July 30, 2013
Taking Your Firm and Clients to the Cloud: 2013 Reviews of Hosting Providers
Cloud server based hosting of applications which have historically run on desktop or laptop Windows computers is a hot trend with accounting professionals.
July 30, 2013
New business service includes online and print billing, invoicing and portals
Billing technology provider Billtrust now offers a new service bundle that streamlines a company’s billing process. Called the “Power Package,” the bundle combines three of Billtrust’s most popular services—Invoice Central, Print/Mail Services and CustomerCare—into a single package that is implemented with a 60-day setup guarantee.
July 29, 2013
California governor pushes increase in unemployment insurance taxes
In the closing days of the Legislature last year, California Governor Jerry Brown helped forge a compromise on a sweeping overhaul of the workers' compensation insurance system and persuaded Democratic and Republican lawmakers to pass it into law.
July 28, 2013
How Federal Disaster Loans Work
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a major partner with FEMA which offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and business of all sizes. Small businesses, and most non-profit organizations can apply for working capital loans to cover operating expenses during federally declared disasters.
July 26, 2013
NC tax overhaul means credit for early-stage investors will expire
Investor groups say the upcoming expiration of a state tax credit designed to spur investments in early-stage businesses will make it harder for young technology companies to raise the capital they need to survive and thrive.
July 25, 2013
SBA gives grants to support R&D, small business innovation
Supporting programs for innovative, technology-driven small businesses under SBA's Federal and State Technology (FAST) partnership program, the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted 20 awards, of $95,000 per award, for FY 2013 to 20 state and local economic development agencies, business development centers, and colleges and universities. Candidates were submitted by the governors of all…
July 23, 2013
State promoting federal health tax credit to small businesses
In Maryland, state and local officials are trying to promote public awareness of a little-known federal tax credit to help small businesses cover some of the costs of providing health insurance to their workers.
July 23, 2013
Retirement a Growing Priority for Small Business Owners
401(k) Plans, Matching Programs and Confidence Up Sharply Compared to 2008, According to National Survey by ShareBuilder 401k
July 23, 2013
Indiana ends grant program for tech start-ups
For years, the state of Indiana has given out matching grants to companies that won research awards from the federal Small Business Innovation Research program.
July 23, 2013
Small-business lending picks up
When Roland Foss went looking for a loan to start his small business, he was optimistic even though he knew the odds were stacked against him.
July 23, 2013
New money management platform helps small businesses and employees manage finances
New online and mobile platform offers a comprehensive wage payments management solution that gives employees the visibility, information and access they need to better manage their finances
July 22, 2013
Survey says healthcare law will make hiring less likely at small businesses
The Affordable Care Act, aka ObamaCare, is decreasing the likelihood that businesses will hire new employees, according to a new survey by Sageworks, a financial information company.