Small Business June 11, 2026
States are Getting Creative as Tax Policy Shifts at Record Speed, Says Avalara Report
Lawmakers are increasingly expanding the sales tax base to encompass new categories of goods and services.
July 30, 2020
1 in 3 Small Businesses Owners Using Personal Funds to Keep Businesses Afloat
In addition, 30% of small businesses opened Paycheck Protection Program loans from the Small Business Administration, 24% accessed cash from a business savings account, 20% used a business credit card for financing and 9% took out another type of loan.
July 29, 2020
Only One Third of Hotels Have Hired Back Half of Employees
Four months into the crisis, only 37 percent of survey respondents report that they have been able to bring back at least half their full-time employees.
July 27, 2020
What is a Series LLC and Why Your Clients Should Care
The series LLC allows business owners to divide multiple investments and debts and to operate each LLC as a separate entity with its own name, bank account, and recordkeeping. Under the master LLC, each separate entity can ...
July 27, 2020
Retailer Group Supports ‘Small Business Comeback Act’
The National Retail Federation is applauding legislation introduced by Congress that would give small businesses new coronavirus pandemic assistance that could be used to pay expenses such as rent and taxes rather than just employee wages.
July 21, 2020
Big Data Creates Big Opportunities for Small Business: 3 Insights for Any Size Enterprise
Big data is critical to business success because it provides leadership with important insights and information. Large enterprises use sophisticated systems to track data and often have internal analysts on their team to crunch their numbers.
July 21, 2020
Armanino Launches Return-to-Work Solutions
Armanino LLP has launched a new Return-to-Work solution suite aimed at helping businesses navigate workplace reopening in a thoughtful, strategic and safe manner. Spearheaded by the firm’s Rapid Response Team, the suite prepares ...
July 20, 2020
AICPA and CPA.com Partner with Biz2Credit for Online PPP Loan Forgiveness Tool
The AICPA and its business and technology arm, CPA.com, have launched a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness platform, PPPForgivenessTool.com, which automates ...
July 20, 2020
Effective Websites and Digital Marketing Can Help Businesses Get Through Covid
With COVID-19 decreasing face-to-face interaction, it is more important than ever for small businesses to connect successfully with their customers, and potential customers, through their websites and digital media.
July 20, 2020
U.S. Hotel Chains Mandate Face Masks
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), representing most of the nation's hotel chains, has published a “Safe Stay Guest Checklist” for guests on how to travel safely while also creating a standardized safety experience nationwide.
July 17, 2020
7 Steps to Help Your Clients Transition from Brick and Mortar to a Profitable Online Store
Restrictions due to COVID-19 and the rise of e-commerce has forced many small business owners to close their brick and mortar stores and sell online.
July 17, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program and Other Loan Alternatives
In March 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide emergency assistance and healthcare response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The Small Business Administration (SBA) received funding and authority through the CARES Act to modify existing loan programs to assist small businesses...…
July 14, 2020
Labor Laws in the Post-Pandemic Workplace
The post-pandemic workplace in many cases will be rife with obstacles that could overwhelm some employers. Knowing what may be around the corner and taking steps to avoid it may help employers successfully acclimate to the new environment.