March 17, 2014
The Top Industries for Growth in 2014
Just ask the buggy whip manufacturers: When one industry goes into decline, others spring up. And when one prospers, outsiders try to find a way to tap into that success, as well.
March 17, 2014
Which Cities Rank the Best for Startups?
When you think of startups, New York City, Silicon Valley and San Francisco probably come to mind as great locations. But where do these two tech meccas rank on a list of the "best cities" for startups? Not even in the top five.
March 12, 2014
Businesses Save Time & Money with Integrated Payment Processing
For small businesses, time is money, and a new survey shows that processing customer payments directly through their bookkeeping or ERP system can save up to five minutes per transaction. That can really add up.
March 10, 2014
Does Your Business Qualify for the Health Care Tax Credit?
Income tax filing deadlines for most small business are coming up soon, and the Internal Revenue Service is reminding small employers who offer health insurance to their employees to check out the small business health care tax credit and then claim it if they qualify.
March 7, 2014
The SMB Cloud Accounting Market is Still a New Frontier
There has been a lot of activity in the online accounting market over the past few years and, according to some vendors, there is a big battle being waged for the minds (and wallets) of small businesses.
March 7, 2014
NASA Picks Small Business Tech Proposals for Development
NASA has selected 108 research and technology proposals from U.S. small businesses that will enable NASA's future missions while benefiting America's new high technology-driven economy right here on Earth.
March 5, 2014
Small Business Expert Gives Advice on Competing Against the Big Guys
Before the Internet, small companies didn't stand a chance against the Goliaths, says Corrine Sandler, a globally recognized leader in business intelligence and market research.
March 3, 2014
Cold Weather Has Chilling Effect on Small Business Hiring
A new report shows that the unusually cold winter across the United States may have had an effect on hiring at small businesses, as sales revenue in many parts of the country were down due to weather conditions.
March 3, 2014
Small Businesses Missing Out on Time-Saving Tech
The results show that more than half of small businesses surveyed still use manual processes, such as a spreadsheet or pen and paper, to track finances. In addition, almost 40 percent of these businesses are spending multiple days on tax preparation.
February 24, 2014
Small Biz Management Tool Integrates with Bill.com
PNC Bank. is partnering with Bill.com to enhance the bank's Cash Flow InsightSM, a suite of online tools specifically designed to help small businesses better manage incoming and outgoing funds. The enhanced technology automates the payables and receivables processes, taking paper out of the equation when sending invoices, making payments and tracking approvals.
February 24, 2014
Pennsylvania Cuts Interest Rates for Small Business Loans
The Pennsylvania state Department of Community and Economic Development and the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority have done just that. DCED and PIDA said Wednesday they have sharply cut the interest rates and waived fees they charge on loans to businesses, to spark demand.
February 23, 2014
Private Companies Had Slowest Sales Growth Rate in 5 Years
According to financial statements analyzed by Sageworks, a financial information company and the leader in the financial analysis of privately held companies, U.S. businesses grew sales at a rate of 5.4 percent in 2013.