Small Business

Twenty five years ago, small business owners were hard-pressed to find an affordable accounting software product that was designed for the small business owner that had little to no accounting experience.

Founded in 2003, FreshBooks is the go-to solution for small businesses and freelancers. Originally designed as a quick invoicing method, the product has evolved, adding numerous features, including the ability to create estimates, track time, bill and inv

Small business owners are more optimistic, according to a new survey, but at least one group isn't impressed.

A new partnership with Avalara now lets users of the cloud-based accounting and business management system Xero can now automate their sales tax collections and reporting. The new integration allows Xero users to quickly access the most current sales tax

Cloud accounting software maker Xero is bringing new solutions to market that leverage the power and continuity of the iOS platform to deliver a seamless customer experience on the iPhone and iPad. Xero is also working with cloud leaders Vend and Deputy to deliver a retail­-focused solution for small businesses that enhance mobility via iOS […]

Fifteen percent of small businesses have a mobile app, and another 18 percent are considering developing one in 2015 or later, according to a new survey.

A significant number of SMEs in the survey were unsure about the relationship between mobile and desktop searches, with 49% revealing they didn’t know if sales on their desktops sites had initially come from visitors viewing their products or services on

Despite positive expectations for consumer spending to pick up after the cold and long winter, retail sales in April proved to be relatively flat and disappointing. But for those sounding the alarm that the tepid April numbers may reflect overall ...