Technology: New Payment Options – Smart Cards Versus Smart Phones?
Things have changed at grocery store checkout lanes and retailers everywhere. Initially, Oct. 1, 2015 was the date initially established for the majority of liability for credit card fraud to…
Understanding Second-Stage Entrepreneurship
For the 10 percent of startups that survive, according to Forbes, there is what’s called second-stage entrepreneurship. But what, exactly, defines second-stage entrepreneurship and how do businesses know when they’ve…
Technology: 5 Ways to Safeguard Your Online Privacy
There are no fast fixes that will guarantee your online security, but here is a simple checklist that can help keep your data and your identity secure. Stay current on…
In the Firm
Blackman & Sloop survived another tax season! We closed at noon on April 18th and the entire firm went to lunch together. Everyone enjoyed having April 19th off as our…
How to Reduce the Need for Exit Interviews
Employees who quit are a fact of life for business owners and their managers. For the owners and managers of some businesses, exit interviews can provide insight into why employees…