Economy August 4, 2026
How Much Have Home Prices Changed? Most Metro Areas Are Up
Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter.
Small Business July 15, 2024
Small Business Owners’ Optimism Reaches New High at Year’s Midway Point
Small business owners have higher hopes for the future, although inflation continues to be a thorny obstacle, the NFIB said.
Small Business July 15, 2024
Self-Employed Workers Waver on Summer Vacations
More independent workers are considering the state of the economy when deciding whether to take time off this summer.
Small Business July 15, 2024
Small Business Sales Down as Consumers Cut Back on Spending
Inflation is still pushing consumers to reduce their discretionary spending, a new Fiserv report shows.
Taxes July 12, 2024
Why Small Businesses Need This 2017 Tax Cut to Continue
Small businesses are about to face a tax hike that will hurt workers and weaken communities if Congress does not take action.
Small Business July 12, 2024
Retailers Saw Moderate Growth in June
Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 0.47% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 3.42% unadjusted year over year in June, according to the Retail Monitor.
Small Business July 10, 2024
Hidden Fees Surprise E-Commerce Shoppers as Global Sales Challenges Increase
Around two-thirds of both the 16–24-year-old (63%) and 25-34-year-old (68%) age groups surveyed made international purchases in the last year, compared to only 41% of shoppers over the age of 55.
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Small Business July 9, 2024
Cross-Border Issues Add Challenges to Growing Businesses
The findings reveal a complex compliance landscape and a disconnect between consumer expectations and the realities of cross-border commerce.
Small Business July 9, 2024
Retail Imports Continue to Rise, Despite Supply Chain Challenges
Monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is continuing to rise despite a variety of supply chain challenges, according to the Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Small Business July 9, 2024
Small Businesses Pulled Back on Hiring in June, CBIZ Index Shows
For the first time since January, small business hiring declined in June, according to the CBIZ Small Business Employment Index.
Accounting July 9, 2024
Xero Accepting Entries for the Xero Beautiful Business Fund
The program is an initiative offering more than $460,000 in funding to support small businesses and non profits with their growth plans and help drive future success.
Taxes July 8, 2024
IRS: Kentucky Storm Victims Qualify For Tax Relief
Taxpayers in 11 counties now have until Nov. 1, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make payments.
Payroll July 8, 2024
Most People Think Their Salaries Won’t Give Them Financial Security
Inflation keeps driving up the amount of money people say they need to earn to feel financially safe, according to a new Bankrate survey.