Small Business

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April 10, 2017 

Credit Cards Gaining on Debit Cards for Small Purchases

Credit cardholders turn to their credit cards more often for large purchases. Nearly 3 in 5 report that they prefer to charge a purchase totaling over $500 (excluding a house or a car), compared to 24% who swipe a debit card, 10% who pay with cash and ...

Port of Oakland

April 10, 2017 

Retail Imports Continue Growth

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports should continue to see strong increases throughout the spring and summer as the nation’s economy improves, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail ...

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April 5, 2017 

3 Reasons Small Businesses Must Innovate or Perish

While it’s true that many individuals and businesses have gone a long way on the strength of a lone idea, plenty of others prospered even further because they are constantly innovating – coming up with one good idea after another.

Cash Flow Up

April 5, 2017 

eBook Shows Easy Ways to Improve Cash Flow

The eBook concludes with a one-page practice aid that briefly summarizes and includes quick tips on how to “Avoid Cash Flow Catastrophes.” Shared with clients, the aid will provide actionable advice that demonstrates the value accountants can provide.

 Airline Group Calls for Solution to New Electronics Ban

March 27, 2017 

Airline Group Calls for Solution to New Electronics Ban

APEX believes that without viable solutions provided to airlines, the electronics ban may spread well beyond the intended scope. Since the existing security scope includes individuals with travel privileges to the U.S. and U.K., these same individuals ...

 Mortgage Rates Drop to 4.29%

March 27, 2017 

Mortgage Rates Drop to 4.29%

Mortgage rates retreated to one-month lows, continuing declines that began with the Federal Reserve's quarter-point interest rate hike. The Fed rate hike and dropping oil prices help keep a lid on inflation, which coupled with the suddenly wobbly ...

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March 27, 2017 

Randstad US Named Top Workplace

Randstad US was named one of Atlanta’s top places to work by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for the fifth consecutive year. The Top Workplaces Award is based on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics and measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution and connection. “We are proud to receive this...…