The writer is professor of business and public policy at Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government For investors seeking more focus on environmental, social, and governance issues, 2020 might have felt like a good year as numerous CEOs embraced ‘ESG-speak’. But much of this, I suspect, was to dress up the disappointment of Covid-19-induced losses. And […]
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Grow with Strategic Partnerships
Small businesses could use a lot of help right now. They need to find new ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, earn more sales, keep customers, and make every dollar count. Your accounting firm may also be one of those small businesses experiencing stagnant growth because so many are struggling. It’s time to break out […]
Democratic governors accuse Trump administration of misleading them about vaccine stockpile
Several Democratic governors are criticizing the Trump administration for apparently misleading public health officials about holding a stockpile of Covid-19 vaccines in reserve. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said on Tuesday that the government would begin releasing doses of vaccine that were being held in “physical reserve” to ensure enough supply for second […]
10 Healthcare Business ideas in India
Do want to start a healthcare business? If yes, you are at the right place in this post I will share 10 healthcare business ideas in India. Healthcare is the most promising sector both in terms of making money and employment. The government is focusing more on the health care sector. The health sector in […]
Cloud Accounting Software: Questions to Consider
As a small business owner, you need to record your financial transactions. But, accounting is not easy, and all signs point to accounting software. Why use accounting software? Cloud-based accounting software could be a low-cost, time-saving option for tracking your business’s finances. The cloud Do you think understanding the “cloud” is over your head? [pun […]
Health Secretary Alex Azar resigning on Jan. 20
Health and Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar at the White House on August 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. Pete Marovich | Getty Images Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is resigning on Jan 20, the same day President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in. In his resignation letter dated Jan. 12, Azar took a parting […]
Domestic terrorism has superseded the threat of international terrorism, warns ex-NYC police commissioner
Former New York City police commissioner Bill Bratton warned CNBC’s “The News with Shepard Smith” that domestic terrorism has superseded the threat of international terrorism in the United States. “For the last 20 years our biggest concern was international terrorism — ISIS, Al Qaeda,” Bratton said in a Friday evening interview. “Now it’s here and […]
The 6 Best Accounting Firms of 2021 – Investopedia
Bottom Line As this list shows, the offerings and pricing of accounting firms for small businesses vary widely. The key is understanding your accounting needs and the value of having someone from outside your business fulfilling those functions. Even the most expensive firm on this list is probably less costly than hiring someone to perform […]
Tax filing season to start Feb. 12, IRS announces
The IRS on Friday announced that it will start accepting and processing 2020 tax returns on Friday, Feb. 12. This is later than in most previous years, when tax season has started in January. The IRS says the delay is due to the extra time it needs for programming and testing its systems following the […]
Weekend Reading for Financial Planners (Jan 16-17)
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