Small Business

September 5, 2019 

Business executives hold their least optimistic view of the U.S. economy in three years, in part due to trade concerns and fears of a sustained global slowdown, according to the third-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey.

September 4, 2019 

In an extremely competitive market, Surf Accounts has experienced growth of over 340 percent in 2019, as they aim to help streamline processes for firms around the globe. With over 25,000 users, serviced by over 120 staff on three continents, the ...

September 3, 2019 

Intuit has released QuickBooks Desktop 2020, which includes new features and benefits that will help users get paid and work faster than ever before, providing a powerful and flexible solution for growing businesses. Additionally, QuickBooks Desktop ...

September 3, 2019 

As of October 1, 2019, ALL out-of-state sellers making sales for delivery into Kansas are required to register with the Department of Revenue and collect and remit Kansas sales or use tax.

Gail Cole

August 31, 2019 

Other than the housing-led Great Recession of the late 2000s, home values have typically continued to grow through national and statewide recessions over the past quarter-century. This according to a new analysis by Zillow.

August 28, 2019 

83 percent of small business owners allow and offer employees the option to work securely from a remote location when needed and appropriate. With young business owners (those ranging from ages 18-34), this number jumps up to 95 percent.

August 26, 2019 

The typical U.S. home is worth $229,000, up 5.2% from a year ago – this is the smallest annual appreciation since October 2015. Last year at this time, home values rose 7.7% year-over-year. Still, home values are up 0.3% month-over-month, an ...

August 23, 2019 

This simple psychological loop is perpetuated by whether your business failed to meet, met or exceeded a client’s preconceived notions. In short, customer expectations define the client experience.

August 22, 2019 

In the last decade, buying habits have shifted dramatically to keep pace with new technologies. Though sales of printed books are experiencing a resurgence, electronic books have a solid market share; sales of streamed music now dwarf digital ...

Gail Cole

August 22, 2019 

Networking is recognized as a major influence on one’s ability to achieve great success. The most successful people in the world possess the capability to influence and shape the opinions of others. However, there is a greater emphasis on the type of network one participates in. Much has been written about successful executives and leaders and...…

August 19, 2019 

Just weeks ago, Cheng, announced his desire to make South Carolina, The Cyber Security State. “Taking steps to be proactive about Cyber Security and show it respect as a priority issue can drive South Carolina to the forefront of the United States,” ...

August 16, 2019 

You’re not alone if you’ve never heard of a registered agent. But if your client recently developed a sales tax collection obligation in one or more new states, they probably need to retain one. Read on to learn more about this mandatory point person.

Gail Cole