December 10, 2012
Eight in ten Americans consider it extremely or very important that Congress and President Obama agree on a plan to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff -- automatic budget cuts and the expiration of Bush-era tax increases set for Jan. 1. But the difficult task of finding compromise before the deadline means year-end tax planning for…
December 3, 2012
Andrea Fisher had 10 years of business experience with two partners in New York, but before opening her own retail store in La Crosse, Wisconsin, she wanted to know “the score.” So Fisher linked up with Mississippi River Valley SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), which lined her up with professionals to advise her on...…
November 30, 2012
Xero's online accounting system has rapidly become one of the most popular and widely-used systems.
November 26, 2012
Heidi Blodgett didn’t get a nursing degree so that she could run the business and process payroll for a medical practice, but that’s where her life, career and family took her. Since she and her dermatologist husband Tom opened Blodgett Dermatology in Gallipolis, Ohio, more and more of Heidi’s time has been spent doing business…
November 20, 2012
The Illinois CPA Society offers some tips for scoring the best discounts online while helping you stay on budget this holiday shopping season.
November 15, 2012
First of Two Web Chats is Monday, November 19, at 1 p.m. ET
November 15, 2012
When it comes to marketing a small business, the options can be overwhelming and costly. However, with a solid plan, it's possible to get results on a budget.
November 14, 2012
Site offers resources, ideas encouraging small businesses to participate in Nov. 24 event
November 14, 2012
Program Provides Funding and Coaching for Small Businesses in Washington, D.C.
November 12, 2012
The U.S. debt is weighing on business owners as they consider adding workers and making other investments, according to a new survey by Sageworks, a financial information company. In the survey, accounting and banking professionals were asked how the national debt affects businesses’ hiring and investment plans.
November 11, 2012
Tthe National Retail Federation projects that sales during the traditional holiday shopping period (defined as November and December) will rise 4.1 percent, to $586.1 billion.
November 8, 2012
Native iPad app offers small business owners streamlined ability to create invoices, manage expenses and track project time easily from anywhere