Accounting November 7, 2023
Mark Cuban Wants Casino Gambling Resorts in Texas
The Dallas billionaire and ABC’s Shark Tank star has his eyes on a new arena for the Dallas Mavericks if Texas lawmakers would consider allowing resort-style gambling.
Small Business November 6, 2023
Implementing AI at Scale: A Guide for Small Business Leaders
With an increasing number of AI-powered tools available, opportunities abound for implementing AI both at home and within the workplace.
Small Business November 6, 2023
Holiday Spending Forecast to Top $960 Billion
Consumers plan to spend $875 on core holiday items including gifts, decorations, food and other holiday-related purchases this year.
Small Business October 30, 2023
Halloween Shopping Expected to Top $12.2 Billion; Dog Owners Add to Total
The top ways consumers are planning to celebrate are handing out candy (68%), decorating their home or yard (53%) or dressing in costume (50%).
Payroll October 30, 2023
U.S. Economy Grew at 4.9 Percent Last Quarter
The U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in nearly two years last quarter on a burst of consumer spending, which will be tested in coming months.
Payroll October 25, 2023
Average Retailer Credit Card Interest Rate Hits 29.93 Percent
The average APR for retail credit cards reached a new record high of 28.93% this year. These are cards branded by brick-and-mortar and online retailers.
Small Business October 24, 2023
Holiday Spending Forecast for 2023: Average of $875 Per Person in U.S.
The amount is $42 more than consumers planned to spend in 2022, and is in line with the average holiday budget over the last five years.
Small Business October 23, 2023
Treasury Dept. Issues Report Card on Programs for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
In January, the Census Bureau released data which show that Americans have applied to start 10.5 million new businesses over the last two years, making 2021 and 2022 the strongest two years on record for new business applications.
Accounting October 23, 2023
CFOs Predict Growth in Net Profits
More than three-fourths (76%) of finance leaders predict net profit growth, with just over half (52%) saying their organizations will grow profits by more than 5%.
Small Business October 18, 2023
It’s Time for Your Clients to Tackle Meeting Minutes
Not all businesses are required to maintain meeting minutes, but it’s essential to understand which ones should.
Small Business October 18, 2023
Retail Sales Grew in September, But Core Year-Over-Year Gains Are Slowing
Retail sales continued to grow in September even as consumers faced continuing economic pressures, according to the National Retail Federation.
Small Business October 18, 2023
On-Demand Service Marketplace Compliance Can Be Challenging
On-demand service marketplaces are platforms that connect customers to retailers and service providers for more-or-less immediate delivery. Think less eBay or Etsy and more DoorDash, Upwork, and Lyft.