Small Business

Ryan Strengthens Property Tax Practice with Acquisition of Consulting Business of Popp Hutcheson PLLC

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has announced the acquisition of the property tax consulting business of Popp Hutcheson PLLC (Popp Hutcheson), a preeminent property tax firm based in Austin, Texas.

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  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has announced the acquisition of the property tax consulting business of Popp Hutcheson PLLC (Popp Hutcheson), a preeminent property tax firm based in Austin, Texas.
  • As part of the acquisition, Popp Hutcheson professionals providing property tax consulting and appeal management services have joined Ryan.
  • Concurrently, Ryan has also acquired the assets of Popp Hutcheson that principally support the property tax consulting business.
  • Legal professionals and related assets of Popp Hutcheson will be acquired by Ryan Law PLLC in a separate, simultaneous transaction.

Syncro Names MSP Veteran Dee Zepf as Chief Product Officer

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Syncro, a leading B2B SaaS company serving the managed service provider (MSP) software market, today announced the appointment of Dee Zepf as chief product officer.

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  • Syncro, a leading B2B SaaS company serving the managed service provider (MSP) software market, today announced the appointment of Dee Zepf as chief product officer.
  • With over 20 years as a technology executive, Zepf has extensive experience in product management, specifically within the MSP market.
  • Prior to joining Syncro, Zepf served as VP of product at Sense, where she was instrumental in delivering key product improvements using AI and machine learning to enhance the user experience.
  • Earlier in her career, Zepf served as senior director of product management at Care.com, IBM, and Bowstreet where she led product management for high growth product lines.

Rotterdam Hosts European Startup Founders and Investors at Upstream to Drive Innovation for a Future Proof Economy

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Upstream is targeted to bring together over 2000 startup and scale-up founders, investors, innovative corporates and SMEs and policy makers to drive cooperation and innovation.

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  • Upstream is targeted to bring together over 2000 startup and scale-up founders, investors, innovative corporates and SMEs and policy makers to drive cooperation and innovation.
  • The festival welcomes national and International attendees from various European startup communities, including key hubs like London, to the Rotterdam metropolitan area, Europe’s best connected city .
  • Every aspect of The Netherlands’ most impactful annual startup festival is tailored to connect today’s changemakers who are driving innovation towards a digital, sustainable and inclusive future.
  • "The anniversary edition of Upstream highlights our ongoing commitment to supporting startups and scale-ups that drive sustainable growth.

Align Ranks on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Northeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Northeast economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.

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  • Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Northeast economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.
  • In 2024, they ranked among Inc.'s Fastest Growing Companies in the Northeast Region.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Northeast region.
  • “The past year has been one of tremendous growth for Align,” says Jim Dooling, CEO of Align.

BILL Expands Most Comprehensive Financial Operations Platform for SMBs with Powerful Predictive Cash Flow Tools

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305697281/en/
    The new offerings, BILL Insights and BILL Cash Flow Forecasting, are integrated into the BILL Financial Operations Platform , which already provides category-leading accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and spend and expense solutions.
  • With these new enhancements, BILL delivers the most comprehensive financial operations platform enabling SMBs to optimize, manage, and forecast cash flow within a single platform.
  • BILL Insights and BILL Cash Flow Forecasting are currently available to select SMB and accountant customers of BILL and will become more widely available in calendar Q1 2024.
  • Get timely cash flow visibility: Access cash flow dashboards with metrics including cash in and cash out, net cash flow, and cash balance.

Sunstone, ALC Launch Dream Run, Moving Irvine Forward

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

It’s called the Dream Run – Moving Irvine Forward.

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  • It’s called the Dream Run – Moving Irvine Forward.
  • The first is the Irvine Tech Week 5K, followed by the FirstGen Color Run.
  • The second annual Irvine Tech Week, April 16-21, brings together entrepreneurs, investors, accelerators and other experts to showcase the thriving ecosystem of Irvine.
  • The FirstGen Color Run, a concept created by John Shen, celebrates the Irvine Dream.

From Commitment to Action: Mary Kay Releases Overview of Transformative Partnership to Advance Women’s Entrepreneurship Globally

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Mary Kay Inc. , a global leader in women’s empowerment, today announced the release of a special report titled "Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship: from Commitment to Action."

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  • Mary Kay Inc. , a global leader in women’s empowerment, today announced the release of a special report titled "Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship: from Commitment to Action."
  • (Photo: Mary Kay Inc.)
    In 2019, in partnership with six United Nations agencies, Mary Kay founded WEA as a driving force for promoting women's entrepreneurship and economic participation worldwide.
  • “Through the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator, we have created a robust platform that not only supports but celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of women globally,” said Deborah Gibbins, Chief Operating Officer at Mary Kay.
  • To learn more about the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator and to read the full 2023 Special Report, please click here .

U.S. Small Businesses Continue to Show Moderate Job Growth and Wage Inflation Continues to Moderate

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Small business job growth held steady from last month, with the national Small Business Jobs Index closing February at 100.67.

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  • Small business job growth held steady from last month, with the national Small Business Jobs Index closing February at 100.67.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305447706/en/
    The February Paychex Small Business Employment Watch showed hourly earnings growth for U.S. workers at 3.42% and a national jobs index of 100.67.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “While our index continues to show job growth in businesses with fewer than 50 workers, it has now remained below pre-pandemic levels for two months.
  • “A tight job market for qualified candidates, access to affordable growth capital, and concerns about inflation continue to constrain small business owners from reaching their full growth potential.”
    “Wage growth for small business workers continues to moderate, most notably for weekly earnings in Leisure and Hospitality.

Organizations Harness Benefits of Digital Trust Through New ISACA Framework

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

According to upcoming ISACA research, more than half of organizations (55 percent) believe it is extremely/very important for an organization to have a digital trust framework.

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  • According to upcoming ISACA research, more than half of organizations (55 percent) believe it is extremely/very important for an organization to have a digital trust framework.
  • (Graphic: ISACA)
    The Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework (DTEF) and portfolio of resources helps organizations understand the practices they can undertake to impact their trustworthiness and reputation by addressing the key components of digital trust: integrity, security, privacy, resilience, quality, reliability and confidence.
  • Digital trust, defined as confidence in the integrity of the relationships, interactions and transactions within an associated digital ecosystem, can also strengthen an organization’s bottom line.
  • “Implementing digital trust practices must be intentional, and ISACA is equipping enterprises with transformational tools to build trust with their stakeholders and see positive impact.”
    Later in the year, ISACA will also be releasing the Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework Foundation Course and Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework Foundation Certificate.

Merge Named to Forbes List of America’s Best Startup Employers 2024 For Second Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Merge , a product integration platform that offers a suite of unified APIs to empower B2B SaaS organizations to seamlessly add hundreds of integrations to their product, has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Startup Employers for 2024, marking the company’s second consecutive appearance.

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  • Merge , a product integration platform that offers a suite of unified APIs to empower B2B SaaS organizations to seamlessly add hundreds of integrations to their product, has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Startup Employers for 2024, marking the company’s second consecutive appearance.
  • This recognition comes weeks after Merge reported momentous company growth, most notably having grown its entire employee headcount by 57% in 2023.
  • Only companies headquartered in the U.S., founded between the years 2014 and 2021, employing at least 50 employees, and exhibiting a startup structure were considered for the evaluation.
  • Merge’s inclusion in the Forbes List of America's Best Startup Employers for two consecutive years is a reflection of the company's unwavering commitment to nurturing talent, investing in employee development, and maintaining a strong sense of employee satisfaction.