September 4, 2013
Is it a Good Time for Small Businesses to Take Risks?
For small business owners who survived the recession, now is a good time to take stock of where their business stands and whether and how they want to grow.
September 4, 2013
Small business employment off slightly in August
Employment at small businesses in the U.S. dropped slightly in August, although employees saw increased compensation and hours worked. Small business revenues overall declined 0.18 percent in July; the construction industry was the only sector to show an increase, of 0.3 percent.
September 3, 2013
Four Questions that are Key to Winning New Clients
Your firm may be successful today, but everyone knows that success can be fleeting unless you’re continuously thinking ahead to identify and win the next client.
September 3, 2013
Xero Announces Expense Management Integration with Expensify
Xero, provider of online accounting software, and Expensify, expense reporting application, announced their partnership that will integrate expense report data from Expensify directly into Xero’s accounting platform.
September 3, 2013
Payroll Vault announces first annual conference for franchisees
Event geared to inspire, educate, and ensure success of franchise owners
September 3, 2013
The baggage-free CFO: 5 ways to profit
Recently we did a survey of the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) professionals who use The Sellability Score and asked them what makes a business attractive to an acquirer. The M&A experts said businesses that have a management team in place are much more attractive to buyers than owner-dependent companies.
August 29, 2013
Winners announced for 1st Annual Bridging the Gap Awards
August 29, 2013 – Boomer Consulting, Inc. announced today the recipients of the inaugural Bridging the Gap Awards. These awards recognize both firms and individuals in the accounting industry that excel in aligning technology, firm management and talent development.
August 29, 2013
ZenPayroll Sees Quick Success Helping Small Businesses
Nationwide expansion continues to Texas, Florida, Washington, New York and Illinois
August 28, 2013
Laughing All the Way to the Bank
From the Bleeding Edge Blog. Here’s a memo to my friends in the financial services industry: I could care less what my credit score is. I don’t lay awake sweating over whether I will be approved for a loan. I don’t worry about how expensive a car I can buy on credit. I don’t even...…
August 27, 2013
CPAs Urged to Leave a Legacy of Passion
The 2013 Midwest Accounting and Finance Showcase kicked off this morning in Rosemont, Illinois, with one directive for accounting professionals: help develop the skills and talents of the young professionals that will follow in your footsteps.
August 27, 2013
Financial Officer Pay Remains Stable
Crowe Horwath LLP releases findings from its 2013 Financial Institutions Compensation Survey
August 27, 2013
New QBO Version Provides Harmony for Accountants and SMB Owners
From the Sept. 2013 issue. A little harmony can go a long way. And that’s exactly what Intuit set out to demonstrate when it debuted a new, redesigned version of QuickBooks Online at the Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase in Chicago in August. With a cleaner and simpler user interface, seamless navigation new features and...…