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.
January 19, 2017
Survey: Small Business Owners Upbeat on Trump
A new survey of small business owners shows more than half believe Donald Trump's administration will have a positive impact on their business, while only 9% think he will have a negative impact.
January 19, 2017
Federal Taxes and ACA Create Mountain of Regulations for Small Business
The top two most burdensome areas for small business were the federal tax code and Affordable Care Act. The survey also found that regulatory burden falls squarely on the small-business owner, as he/she handles the bulk of federal regulatory compliance.
January 16, 2017
Report Helps Businesses Prepare for Trump Tax Reforms
KPMG has issued a detailed report, “Understanding the Tax Reform Process: FAQ,” with a high-level overview on the U.S. tax reform outlook and steps for businesses to consider for a possible tax overhaul. The report – in question/answer format, ...
January 16, 2017
California Marijuana Shops Go Upscale, Resemble Apple Stores
Cannabis entrepreneurs, borrowing from successful retailers such as Apple and Whole Foods, are opening dispensaries with natural light, spacious displays and open-floor plans. With weed now legal for recreational use in California and six other states ...
January 16, 2017
QuickBooks Online: Where Business, Employee and Payroll Management Intersect
QuickBooks Online and TSheets create a deep integration designed to put payroll and time tracking seamlessly in the hands of small business owners and their accountants.
January 16, 2017
What is a Business? FASB Clarifies Definition
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that clarifies the definition of a business. The ASU affects all companies and other reporting organizations that must determine whether they have ...
January 15, 2017
Generation Z Still Prefers Brick and Mortar Stores
With the global Gen Z population set to reach 2.6 billion by 2020, retailers need to create more interactive engagement around their brands to serve the “always on,” mobile-focused, high-spending demographic, according to the study.
January 11, 2017
Americans Spent $46 Billion on Gift Cards in 2016
Gift cards have become not only an acceptable substitute for more traditional gift options, but are increasingly expected and eagerly used, especially among "older" Millennial adults, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the report ...
January 11, 2017
NVCA Adds New Award Categories for 2017
The new award categories include the Rising Star Award, Excellence in Healthcare Innovation Award and the Venture Firm of the Year Award. These three new award categories join the current roster of awards that includes the Lifetime Achievement in ...
January 11, 2017
83% of Businesses May Be at Risk Due to Organizational and IT Factors
It is estimated that in 2017, more than $94 billion will be invested in security solutions, per industry analyst forecasts, yet nearly half of organizations report having had a breach either internal or external in the last twelve months.
January 9, 2017
Experts to Share C-Suite Talent and Workforce Priorities for 2017
The Leadership Group (LG) will host a webcast to discuss the results of a recent survey regarding talent and workforce priorities of C-Suite top executives including attracting and retaining talent, corporate culture, onboarding plans, turnover ...
January 8, 2017
Economy Looking Up, Consumers Resilient, Says Survey
TD Economics projects real GDP growth of 1.6 percent in 2016, 2.2 percent in 2017 and 2.0 percent in 2018, with the unemployment rate falling from its current level of 4.6%, to 4.4% by the end of 2018.