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.
March 23, 2014
2014 IRS Tax Calendar for Businesses & Self-Employed
View business due dates with the IRS's online tax calendar.
March 19, 2014
SBA to Award Grants to Support Small Biz Innovation and R&D
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new grant program that will help state and local economic development agencies, business development centers, colleges and universities support small business programs that promote innovation and development.
March 17, 2014
The Top Industries for Growth in 2014
Just ask the buggy whip manufacturers: When one industry goes into decline, others spring up. And when one prospers, outsiders try to find a way to tap into that success, as well.
March 17, 2014
Which Cities Rank the Best for Startups?
When you think of startups, New York City, Silicon Valley and San Francisco probably come to mind as great locations. But where do these two tech meccas rank on a list of the "best cities" for startups? Not even in the top five.
March 17, 2014
Retailers Increasing Use of RFID Tracking Tags
Retail companies including Cincinnati-based Macy's Inc. are accelerating adoption of radio-frequency identification technology that allows items to be identified and tracked wirelessly via radio waves.
March 17, 2014
Housing Contractors Gain Confidence in Economy
U.S. homebuilders' confidence in the housing market edged higher this month, reflecting improved demand for new homes as the traditional spring home-selling season ramps up.
March 17, 2014
The Cloud Brings a Rise in Coworking
Being away from the rigid hierarchy of office cubes suits many, but something's missing — a sense of community and collaboration. Enter coworking spaces — locations where freelancers and remote workers can do their jobs, but also share ideas or just talk during breaks.
March 17, 2014
Indiana Cracks Down on Sales Tax Violators
Businesses that fail to pass along sales taxes collected from customers to the state could be next in line for the Indiana Department of Revenue's ramped-up enforcement efforts.
March 13, 2014
American Credit Card Debt Rises 8% in 2013
Here's some news that anti-debt crusader Dave Ramsey would not be happy about. After cutting their credit card debt for about two years, American consumers have taken an abrupt move back into the red.
March 13, 2014
2014 Review of Point of Sale Systems
So where does a retailer start when looking for a point of sale system? Just like there are a variety of retail businesses, there are also a lot of POS systems on the market, with some geared for smaller markets looking to automate for the first time, while others are designed for larger retail businesses…
March 13, 2014
2014 Review of CAM Commerce Retail Star
Retail Star, from CAM Commerce, is a comprehensive POS and front/back office management tool. Designed with specialty retailers in mind, Retail Star is a modular system, so users can choose the modules they need and add on to their system when necessary.
March 13, 2014
2014 Review of Cougar Mountain Software Denali Point of Sale
In business for over 30 years, Cougar Mountain Software has remained a strong player in the software arena, providing targeted software solutions to small and mid-sized businesses. The Denali line of software products continues that trend, offering a solid point of sale product that can be utilized by specialty retailers of just about any size.