If you ask your clients, you might be surprised. How do accountants define success? Join the survey, get the results. Accountants often define success in terms of revenue, net income, or maybe client service. But the Enterprise Council on Small … Continued
Census data shows 25% increase in home-based entrepreneurs. The number of people who worked at home increased by nearly 2 million, from about 9.5 million in 1999 to about 11.3 million in 2005, according to new data released by the … Continued
They’re thinking “short-term.” Do you know what that means and how to use it? A huge 45% of small business owners consider their focus to be short-term rather than long-term. Additionally, when the Executive Board asked business owners what they … Continued
Even if the economy isn’t helpful, businesses can start planning now on how to improve their operations. “The main goal is to manage cash flow more efficiently,” says Leigh Lones, Risk Director, Bibby Financial Services, a factoring company. “With some … Continued
Aliign offers one-stop shop for integrated and flexible tax and accounting services Indianapolis-based Blue & Co. is reportedly launching an independent business unit aimed at small business called Aliign LLC in the Indiana and Ohio markets. Kentucky is due to … Continued
The ARRA federal recovery program could add 1.6 million jobs to small businesses. Local and regional accounting firms — the backbone of the profession — stand to reap a small windfall, if not a lifeline, from the federal spending plan. As we’ve … Continued
Venture gives Intacct access to millions of small and mid-sized businesses through CPA channel. Cloud computing, software-as-a-service, or web-based software — whatever you call it — has long been evolving as the next step beyond CD platters, downloads and endless … Continued
The Obama administration is focusing some of its recovery efforts on small businesses. “It’s about time,” says Bill Sheridan here: CPA Success: Small business takes its turn in economic recovery’s spotlight.