Small Business September 19, 2025
U.S. Leading Economic Index Declines in August
The LEI fell by 2.8% over the six months between February and August 2025, a faster rate of decline than its 0.9% contraction over the previous six-month period.
Payroll September 18, 2025
6 in 10 Companies Are Planning Layoffs in 2026 Due to Economic Uncertainty, Survey Finds
Fifty-eight percent of companies plan to lay off employees in 2026, with 39% having already conducted layoffs this year and another 35% saying additional job cuts will happen before the year ends, Resume.org survey reveals.
Payroll September 17, 2025
Tariffs, Bird Flu, and Severe Weather are Pushing Grocery Prices to Records
Now more than $6.60 a pound, the cost of ground beef is soaring to all-time highs, jumping another 30 cents month-over-month, according to the latest data from the consumer price index.
Accounting September 16, 2025
One in Four Small Business Owners Are in Survival Mode but Adapting, Reveals KeyBank Survey
Almost half (46%) of small business owners feel their performance fell short of expectations in 2025.
Taxes September 16, 2025
Tax Compliance is a Growing Concern Among Online Retailers, Survey Reveals
Tax compliance is one of the most stressful tasks e-commerce and procurement executives perform, driven by both the complexity of tax laws and the high stakes of noncompliance, according to a new survey from Swap.
Small Business September 16, 2025
Butterball Report Shows What People Are Planning for Thanksgiving 2025
Inflation is on the minds of consumers when it comes to the holidays this year, but most Americans still plan to get their gobble on.
Payroll September 15, 2025
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls to Lowest Since May on Job Worries
U.S. consumer sentiment fell in September to the lowest since May and long-term inflation expectations rose for the second straight month, as concerns about the labor market and prices weighed on the economic outlook.
Small Business September 11, 2025
Imports Declining Following Summer Surge Ahead of Tariffs
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to steadily decline for the remainder of the year amid rising tariffs, according to a report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Payroll September 11, 2025
Job Hugging: What It Is and What It Means for Your Money
Are you holding on to your job like it's a life raft because you're scared about the economy? You might be job hugging.
Accounting September 4, 2025
CPA Business Executives Have a Slightly More Optimistic View of U.S. Economy, But Concerns Persist
CPA business leaders' view of the U.S. economy has improved to a small degree, but they continue to be wary of inflation and tariff impacts, according to the Q3 AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey.
Payroll September 2, 2025
Job Seekers Say No Job is Safe, Not Even for Top Performers
According to a new survey from staffing agency Express Employment Professionals, 73% of job seekers agree that no job is secure, no matter how well an employee performs.
Payroll August 28, 2025
More Than 1 in 3 Employees Have Withdrawn from Retirement Funds; Many Expect to Tap Them Again Next Year
Withdrawals stretched across all demographics, they were especially common among younger workers–nearly half (46%) of Gen Z workers report they had taken out funds.