Small Business August 18, 2025
Las Vegas Tourism Hits Slump
Consumer spending in Las Vegas is down in several ways, state data shows, amid a slump in tourism to the casino mecca and national economic jitters.
Payroll August 13, 2025
Trump’s Pick to Head BLS Suggested Suspending Monthly Jobs Report
In a recent interview before his nomination, EJ Antoni suggested suspending the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly jobs reports and publishing only quarterly numbers until issues with data collection are corrected.
Accounting August 12, 2025
Economic Uncertainty Revives Interest in Bartering
Bartering can be a strategic tool for saving cash while acquiring necessary resources without spending capital.
Payroll August 12, 2025
Trump Names Heritage Foundation’s EJ Antoni to Lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
EJ Antoni, chief economist of the conservative Heritage Foundation, will lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics after President Trump fired the former head of the agency earlier this month.
Small Business August 11, 2025
Retail Spending Rebounded in July as Consumers Responded to Sales and Bought Ahead of Tariffs
Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 1.45% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 5.89% unadjusted year over year in July, according to the Retail Monitor.
Advisory August 8, 2025
Emerging Company M&A: Pre-Sale Accounting Best Practices for Buyers and Sellers
Among many necessary tasks, founders looking to sell must ensure their books and records are properly maintained so the financial statements are able to withstand heightened due diligence.
Taxes August 7, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect in Fresh Test for Global Economy
Taken together, President Trump’s actions will push the average U.S. tariff rate to 15.2%, well above 2.3% last year and the highest level since the World War II era.
Taxes August 6, 2025
Ex-GOP House Speaker Likens Trump’s Economy to ‘Driving the Car with Two Feet’
Former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan discussed President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda during a TV appearance on Aug. 5, warning that he sees “choppy waters ahead.”
General News August 5, 2025
Distrust in U.S. Inflation Data Threatens $2 Trillion Market
A $2 trillion market for securities linked to U.S. inflation data could be the first area of Treasuries that would crack if the Bureau of Labor Statistics is politicized, according to bond investors.
Small Business August 5, 2025
Customs Agency Posts Guidance on Rollout of New Tariffs
The expanded reciprocal tariffs will not apply to any products loaded onto a vessel for transport into the United States before 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday.
Payroll July 31, 2025
U.S. Economic Growth Has Slowed in 2025
U.S. economic growth moderated through the first half of the year as consumers tempered their spending after a late-2024 splurge and companies adjusted to frequently shifting trade policy.
Small Business July 25, 2025
72% of Mid-Market Companies Remain Optimistic on Economy
Middle market companies are navigating significant economic uncertainty, reminiscent of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.