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.
Technology February 4, 2026
Pilot Rolls Out Fully Autonomous AI Accountant
Pilot said Feb. 4 that its AI Accountant is a fully autonomous system that runs the entire bookkeeping process, from onboarding to monthly close, with zero human intervention.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Valentine’s Day Spending Expected to Reach New Records
Shoppers are budgeting a record $199.78 on average for gifts, an increase from $188.81 last year.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Top 5 Skills to Start a Business After a Layoff in 2026
As the "forever layoff" era continues, an expert reveals several ways employees can turn a job loss into entrepreneurial success.
Technology January 28, 2026
Melio Launches AI-Powered Assistant ‘Agent Mel’
Melio announced Wednesday the launch of “Agent Mel,” an AI-powered assistant and expert guide that delivers quick responses and valuable insight for payment, product, and vendor questions.
Small Business January 25, 2026
Trump Threatens New 100% Tariff on Canada Over China Deal
President Trump threatened Canada with 100% tariffs against exports to the U.S. if it makes a trade deal with China, escalating tensions between the U.S. and its northern neighbor.
Small Business January 25, 2026
Power Outages Affect Homes and Businesses Due to Winter Storm
A massive winter storm reached the U.S. Atlantic Coast on Sunday, bringing heavy snow and ice, straining electric grids and grounding thousands of flights at levels not seen since the pandemic.
Technology January 23, 2026
Gusto Launches Payroll Inside ChatGPT
Gusto announced this week the launch of its app inside the new ChatGPT app directory, bringing AI-powered payroll directly into the everyday workflows of small businesses.
Small Business January 21, 2026
Supreme Court Doesn’t Rule on Tariffs, With Next Potential Decision in February
After Wednesday’s hearing on President Donald Trump’s effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the justices don’t have another scheduled courtroom session until Feb. 20.
Small Business January 19, 2026
4 in 5 Small Businesses Had Cyberattacks Last Year and Almost Half of Those Were AI Powered
Small businesses are raising prices to make up for losses from cybercrime, according to a survey by the Identity Theft Resource Center.
Small Business January 16, 2026
Succession Planning: A Critical Step for Small Business Stability and Growth
Succession planning isn’t a someday task, it’s a today imperative for protecting wealth, people and the future of your clients’ businesses.
Small Business January 14, 2026
Hard Conversations Every Accountant Should Be Having with Their Small Business Clients
The gap between what your clients need to hear and what you're willing to say could be costing them thousands.
Small Business January 14, 2026
Xero Launches AI-Powered Business Analytics System
Following its 2024 acquisition of Syft, a leading AI-powered reporting and insights platform, Xero has rapidly integrated the company’s powerful analytics features.