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Zone & Co Launches ZoneBilling AI Assistant
IRS Extends Tax Deadlines Until May For Helene Victims
Avantax Acquires SEP Financial Services
Sovos Launches Indirect Tax Suite for SAP, Enhances Clean Core Readiness
Small Business Sales Down as Consumers Cut Back on Spending
Inflation is still pushing consumers to reduce their discretionary spending, a new Fiserv report shows.
Why Small Businesses Need This 2017 Tax Cut to Continue
Small businesses are about to face a tax hike that will hurt workers and weaken communities if Congress does not take action.
Retailers Saw Moderate Growth in June
Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 0.47% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 3.42% unadjusted year over year in June, according to the Retail Monitor.
Hidden Fees Surprise E-Commerce Shoppers as Global Sales Challenges Increase
Around two-thirds of both the 16–24-year-old (63%) and 25-34-year-old (68%) age groups surveyed made international purchases in the last year, compared to only 41% of shoppers over the age of 55.
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Cross-Border Issues Add Challenges to Growing Businesses
The findings reveal a complex compliance landscape and a disconnect between consumer expectations and the realities of cross-border commerce.
Retail Imports Continue to Rise, Despite Supply Chain Challenges
Monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is continuing to rise despite a variety of supply chain challenges, according to the Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Small Businesses Pulled Back on Hiring in June, CBIZ Index Shows
For the first time since January, small business hiring declined in June, according to the CBIZ Small Business Employment Index.
Xero Accepting Entries for the Xero Beautiful Business Fund
The program is an initiative offering more than $460,000 in funding to support small businesses and non profits with their growth plans and help drive future success.