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Majority of Retail and SaaS Leaders Say All-in-One Platforms Limit Growth
The research also reveals a sharp disconnect on the impact of all-in-one platforms inside organizations.
June 18, 2014
U.S. Patent Office Cancels Trademarks for Washington Redskins
On Wednesday morning, the United States Patent and Trademark Office ruled that it has canceled the team's trademark registrations that use the name Washington Redskins, stating that it is "disparaging to Native Americans."
June 17, 2014
Why Your Firm Should Rethink Cloud Security
Despite the growth of cloud-based technology, many accountants are hesitant to move all of their client data and firm management systems online. A survey conducted by CPA2Biz last fall found that 43 percent of CPAs have their doubts about the security of cloud-based applications, feeling “somewhat confident” or “not confident at all.”
June 17, 2014
QuickBooks Connect to Bring Together SMB Owners, Accountants and Developers
Intuit, the company behind QuickBooks, TurboTax and many other financial and business technologies, has announced that it will hold its first-ever multi-community user conference. The event, called QuickBooks Connect, will offer entrepreneurs, small business owners, accountants and developers a unique experience "to come together, be inspired and get growing."
June 17, 2014
New QuickBooks App Offered for Mac Devices
Intuit, the maker of QuickBooks, TurboTax and many other business and financial technologies, has announced the availability of a new QuickBooks app for Mac OS devices.
June 16, 2014
ZenPayroll Joins Apps.com Marketplace, Integrates with QuickBooks Online
Cloud-based payroll services provider ZenPayroll has announced that it is joining Intuit’s Apps.com partner platform and will offer a seamless integration with QuickBooks Online.
June 16, 2014
2014 Review of Small Business Accounting Systems
Selecting a small business accounting package is, in some ways, like purchasing a piece of home exercise equipment. The solution needs to meet your needs, be easy to use, should fit within your budget, and should be pleasant enough to use that the client will actually keep their books after the first week or two.
June 15, 2014
Portland, Ore. Workers Push for $15 Minimum Wage
Justin Norton-Kertson admits he was "kind of surprised" that members of the Portland City Council said anything Wednesday in response to his public testimony about a $15 minimum wage for Portlanders.
June 12, 2014
Tips for Businesses to Avoid Committing Fraud
The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at New England College has but together an infographic that offers an easy go-to guide for businesses on what’s legal and what’s illegal when it comes to managing their business through the year and when preparing for their taxes.
June 12, 2014
May Retail Sales Remain Steady
In its latest report, the National Retail Federation has calculated that May retail sales remained mostly unchanged when seasonally adjusted month-to-month, yet they showed an increase of 3.0 percent unadjusted year-over-year. The data excludes automobiles, gas stations and restaurants.
June 11, 2014
The Big Effects of Cyber Attacks on Small Businesses
A look at the unique cyber vulnerabilities that SMBs face, and how they can mitigate data breaches with an inside-out approach to information security
June 11, 2014
When Workers’ Comp, ADA and FMLA Intersect, Employers Should Brace for Three Times the Headache
Taken separately, workers’ compensation laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) represent complicated laws that are often difficult for employers and employees alike to figure out. When workers must be absent from the workplace under two or three of these laws, the situation becomes even more complex,…
June 10, 2014
Small Business Optimism Improves to Highest Level Since 2007
Small businesses are feeling slightly more confident in the economy, but one of the nation's largest organizations representing them says that there is "no sign of a surge."