It’s a good time to be the owner of a small accounting firm. Despite the many large corporations that seem to dominate the marketplace, small firms are still the backbone of the American economy. And, according to the U.S. Treasury, since the Great Recession, banks participating in government-funded programs to back small businesses have boosted their […]
The Defining Categories of Accounting Firm Practice Management
Over the past decade, practice management for accounting firms has evolved dramatically. There is perhaps no better illustration of this than by considering how the term itself — practice management — is defined quite differently by legacy venders like Wolters Kluwer or Thomson Reuters, compared with modern players like Karbon. Major changes in the profession — including […]
Polarizing Brands Not Exactly Hurting, But Should Your Small Business Get Into the Act?
Morning Consult and its survey of 336,370 Americans has revealed the most polarizing brands in the country aren’t exactly hurting for business. The top 10 brands are directly or indirectly related to the President, with Trump Hotels taking the number one spot. This is the inaugural survey of Morning Consult’s Most Polarizing Brands designed to […]
Zoho Transactions Approval Aims to Reduce Mistakes in Purchase Orders
A new feature called Transactions Approval from Zoho will lower or get rid of mistakes made during sales and purchase transactions within the Zoho Finance apps, the company says. With this new feature, you and your employees will be able to verify and approve transactions within Zoho Books, Zoho Invoice and Zoho Inventory apps. Having […]
Spotlight: Main Squeeze Juice Co. Seeks Natural Product Niche
More and more consumers are clamoring for products made with all natural ingredients. And when it comes to juices, smoothies and bowls, Main Squeeze Juice Co. obliges. The company fills an important need in a growing industry. Read more about it in this week’s Small Business Spotlight. What the Business Does Offers healthy juices, smoothies, […]
Small Retailers, Google Drops Integration with BigCommerce, Others
The integration of BigCommerce, Magento, and PrestaShop with Google Merchant Center is going to be terminated on March 20, 2018. The news was reported via an email sent to BigCommerce retailers, reports Sales & Orders. Google is Dropping Merchant Center Feed According to the email, retailers on BigCommerce, PrestaShop, and Magento are going to have their […]
Libby App Connects eReaders to Business Titles from Most Major Metro Public Libraries
When was the last time you thought about going to your local library to check out a book? The Libby app connects local libraries and the thousands of eBooks and audiobooks on their digital bookshelves 24/7. The Libby app is developed by OverDrive. To date, more than 39,000 libraries and schools in 70 countries are […]
What Apple’s Battery Mea Culpa Can Teach Your Small Business About Transparency
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) officially admitted it was slowing down iPhones as their batteries age. The reasoning for this move by the company makes perfect sense, but it was the execution which will cost Apple in terms of money and a black eye on its reputation and brand. Apple Apologizes for Slowing Your iPhone In its apology […]
The BlueCart Report Keeps Restaurants and Hotels on Top of Consumer Trends
BlueCart recently introduced a report spotting purchasing trends in the hospitality industry. The 2017 Hospitality Report is designed to help restaurants, hotels and suppliers gain a competitive advantage by revealing the food and drink that’s most in demand. It’s the first time BlueCart has issued such a report, but small businesses in this market will […]
Small Online Stores Will Spend $2.62 for Every $1 of a Fraudulent Transaction
One fraudulent online order can cost a small retailer nearly three times as much as the cost of the transaction. That’s what Stripe found in its December 2017 Online Fraud Trends and Behavior report (PDF). Online Fraud Trends Report The online payment processor recently released the report and gave Small Business Trends a unique perspective […]