Mergers and Acquisitions September 1, 2026
Nichols Cauley Acquires The LaRocco Cos. in Georgia
The Atlanta-area financial services company has added Norcross, GA-based LaRocco, a privately owned employee benefits brokerage and advisory firm.
November 1, 2018
When 0 ≠ 0: Are You Aware of this Retailer Interest Trick?
With the average shopper expected to spend $1,007 this holiday season, credit card debt on the rise, and 82% of people unaware how a common financing trick called deferred interest works, WalletHub today released its 2018 Deferred Interest Survey ...
November 1, 2018
Small Business Owners Upbeat on Economy
On a scale of 1-100 with 1 representing the highest level of pessimism and 100 representing the peak of optimism, business owners’ overall business outlook is up six points since July from 65/100 to 71/100 and their confidence in the U.S. economy ...
October 29, 2018
Retailers Expect Surge in 2018 Holiday Shopping
Shoppers may be writing longer “nice” lists for gifts and gatherings this holiday season, according to Deloitte’s 33rd annual “Holiday Survey” of consumer spending intentions and trends.
October 29, 2018
CEOs Missing the Mark on Strategic Risk Investment
The survey results show that while organizations are laser-focused on digital transformation and disruptive technologies, many leaders fail to also recognize the critical importance of protecting brand and reputation. Fewer than half the leaders ...
October 29, 2018
How Long Does it Take to Save for a House Down Payment? 7 Years on Average
Twenty years ago, it took 5.5 years to save for a 20 percent down payment. Since then, home values have grown nearly twice as much as incomes have, increasing by 98.6 percent, while incomes have risen 52.6 percent. Home values have grown almost twice ...
October 29, 2018
5 Leadership Traits Business Leaders Need
Executives must develop new leadership capabilities in order to successfully manage their organizations today and in the future, according to a new study.
October 26, 2018
6 Tips to Help Businesses Survive a Crisis
Events such as the hurricanes that recently hit Florida and the Carolinas can create major disruptions for businesses.
October 25, 2018
Small Business Owners Optimistic on Economy, But Worried on Healthcare and Tariffs
Continued growth and a strong economy have small business optimism reaching post-recession highs, particularly among male business owners, according to Capital One's (NYSE: COF) latest Small Business Growth Index, a biannual survey of 500 small ...
October 25, 2018
Small Businesses Feel Unappreciated by Their Banks
Despite widespread economic and business optimism among small business owners, many are feeling underappreciated by their banks. According to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study, just 37% of small business banking ...
October 24, 2018
Economy, Taxes, and Healthcare Top Voting Issues for Business Owners in 2018
Rounding out the list, when ranked by percentage among respondents’ top three choices, government regulation and complexity (43 percent), wage legislation (i.e., minimum wage laws, overtime rules, and pay equity) (26 percent), immigration ...
October 24, 2018
Sage Showcases New Product Innovations at Sage Intacct Advantage 2018
Introduced in limited release in September, Sage Intacct Budgeting and Planning is a powerful, yet easy to use, cloud-based financial budgeting and planning solution that streamlines and improves the budget planning process. It is designed for small ...
October 22, 2018
Small Business Optimism at New High
Continued growth and a strong economy have small business optimism reaching post-recession highs, particularly among male business owners, according to Capital One's latest Small Business Growth Index, a biannual survey of 500 small business owners ...