Payroll July 15, 2025
Economy: Consumer Prices Rise, But Less Than Expected
Goods prices, excluding food and energy commodities, rose 0.2% after stalling in the prior month.
Small Business July 13, 2025
Retail Sales Slowed in June Over Tariff Concerns
“June’s numbers indicate that prolonged uncertainty surrounding the economy, tariffs and trade policy could be pushing consumers to adopt a ‘wait-and-see’ approach..."
Small Business July 10, 2025
CEO Confidence Continues to Cool in Q2 2025 as Hiring Plans Hit an All-Time Low
Small and midsize business (SMB) CEOs' confidence in the economy continued to edge down in Q2 2025, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index.
Small Business July 10, 2025
North Carolina Reclaims No. 1 Spot on CNBC’s Top States for Business List
North Carolina bested Texas, Florida, Virginia and Ohio to finish No. 1 on CNBC’s latest annual ranking of best states for business.
Payroll July 8, 2025
U.S. Immigration Actions May Hit Economy Hard in 2025, Fed Study Says
The Trump administration’s curbs on immigration and ramped-up deportations will lower U.S. economic growth by almost a full percentage point this year, according to a study from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
CAS July 7, 2025
43% of Finance Teams Question Their Own Tariff Preparedness
The insightsoftware study reveals that access to modern forecasting tools and real-time data creates a decisive advantage in navigating economic uncertainty.
Accounting July 7, 2025
New Jersey CPAs ‘Despondent’ Over State’s Economy, Society Survey Shows
More than 55% expected New Jersey’s economy to worsen, while 36% said it would fare about the same, compared to 45% who believed the national economy would worsen during that timeframe.
Small Business June 30, 2025
In Unpredictable Times, Focusing on Future Readiness Matters More Than Ever for CPA Firms
A strong brand helps keep your organization aligned and focused during periods of change. It unites your team members around a clear purpose, attracts clients who genuinely value what you offer and cultivates leaders who live your firm’s values.
Small Business June 29, 2025
Trump Says He Probably Won’t Extend July 9 Tariff Deadline
President Donald Trump said he doesn’t think he’ll need to extend the July 9 trade deadline he has imposed on countries to secure deals with the U.S. to avoid higher tariffs.
Small Business June 27, 2025
U.S. Economy Shrinks as Americans Spend Less
According to federal data released Friday morning, consumers spent nearly $30 billion less in May than in April, shrinking the economy and putting economists on high alert.
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General News June 23, 2025
Summer Slowdown and Economy Have Vegas Casinos Offering Deals
For Sin City casinos, marketing to value-conscious travelers, especially those from drive-in markets such as Southern California and Arizona, has always been part of the summer playbook.
Payroll June 23, 2025
Employers Are Shifting Benefit Strategies Amid Cost Pressures
Employers face greater challenges in delivering their strategy in key areas such as health benefits (44%), wellbeing programs (44%), and leave benefits (36%).