Small Business June 1, 2026
CEO Confidence Trends Downward in Q1 2026 as Geopolitical Uncertainty Returns
Just over half (51%) of CEOs plan to increase headcount in the year ahead, down from 57% in Q4 2025.
Technology May 8, 2026
Intuit Adds QuickBooks Workforce, a Human Capital Management Solution for SMBs
The solution equips businesses with an HCM solution that automates, simplifies, and syncs their workforce management, including payroll, time tracking, benefits, recruiting, hiring, performance, and compliance, on a single platform.
Technology May 8, 2026
Sage Enhances Developer Platform with New AI Tools, Commercial Options
Sage recently announced new tools and commercial options designed to make it easier for developers and partners to build, launch, and scale solutions across the Atlanta-based company's products.
Small Business May 8, 2026
Trump’s Latest 10% Tariffs Declared Unlawful by U.S. Trade Court
A divided three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of International Trade granted a request by a group of small businesses and two dozen mostly Democrat-led states to invalidate the tariffs.
Small Business May 6, 2026
Zamp Launches Platform for Sales Tax, With Investment from Thomson Reuters Ventures
The company says it guarantees compliance. Every filing, every registration, every notice, every jurisdiction — if Zamp gets it wrong, Zamp covers the penalty.
Small Business May 5, 2026
Xero Introduces ‘Xero Coaches’ for Small Businesses
Xero Coaches provides small businesses with onboarding support and product training to help set up their accounts, streamline financial workflows, and get started with confidence, the company says.
Small Business May 2, 2026
If You Have a Flight Booked on Spirit Airlines … No You Don’t – Spirit Shuts Down Operations
Jet Blue, another discount carrier that had a deal to merge with the financially troubled Spirit, offered to assist passengers affected by the shutdown.
Technology May 1, 2026
Sage Expands Partnership with AWS to Accelerate SMB Cloud Migration and AI Adoption
The collaboration brings together Sage’s AI-powered financial technology with Amazon Web Services' cloud infrastructure and AI services to help small and midsized businesses modernize faster and embed agentic AI across their workflows.
Technology May 1, 2026
8am Makes Enhancements to Its CPACharge Payment Solution
8am announced on April 28 new capabilities enhancing 8am CPACharge, its secure, cloud-based payment processing solution that lets accounting firms accept credit, debit, and eCheck payments.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Gusto Unveils 75 New Features for Small Businesses
On the same day it announced hitting the milestone of 500,000 small business customers, Gusto said on April 23 that it has released nearly 75 product updates as part of its Spring Showcase.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Beyond Cost-Cutting: How SMBs Can Turn Idle Cash Into a Passive Revenue Stream
Raj Bhaskar, CEO of embedded accounting solutions provider Tight and a small business finance expert, shares four strategies small businesses can use to put their cash to work.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Top Small Business Administration Official Addresses Economic Challenges During Texas Stop
Kelly Loeffler said federal support is strong for small business owners despite economic headwinds related to tariffs and high fuel prices. The head of a small business advocacy group, however, challenged that perspective.
Technology April 29, 2026
Intuit Financial Intelligence Apps Now Available in Claude
Users will be able to access and use QuickBooks, Mailchimp, TurboTax, and Credit Karma apps directly within the Claude chat experience, Intuit said.