Economy August 25, 2026
Retail Earnings Show U.S. Consumers Keep Spending for the Right Price
Resilient shoppers are still opening their wallets when they find the right product at the right price.
Technology May 1, 2026
8am Makes Enhancements to Its CPACharge Payment Solution
8am announced on April 28 new capabilities enhancing 8am CPACharge, its secure, cloud-based payment processing solution that lets accounting firms accept credit, debit, and eCheck payments.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Gusto Unveils 75 New Features for Small Businesses
On the same day it announced hitting the milestone of 500,000 small business customers, Gusto said on April 23 that it has released nearly 75 product updates as part of its Spring Showcase.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Beyond Cost-Cutting: How SMBs Can Turn Idle Cash Into a Passive Revenue Stream
Raj Bhaskar, CEO of embedded accounting solutions provider Tight and a small business finance expert, shares four strategies small businesses can use to put their cash to work.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Top Small Business Administration Official Addresses Economic Challenges During Texas Stop
Kelly Loeffler said federal support is strong for small business owners despite economic headwinds related to tariffs and high fuel prices. The head of a small business advocacy group, however, challenged that perspective.
Technology April 29, 2026
Intuit Financial Intelligence Apps Now Available in Claude
Users will be able to access and use QuickBooks, Mailchimp, TurboTax, and Credit Karma apps directly within the Claude chat experience, Intuit said.
Small Business April 28, 2026
Federal Government Intervenes to Block Illinois’ Landmark Credit Card Swipe Fee Law
The order is the latest development in a nearly two-year fight between banks and retailers over the Illinois law, a battle that has played out in courts, in Springfield, on television airwaves and now in Washington.
Small Business April 28, 2026
84% of SMB Owners Are Happy and Advancing With AI, Resilience and Autonomy
74% use AI tools at least monthly, with 58% saying AI has made them happier as business owners.
Small Business April 28, 2026
Property Tax Compliance Tops Six Figures Annually for Most Large Enterprises, Avalara Research Finds
Six in 10 organizations spend between 81 and 160 hours per month on property tax compliance, or the equivalent of two to four full-time workweeks.
Technology April 22, 2026
Xero Introduces AI-Native Operating System for Accountants and Small Businesses
Global small business platform Xero has unveiled Xero OS, an AI-native operating system that the company says is designed to power the next era of autonomous finance.
Small Business April 21, 2026
The Worst Thing Small Businesses Can Do with Their Tariff Refund
A finance expert urges small businesses to avoid making these four mistakes once they receive their tariff refund.
Small Business April 20, 2026
Trump Administration Opens Process of Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection activated a new claims system on Monday for importers seeking repayments of tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Small Business April 20, 2026
Existing Home Sales Fell 3.6 Percent in March
Month-over-month sales fell in all four regions. Year-over-year sales rose in the South and West and fell in the Northeast and Midwest.