Small business

In the current business landscape, small- and medium-sized practices face an array of challenges, including operational complexities, competitive markets and ever-evolving regulations.

Growth in hourly and weekly pay at small businesses decelerated in October as job growth moderated, payroll provider Paychex reported.

Small businesses are experiencing the weakest sales since 2020, according to a new report from Xero, despite signs of an improving economy.

Starting a firm is an opportunity and should not be treated as a chore or something that you have no choice in what you are doing.

Annual pay grew 5.9% year over year, as both job growth and wage growth slackened in September.

The 'beneficial ownership' disclosure requirements are a challenge for both small businesses and accountants.

Hourly earnings growth slipped at small businesses last month to the slowest pace since September 2021, according to Paychex.

Businesses have been dealing not only with inflation and rising interest rates, but also new requirements for family leave, minimum wage increases, and pay transparency rules.

Some worry the proposed regulations could make it more difficult for small and midsized businesses to obtain coverage in case of disaster.

A new survey suggests small businesses see the economy — and the tax service — improving.

The rate of growth for hiring and hourly earnings stabilized this month, according to Paychex.

The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on the use of employee stock ownership plans as a way to avoid taxes.

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Acquaintances who want quick, off-the-cuff advice from an accountant about important financial decisions are doing themselves a disservice.

If you have clients with businesses in multiple states, product or service sales in different states, or employees in other states, they need to know a thing or two about nexus.

Annual pay grew 6.2% year over year, according to payroll processor ADP, which separately added generative AI features to its software.

Earnings growth for small business employees fell below 4% for the first time in more than two years, according to Paychex.

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Recently appointed the president of the Information Technology Alliance, Geni Whitehouse wants to be a bridge between small and middle-market businesses.

Starting Jan. 1, 2024, many small businesses will face a major new reporting requirement — and many of them are completely unaware of it.