Payroll August 3, 2023
Report Shows Stable Job Market
The South continues to lead employment growth for the 16th consecutive month, but the West was the only region to see small business jobs growth increase in July.
Small Business August 1, 2023
Economic News: Manufacturing Activity Contracts for Ninth Month
U.S. factory activity contracted in July for a ninth-straight month, reflecting tepid demand for American merchandise at home and abroad.
Payroll July 31, 2023
Nearly Half of Workers Surveyed Say They Are Looking for a New Job, or Will Within a Year
Compensation, benefits and remote work options are also the top elements professionals look for when evaluating job postings.
Sales Tax July 28, 2023
Answers to Retail Business Questions About Sales Taxes
Having a physical presence in a state is a surefire way to create nexus, but you can also have nexus in states where you don’t have a physical presence.
Accounting July 27, 2023
U.S. Economic Growth Beats Estimates as Fed Says No Recession Expected
U.S. economic growth unexpectedly picked up steam in the second quarter thanks to resilience among consumers and businesses in the face of high interest rates.
Accounting July 25, 2023
CFOs Focused on Workforce Growth and Technology
Because finance leaders are pushing hard for revenue growth in an environment where discretionary spending is tight, they are increasingly focused on cost optimization.
Accounting July 24, 2023
Atlanta Businessman Sentenced to 5 Years for Bribery and Tax Evasion
The man was sentenced to five years in prison for paying bribes to two city of Atlanta officials in exchange for steering city business worth millions of dollars to his company.
Small Business July 24, 2023
Retail Sales Grew in June
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that overall retail sales in June were up 0.2% from May and up 1.5% year over year. In May, sales were up 0.5% month over month and up 2% year over year.
Payroll July 24, 2023
Half of U.S. States Near Record Low Unemployment Rates
The unemployment rates in 25 states are currently at or within 0.1 percentage point of a record low, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday. New Hampshire and South Dakota had the lowest jobless rates last month, at 1.8%.
Accounting July 24, 2023
Mastercard Introduces Receivables Manager for Virtual Card Payments
Mastercard Receivables Manager enables acquirers to quickly get-to-market and empowers suppliers to receive virtual card payments with simplicity and ease.
Accounting July 24, 2023
Apex Group Expands Financial Services Presence in Japanese Market
The acquisition follows Apex Group’s longstanding partnership with AXESS to service real estate and private equity clients in Japan.
Payroll July 23, 2023
Colorado Businessman Gets 15 Months for $737K Employment Tax Evasion
A Colorado man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for evading the payment of more than $700,000 in employment taxes he owed to the IRS.