 

Mitt Romney Supports Minimum Wage Increase

Former presidential candidate and Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney said last week that he supports an increase in the minimum wage, in stark contrast to many in his party.

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May 15, 2014 

Intuit Acquires Online Accounts Payable System Invitbox

Intuit announced late Wednesday that it has acquired Invitco. The Australia-based company is the developer of Invitbox, an online system for managing accounts payable. Intuit is the company behind QuickBooks, TurboTax, Quicken, Mint and many other small business and financial management systems.

 Intuit Marks First “Accountant Day”

May 14, 2014 

Intuit Marks First “Accountant Day”

On May 8, Intuit market the first-ever Global Accountant Day (Twitter: #accountantday), bringing the company's more than 250 accountant-facing employees a challenge to put aside their day-to-day work to reach out and interact with an accountant.

 The Friendliest Cities for Small Business Workers

May 14, 2014 

The Friendliest Cities for Small Business Workers

Small businesses employ about 47% of non-government workers in the U.S., pay more than 40 percent of the private payroll, and create more than 60 percent of the new jobs added over the past 20 years, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. However, not all states and cities are the same when it comes…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 BDO Acquires Fort Worth Accounting Firm

May 13, 2014 

BDO Acquires Fort Worth Accounting Firm

The national accounting and business services firm BDO USA is acquiring the Fort Worth, Texas-based firm of Hartman Leito & Bolt, the firms announced on Wednesday.

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May 13, 2014 

How to Discourage Clients from Price Shopping

Do clients ever tell you they’ve priced-shopped your services? Do they ever leave with no explanation, maybe because they were price focused? Or are you worried you’ll have to lower your prices or continue to forego increases in order to retain good customers?

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May 13, 2014 

Holistic Accounting – A New Approach

In quiet conversations, the concept of holistic accounting is being examined and considered as the next major trend in client services. In a nutshell, holistic accountant addresses the client as a complete entity and seeks to help in meeting all of their business needs.

Dave McClure