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Administrative tasks may seem small compared to corporate meetings, but they are just as important to a company’s success.  How much time does your business spend on administrative tasks? According to an article from CPA Practice Advisor, “Small businesses currently spend an average of 120 working-days...

With the rise of technology, a new state of commerce has emerged. “Card-not-present” transactions might pose a threat for your business. Protecting your business by not falling victim to fraud is becoming harder than ever before. In an article from Entrepreneur, author John Canfield writes,...

Blackman & Sloop, CPAs, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Kari B. Bohning, Amy Ford and Katie Ledford, CPA, to their professional team. Bohning joins the firm as an accountant in the Small Business Advisory department. Ford comes aboard as a Recruiting and Marketing...

Close to half the population of the United States could be affected by a recent cyber attack on Equifax, one of the three largest American consumer credit reporting agencies in the United States. The company also provides identity theft protection. Equifax announced on Thursday, September 7,...

Last week, the same Texas judge who originally struck down the overtime rules proposed by the Obama Administration, upheld his ruling. Many experts see this as the final blow for the proposed increase in the number of workers who would be eligible for overtime compensation....

At Blackman & Sloop, CPAs, P.A. we have extensive knowledge of the audit, financial reporting, and consulting issues specific to our pharmaceutical clients. We understand your particular challenges and excel at providing innovative and practical solutions to help you operate at maximum efficiency. Take a minute...

It’s a sad reality that cyber-criminals eagerly exploit tragic circumstances in order to take advantage of and steal from new targets. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a number of new scams have cropped up, including: An IRS-themed phishing scam that instructs the receiver to...

Blockchain technology is beginning to appear in every industry. At first glance, blockchain is a database that has a lot of potential in finance and business. With the recent and sudden growth of Bitcoin, blockchain technology could become even bigger. In an article from Forbes, author...

Innovation has changed the business world for centuries. However, in the 21st century, innovation has become the norm. With technology giving us the ability to do so many things, how can business owners find a niche market or come up with new ideas? In an article...

Getting someone’s attention is hard, and having him or her stay on your page is even harder. While there is a lot of competition out there in terms of search engine optimization, getting someone to revisit your page is the real issue. In an article from...