Economy August 25, 2026
Retail Earnings Show U.S. Consumers Keep Spending for the Right Price
Resilient shoppers are still opening their wallets when they find the right product at the right price.
Small Business February 12, 2026
Small Business Owners Lose 33 Workdays a Year to Tax and Financial Stress, Xero Study Finds
Based on a survey of U.S. small business owners, Xero's "Emotional Tax Return 2026 Report" confirms that financial stress isn't just confined to tax season but instead has become a year-round emotional burden.
Technology February 12, 2026
Driversnote and Wave Partner to Automate Mileage Tracking and Simplify Tax Compliance
The integration makes it easier to automatically track trips, and create CRA- and IRS-compliant mileage reports.
Small Business February 11, 2026
Valentine’s Day Cash-Flow Trap: The 5 Biggest Mistakes Small Businesses Make Every Year
While restaurants, florists, jewelers, and gift shops see a surge in demand, many underestimate the upfront costs, inventory risks, and delayed payments that follow.
Small Business February 10, 2026
6 Considerations for Factoring and Working Capital for Business Clients
Reframing the conversation around true costs, in addition to rate, can help clients to evaluate factoring as a tool. In many cases, the real expense is in the cost of not fixing cash flow.
Technology February 10, 2026
BILL Releases New and Enhanced AI Agents
The new and enhanced AI agents help to eliminate busywork accountants face daily—from complex invoice coding to vendor compliance collection—freeing them to focus on high-value strategic work and drive firm growth, BILL says.
Technology February 4, 2026
Pilot Rolls Out Fully Autonomous AI Accountant
Pilot said Feb. 4 that its AI Accountant is a fully autonomous system that runs the entire bookkeeping process, from onboarding to monthly close, with zero human intervention.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Valentine’s Day Spending Expected to Reach New Records
Shoppers are budgeting a record $199.78 on average for gifts, an increase from $188.81 last year.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Top 5 Skills to Start a Business After a Layoff in 2026
As the "forever layoff" era continues, an expert reveals several ways employees can turn a job loss into entrepreneurial success.
Technology January 28, 2026
Melio Launches AI-Powered Assistant ‘Agent Mel’
Melio announced Wednesday the launch of “Agent Mel,” an AI-powered assistant and expert guide that delivers quick responses and valuable insight for payment, product, and vendor questions.
Small Business January 25, 2026
Trump Threatens New 100% Tariff on Canada Over China Deal
President Trump threatened Canada with 100% tariffs against exports to the U.S. if it makes a trade deal with China, escalating tensions between the U.S. and its northern neighbor.
Small Business January 25, 2026
Power Outages Affect Homes and Businesses Due to Winter Storm
A massive winter storm reached the U.S. Atlantic Coast on Sunday, bringing heavy snow and ice, straining electric grids and grounding thousands of flights at levels not seen since the pandemic.
Technology January 23, 2026
Gusto Launches Payroll Inside ChatGPT
Gusto announced this week the launch of its app inside the new ChatGPT app directory, bringing AI-powered payroll directly into the everyday workflows of small businesses.