Small Business June 1, 2026
CEO Confidence Trends Downward in Q1 2026 as Geopolitical Uncertainty Returns
Just over half (51%) of CEOs plan to increase headcount in the year ahead, down from 57% in Q4 2025.
Small Business May 22, 2025
Constant Contact and Xero Collaborate for Small Businesses
This collaboration fuels small business growth by providing an automated workflow between digital marketing and accounting systems — thereby saving time and streamlining operations.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast May 22, 2025
It’s the 40th Birthday of Microsoft Excel – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – May 2025
On the 40th birthday of Microsoft Excel, Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the impact (for better and worse) the program has had on the accounting profession and small businesses.
Small Business May 22, 2025
IRIS Partners with Payro Finance to Help SMBs Navigate Cash Flow Challenges
The strategic referral partnership is aimed at helping small to medium-sized businesses maneuver through temporary cash flow challenges and ensure payroll is always covered.
Technology May 20, 2025
Workday Releases New Lineup of AI Agents to Assist Businesses’ HR and Finance Operations
Workday's new Illuminate Agents are designed to help businesses speed up the hiring processes, improve frontline worker experiences, streamline complex financial processes, and enable their employees to find information quickly and easily.
Technology May 20, 2025
Zuora Introduces New AI-Powered Payment Collections Solution
Zuora Collections combines billing, revenue, and collections data so businesses can collect cash faster while improving retention, cash forecasting, and customer account health.
Small Business May 20, 2025
Gartner Says CFOs Must Evolve from Guardians to Catalysts to Thrive Amidst Unprecedented Uncertainty and Technological Advancement
CFOs need to reinvent their persona to address myriad new challenges faced by finance professionals, including tariffs, lost funding, and industry regulations.
Small Business May 20, 2025
Small Business Survey Shows Surge in AI, Cybersecurity and Social Media Usage
Social media is a critical driver, with 58% of SMBs now on TikTok, while 38% are actively integrating AI into their operations.
Small Business May 17, 2025
Trump’s Pause on China Tariffs is Still a ‘Huge Nightmare’ for Small Businesses
The move by the Trump administration to lower tariffs on goods from China to 30% from 120%, still offers limited reprieve for U.S. small businesses.
Payroll May 16, 2025
The ‘Motherhood Penalty’: Mothers Earned 35% Less Than Fathers in 2024
A new Bankrate analysis of Census Bureau Current Population Survey data reveals full-time working fathers earned 35% more in wages than mothers working full-time in 2024, a wider disparity than in 2023 and 2022.
Small Business May 16, 2025
Trump to Keep 30% China Tariffs Through Late 2025, Analysts Say
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China will likely remain at a level expected to severely curtail Chinese exports to the U.S. after the 90-day truce, suggesting Beijing may have to endure further economic pain despite active talks.
Technology May 15, 2025
Zoho Releases New Payments Solution in the U.S.
Zoho has entered the U.S. payments market by launching Zoho Payments, a unified solution that helps businesses collect payments online using a variety of methods like cards and ACH.
Technology May 14, 2025
Intuit Rolls Out New Features for QuickBooks Online Accountant
Intuit recently implemented its latest round of changes to QuickBooks based on feedback from accountants, primarily focused in the areas of accounts payable and accounts receivable, workflow efficiency, and Intuit Enterprise Suite.