Small Business

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September 23, 2020 

Intuit Launches QuickBooks Commerce Sales Platform

Intuit has launched QuickBooks Commerce, a business management platform to help small businesses attract and sell to new customers across multiple channels and ultimately grow their business. QuickBooks Commerce is the central hub that ...

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September 21, 2020 

How Will the Halloween Retail Season Be During COVID?

Like many holidays this year, Americans are planning to celebrate Halloween despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The autumnal holiday may look a little different this year, but consumers are finding ways to safely mark the occasion.

Retailers

September 21, 2020 

Retail Sales Increased in August

Retail sales continued to recover from the coronavirus pandemic in August, showing a gradual improvement from July and larger gains year-over-year, according to the latest report from the National Retail Federation. “While August retail sales numbers were a bit mixed, we believe the consumer is resilient and is in good shape as we head into...…

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September 20, 2020 

Home Values Growing in Most U.S. Markets

Nationwide, demand continues to outpace supply. Homes continue to fly off the market at a record pace and inventory is contracting, according to the most recent Zillow weekly housing market data. Listings' typical time on the market was 14 days, as of ...

PPP Paycheck Protection Program

September 17, 2020 

AICPA Urges Extending and Expanding PPP Program

While the PPP proved to be an effective bridge for many companies affected by workplace restrictions due to the pandemic, more resources are urgently needed to help Main Street businesses that continue to struggle.

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September 14, 2020 

Despite Covid, Imports Increase Ahead of Holidays

Imports surged to unexpected high levels this summer and may have hit a new record as the U.S. economy continues to reopen and retailers stock up for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report ...