Small Business

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June 17, 2019 

Retail Sales See Slight Increase

Retail sales rose 0.5 percent in May seasonally adjusted from April and up 3.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.

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June 3, 2019 

Father’s Day Spending Forecast to Hit New High of $16 Billion

Americans are expected to spend more than ever on gifts for Father’s Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insight & Analytics. Total spending for the holiday is estimated to reach $16 billion, up from last year’s $15.3 billion. “Fathers, husbands and sons can expect to feel the...…

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May 24, 2019 

86% of SMBs View Accountants as Trusted Business Advisors

While 86% of small business owners agree their accountant is a trusted advisor, only 53% strongly agree. When an accountant offers the right level of service, as many as 88% of small business owners strongly agree they are a trusted advisor.