Small Business

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June 2, 2022 

How Alternative Financing Can Help Companies Grow

Traditionally, when companies needed financing for growth, they chose between either raising debt or equity. Equity fundraising is, of course, dilutive, which isn’t a good fit for everyone—or even possible, given venture capital has historically ...

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June 1, 2022 

2022 Independent Contractor Update

Employers consistently misclassify workers, which could land them in big trouble with state and federal labor departments, resulting in heavy fines and possibly having to compensate workers for back pay and benefits.

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 Accion Opportunity Fund Launches Small Business Coaching Hub

May 26, 2022 

Accion Opportunity Fund Launches Small Business Coaching Hub

Through the AOF Coaching Hub, small business owners can schedule coaching sessions via phone or Zoom with just one click. AOF's expert advisors are available to support small business owners on the most pressing challenges like business and startup ...

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May 19, 2022 

Starting a Business? Why You Should Consult a CPA

Bringing big plans to fruition and keeping the company viable as it grows can be a weighty task. About 20 percent of new businesses fail within one year, and only about a third of new businesses are around after 10 years.

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May 19, 2022 

Neat Adds Financial Management Capabilities

The Neat Company, a provider of small business bookkeeping automation and document management, has added new capabilities to its financial management platform. Neat now gives small business owners even more options with respect to exporting their ...

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May 17, 2022 

Retail Sales Remain High Despite Inflation

The data suggest that Americans are still spending on merchandise at a rapid clip — potentially fueled by credit-card borrowing — even as prices rise at the fastest pace in decades. That said, economists expect consumer spending to shift away from ...