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Small Business

5 Payroll Mistakes That Are Costing Small Businesses Thousands—and How to Fix Them

Small Business May 12, 2026 

5 Payroll Mistakes That Are Costing Small Businesses Thousands—and How to Fix Them

A small business finance expert says payroll mistakes are among the most consistent and underreported sources of cash drain for small businesses.

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Intuit Adds QuickBooks Workforce, a Human Capital Management Solution for SMBs

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Trump’s Latest 10% Tariffs Declared Unlawful by U.S. Trade Court

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Zamp Launches Platform for Sales Tax, With Investment from Thomson Reuters Ventures

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Xero Introduces ‘Xero Coaches’ for Small Businesses
86% of Financial Professionals Express Concern Over Economy

Accounting July 18, 2025 

86% of Financial Professionals Express Concern Over Economy

Additionally, 50% say they are “very concerned” about the likelihood of a recession, and 22% expect one to hit within the next 12 months. 

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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Small Business July 17, 2025 

Back-to-School Season Gets Early Start

The early start is up from 55% last year and is the highest since NRF started tracking early shopping in 2018.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

37% of Finance Leaders Have Already Paused Some Capital Spending, But Still Focused on AI

Small Business July 17, 2025 

37% of Finance Leaders Have Already Paused Some Capital Spending, But Still Focused on AI

Further, 67% of finance leaders are either currently cutting costs with more expected, have completed cuts or are planning to cut in the second half of the year.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Main Street Meets Machine Learning: Inside the AI Productivity Boom at Small Businesses

Small Business July 17, 2025 

Main Street Meets Machine Learning: Inside the AI Productivity Boom at Small Businesses

Rather than replacing workers, many businesses are using AI to upskill staff, with just 5% cutting headcount.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

73% of Companies Increased Automation Spend in 2025, Nearly 40% Report at Least 25% Cost Reduction

Small Business July 16, 2025 

73% of Companies Increased Automation Spend in 2025, Nearly 40% Report at Least 25% Cost Reduction

But a majority of 61.3% admit their automation tools are underutilized due to fragmented strategies, siloed implementation and the need for a trusted orchestration partner.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Sage and Stripe Help Small Businesses Get Paid Faster with Tap to Pay 

Small Business July 16, 2025 

Sage and Stripe Help Small Businesses Get Paid Faster with Tap to Pay 

With Tap to Pay, payment is automatically applied to the invoice and reconciled in the customer’s accounts, removing the need for manual input, hardware like card readers and chasing for invoices. 

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Why SMBs Are in Danger of Losing the Risk Management Battle

Small Business July 15, 2025 

Why SMBs Are in Danger of Losing the Risk Management Battle

Despite resource constraints, small and medium-sized businesses can take practical steps to improve their risk posture without breaking the bank.

Trump Tax Law Could Be to Blame If Your Employer Gets Rid of This Longstanding Office Perk

Taxes July 15, 2025 

Trump Tax Law Could Be to Blame If Your Employer Gets Rid of This Longstanding Office Perk

Beginning on Jan. 1, companies in the U.S. will no longer be able to deduct the cost of snacks, coffee or on-site lunches provided to workers, according to a provision in the "big, beautiful bill."

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Small Business July 15, 2025 

European Union Responds to Trump Tariffs by Targeting Boeing, U.S. Cars and Bourbon

Over the weekend, Trump said he would raise E.U. tariffs to 30% on Aug. 1, which the bloc’s trade chief Maros Sefcovic called “effectively prohibitive” to transatlantic trade.

Business Owners Embrace AI and HR Involvement, but Strategic Gaps Persist

Advisory July 14, 2025 

Business Owners Embrace AI and HR Involvement, but Strategic Gaps Persist

As business leaders navigate rising costs, shifting employee expectations and economic uncertainty, many are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and human resources (HR) as strategic levers for support.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

One Customer Service Slip Up Could Cost a Business Big

Small Business July 14, 2025 

One Customer Service Slip Up Could Cost a Business Big

A customer support expert says one poor interaction can cost businesses thousands in lost revenue, damaged reputation, and operational disruption.

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Small Business July 13, 2025 

Retail Sales Slowed in June Over Tariff Concerns

“June’s numbers indicate that prolonged uncertainty surrounding the economy, tariffs and trade policy could be pushing consumers to adopt a ‘wait-and-see’ approach..."

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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