25 new features aimed at accountants to help clients with bookkeeping. Upstart Bill.com appears to be riding out the economic hurricane with a formula that helps growth-minded small business take advantage of the power of the SaaS cloud. Here’s the … Continued
Sageworks Inc., which makes ProfitCents financial analysis software for private companies, has been getting a lot of ink lately for the benchmarking reports it produces from aggregated user data. A spokesperson sent this to us, with this note: “I thought … Continued
Luca Pacioli Harvey A. Goldstein, who invented Up Your Cash Flow and remains longtime managing partner of Singer Lewak CPAs in Los Angeles, is birthing a new brainchild: instant cash-flow forecasts for small business. It goes by the unfortunate name … Continued
Nearly 9 out of 10 small business owners see opportunities. And 60% still expect their business to grow in the coming year. Despite the fact that most of them said they’re coming off a flat to down 2008. FREE DOWNLOAD: … Continued
Small business formations actually accelerated in the last two recessions. It’s more evidence that the CPA profession is counter-cyclical. But can it happen this time?
Microbusiness vulnerable in credit crisis. The National Association for the Self-Employed estimates that 3.8 million microbusiness owners hold an estimated 93% of so-called “toxic mortgages” that put them in immediate danger of foreclosure and homeless in the near future. In … Continued
You’d think the small business market must shrink in a recession. But you’d be wrong. And it can be a fatal mistake, according to Warrillow & Co. researchers. The net number of small businesses actually grows during a downturn. The … Continued
Key findings at a glance: 69% Not Impacted by Credit Squeeze. 91% Worried About Economy. 74% Believe Recovery Will Take 18 Months or Longer. PayCycle, Inc., the online payroll service, finds in a survey that found 58% of small business … Continued
I found change to usually be a good thing for billings. From Gary Jones Indigorilla Inc. via LinkedIn However, even with good things there can be some red flags of caution. For example – receivables become an issue for some/many … Continued
Now, how about a “rescue plan” for clients? How many of your clients are about to crash and burn? Don’t get caught flat-footed. Do what you can today to protect yourself and maybe save a client. The causes are not … Continued
Many marketers offer educational resources to acquire and retain SMBs. But how well do they really work? Bredin Business Information surveyed 270 SMBs on their perceptions of educational resources, and surveyed major marketers on their performance. Highlights: Educational content drives … Continued
3 Cost-Control Ideas for Small Business. Fernando Gomez, CPA Jackson Heights, N.Y. fgomezcpa.com. 1. A business should have appropriate insurance coverage. Consider increasing the insurance deductible, where permitted, on all types of business insurance in order to reduce the premiums … Continued
15 Practical Ways for Small Business Owners to Cut and Contain Their Costs… …And 1 thing to NEVER compromise on. Alyssa Lebovic, CPA Partner Keller & Lebovic CPAs Fair Lawn, N.J. 1. Look over all your expenses with a fresh … Continued