Small Business

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June 12, 2017 

6 Ways Paying by Check Can Hurt a Business

According to companies and analyst firms that have done the math, the cost is anywhere between $3 and $5 per check, depending on the organization. This includes line items like check stock, envelopes, ink, printers, postage, and the time of the person ...

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June 12, 2017 

Consumer View of Economy Remains High

Despite the expected bounce back in spending in the current quarter, personal consumption is expected to advance by 2.3 percent in 2017, although this is based on averages across the political divide, which has never been as extreme as it is currently.

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June 6, 2017 

The Risks and Rewards of Captive Insurance

If your client is in a business that requires them to carry a large insurance policy, such as is found with doctors and medical malpractice or a building contractor with liability concerns, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked, “Is the creation of a ...

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June 5, 2017 

The Truth About Financial Literacy & Small Business Owners

One area that shouldn’t be overlooked is tax consequences. After all, a company lives or dies by its balance sheets, so it’s important for business owners to understand basic finances. Business owners don’t need to have an MBA in accounting, but they ...

 U.S. Hardware Demand to Reach $13.7 billion in 2021

May 23, 2017 

U.S. Hardware Demand to Reach $13.7 billion in 2021

Among the various segments, furniture hardware is expected to see the fastest demand growth to 2021. Sales will be stimulated by continued recovery in domestic furniture production from the declines of the 2007-2010 period. Strong growth in ...

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May 23, 2017 

U.S. Businesses Warned About Ransomware Cyber Attacks

In light of the ransomware cyber-attack on a United Kingdom hospital last week, Joseph R. Riccie, CPA, a partner with the nationally ranked top-30 CPA firm WithumSmith+Brown, PC (Withum), offers the following commentary regarding the need to ...

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May 23, 2017 

Americans Spending More on Home Improvement

Perhaps they've been watching one of the home improvement tv shows like Flip or Flop, Fixer Upper or Property Brothers, but homeowners are seeking to tackle home improvement projects and are not deterred by political and economic uncertainties.