Small Business July 7, 2026
When No One Has the Full Picture, the Gaps Fill Themselves
The way most SMBs manage travel expenses looks almost exactly the way it did when they had ten employees instead of thirty.
September 5, 2014
Intuit — QuickBooks Premier 2011
2011 Overall Rating 4.5 877-683-3280 www.intuit.com Best Fit: Targeted at accountants who support non-accountant business owners who maintain their own books. Strengths: Ease of use & large install base, which means more end users will have experience with the application Strong accountant program with good training & referrals to certified ProAdvisors Company Snapshot improvements...…
September 5, 2014
Addsum Business Software Inc. — Advanced Accounting
2011 Overall Rating 4 800-648-6258 www.addsuminc.com Best Fit: A good fit for those with high transaction volume bookkeeping operations who require inventory support. Designed for small to mid-sized businesses, particularly small retailers and contractors who require industry-specific features. Strengths: Strong POS capabilities Multi-user version supports unlimited users at a site for $799 Support for...…
September 5, 2014
Acclivity – AccountEdge 2011 for Windows
2011 Overall Rating 4.5 800-322-6962 www.accountedge.com Best Fit: With hundreds of business templates, AccountEdge is suitable for a variety of small businesses. Strengths: – Strong Apple Mac support – Mac network version available – Includes 100 industry-specific charts of accounts – Mobile version for iOS devices – U.S. & Canadian versions available – ...…
September 5, 2014
Review of CheckMark Software — MultiLedger – 2011
4 – 2011 Overall Rating 800-444-9922 www.checkmark.com 4 – Basic System Functions 4.5 – Core Accounting Capabilities 3.25 – Day-to-Day Operations 4.25 – Management Features 3.5 – Integration & Import/Export 4.25 – Help/Support Best Fit: With good basic functionality at a value price point, this may be a good fit for accounting...…
September 4, 2014
NLRB McDonald’s Ruling Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact on Labor Laws
With the recent decision that McDonald's and its franchisees could be joint employers, the National Labor Relations Board's general counsel has continued a series of far-reaching actions that could upend how many American companies conduct business, including recent decisions asserting jurisdiction over social media policies, confidentiality policies, other company policies of non-union workplaces, and even…
September 4, 2014
ADP Report Shows 204,000 Jobs Added in August, Led by Small Businesses
Private sector employment increased by 204,000 jobs from July to August, according tot he latest ADP National Employment Report, which is produced by ADP in collaboration with Moody's Analytics.
September 3, 2014
Small Business Hiring Up Across U.S. for First Time in 2014
Small businesses with primarily 1-10 employees, often referred to as micro businesses, saw a month-over-month increase in hiring (0.1 percent) for the first time in 2014, according to the August 2014 SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard. SurePayroll Inc., is a provider of online payroll services to small businesses.
September 3, 2014
ZenPayroll Announces Partnerships with Multiple Technology Companies
ZenPayroll, the maker of cloud-based payroll management systems, has announced partnerships with over a dozen SMB-focused technology companies. Through the partnerships, users will have integration options that will allow them to connect critical back office tools for small businesses, from payroll to benefits to human resources. ZenPayroll has already had partnerships with small business leaders…
September 2, 2014
Small Business Jobs Index Shows Mixed Results
Strong small business employment growth propelled the Mountain region into the lead among regions.
September 1, 2014
6 Tips for Small Business Owners To Reduce Effect of Minimum Wage Increases
Recent legislation in thirteen states to raise the minimum wage, various increases in some cities across the country, and news that an executive order may soon mandate an increase on federal contracts, means small business owners will face yet another challenge to build, sustain and grow their business in a difficult economic environment.
August 31, 2014
Study: Oil & Gas Industry Creates 9.3 Million Jobs in U.S.
According to a new study just issued by the firm, the total economic benefits of the nation's increased oil and gas exploration and development activity translates into almost $1.2 trillion in gross product each year, including multiplier effects, and over 9.3 million permanent jobs.
August 27, 2014
Small Businesses Slow to Embrace Healthcare Exchanges
Unhappy with the choices her insurance broker was offering, Denver publishing company owner Rebecca Askew went to Colorado's small business health insurance exchange last fall. She found exactly what she'd been hoping for: affordable insurance options tailored to the diverse needs of her 12 employees.