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States are Getting Creative as Tax Policy Shifts at Record Speed, Says Avalara Report
Lawmakers are increasingly expanding the sales tax base to encompass new categories of goods and services.
August 26, 2013
2013 Review of Celerant Technology Corp. – Command Retail – Version 6.4
Best Fit: While small retailers are unlikely to use many of the features found in Celerant Command Retail, they are just as likely to benefit from its scalability and ease of use. Retailers with multiple locations that have a large web presence will also benefit from Command Retail. Command Retail from Celerant Technology Corporation is...…
August 26, 2013
2013 Review of Cougar Mountain Software — Denali Point of Sale
Best Fit: Traditionally Cougar Mountain Software has been a better fit with small to mid-sized businesses, but its expanded, updated point of sale software that is available in three distinct versions make this product a good fit for specialty retailers of just about any size. Cougar Mountain Software has been providing targeted business solutions to...…
August 26, 2013
2013 Review of ECR Software Corp. – Catapult 5.1.1
Best Fit: CATAPULT comes with standard touch screen technology, and with its extensive customization capability, fits perfectly with the high-transaction retailers described above. CATAPULT Point of Sale Software from ECRS offers complete retail enterprise automation, including both front and back office management. Completely customizable, CATAPULT is designed for high-transaction retailers such as convenience stores, gas...…
August 26, 2013
Consumer Spending Flat in July
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index remained flat in July as improvements in real housing prices and labor markets offset weakness in other areas. The Index tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending.
August 26, 2013
Highway use tax returns due Sep. 3
For Most Truckers, Highway Use Tax Return Due Sept. 3
August 23, 2013
Survey: SMB Owners Are Concerned Most about Healthcare, Retirement and Providing for their Families
he first annual Small Business Sentiment Survey polled 306 small business owners nationwide across a large array of service industries to gain their perspective on work-life balance, professional and personal worries, and government and institutional support.
August 23, 2013
What business owners think of Yelp reviews – Six tips
After a story on Yelp's heated town hall meeting with L.A. business owners, readers sent a flurry of emails and tweets sharing their own unhappy experiences with the review website.
August 23, 2013
The wealthiest member of the U.S. Congress is …
The congressman made his fortune from the Viper vehicle security system before he was elected to Congress and has built a successful real estate business in Carlsbad, where his multiple properties are valued at $1 million and higher.
August 23, 2013
Tax consulting firm Ryan wins Stevie Award
Ryan, a leading global tax services firm with the largest indirect and property tax practices in North America, wins Stevie Award for 2013 Company of the Year in the Accounting, Banking, and Financial Services category by the International Business Awards.
August 21, 2013
Microsoft and SBA Partner for Technology e-Learning Series
The newest resource to help small business owners more efficiently use technology to run their businesses is being provided to help grow their businesses and create jobs. The Business Technology Simplified online course series teaches the benefits of using modern technology that can take businesses to the next level of success.
August 20, 2013
GoDaddy Acquires Business Listing Company, Expands Its Portfolio
GoDaddy, provider of domain names, web hosting and SSL certificates, has entered into an agreement to acquire Locu, a San Francisco-based company that helps local merchants ‘get found’ online.
August 20, 2013
Private sector wages expected to stay flat
Although some gains have been made in recent months to employee wages, a new report suggests that these private sector gains are expected to remain in a holding pattern in the coming months.