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Digital Trends
5 days ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
Grow your small business with Intuit QuickBooks Online — 90% off all plans!
For those who own a small business, and for those who are planning to launch one, you're going to need all the help that you can get to make sure that everything is always running smoothly. Intuit QuickBooks Online is a software solution that you can trust for this, and now's an excellent time to sign up for it because all plans are 90% off for three months, starting from $3.50 per month instead of $35 per month for the Simple Start plan, all the way up to $23.50 per month instead of $235 per month for the Advanced plan. You should hurry if you're interested, as the limited-time offer may expire at any moment! Why you should sign up for Intuit QuickBooks Online Intuit QuickBooks Online is cloud-based software that you can access from anywhere using your laptop or smartphone, as long as there's an internet connection. There are four plans available — Simple Start at $3.50 per month instead of $35 per month for one user, Essentials at $6.50 per month instead of $65 per month for three users, Plus at $9.90 per month instead of $99 per month for five users, and Advanced at $23.50 per month instead of $235 per month for 25 users. All plans have access to an automated bookkeeping system, automated bank feeds, a bill management system, auto-generated invoices, a customer management system, and a business performance feed, among many other helpful features for your small business. You'll also be able to get setup help and bookkeeping assistance from Live experts for 30 days. Some features of Intuit QuickBooks Online are powered by Intuit Assist, which uses artificial intelligence-powered automations for speed and efficiency. The Essential plan gives you access to the Accounting Agent for smarter bookkeeping and the Payments Agent for automated cashflow, the Plus plan adds the Customer Agent that turns leads into sales, and the Advanced plan throws in the Finance Agent that makes data-backed decisions for the future and the Project Management agent that creates and tracks projects. Plenty of small businesses have benefitted from the features of Intuit QuickBooks Online, and yours could be the next one. Sign up now while all plans are 90% off for three months, starting from as low as $3.50 per month to only $23.50 per month for the most comprehensive plan. There's no time to waste if you're interested in taking advantage of this limited-time deal — sign up now to start using Intuit QuickBooks Online as soon as possible!
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Investment Made By U.S. Small Businesses
Education and training are important investments in workers (human capital). However, workers must be paired with physical capital (from shovels to AI computers) to produce the goods and services that consumers want. Small business owners act as 'intermediaries,' bringing capital and labor together in a working partnership. NFIB's June Small Business Economic Trends report found that 50% of small business owners reported making a capital expenditure in the past six months. These included vehicles, equipment, fixtures and furniture, buildings or land, along with improvements to existing buildings or land. Historically, June's level is low, close to the 50-year low of 45% reached after the 2008 recession (Chart 1). The peak of 72% occurred in December 1998, as spending surged in anticipation of the 'Y2K' event, which turned out to be a 'non-event." Actual Capital Outlays. NFIB Small Business Economic Trends. Chart 2 shows the types of expenditures made in June. Thirty-two percent reported purchasing vehicles, ranging from a low of 13% among wholesale businesses to a high of 45% among finance and real estate businesses. Nine percent purchased new equipment, 3% upgraded structures, and 13% acquired new facilities (purchased or leased). Equipment purchases were concentrated in the service and retail industries. Types of Investment by Industry (Bought or Leased). NIFB Small Business Economic Trends. The most frequent spenders were transportation and communication businesses (Chart 3). They also had the highest spending, with 29% reporting outlays of $100,000 or more. Trucks and construction vehicles are expensive! Businesses in the retail, services, and professional services industries were the least active buyers and tended to spend less money when they invested. In general, businesses that 'made stuff' were much more likely to invest and spend more money than service businesses (labor-intensive). Capital Expenditure Amount by Industry. NFIB Small Business Economic Trends. A critical component of gross private domestic investment is the 'change in business inventories.' In simple terms, if General Motors makes a car in the U.S. and sells it, GDP is created as consumption rises. If the car is unsold at the end of the accounting period (year, quarter, or month), then it becomes an inventory investment. When the car is sold in another period, it is a subtraction from GDP because it was already accounted for in GDP through increased inventory investment. Basically, it is an accounting convention, unrelated to real investment spending, but a contributor to volatility in GDP measurement. It is small compared to outlays on plant and equipment and housing. Actual Change in Inventory. NFIB Small Business Economic Trends. Progress is the product of a partnership between capital and labor, the essence of all businesses, big and small. Owners provide the structure and equipment and hire workers to complete the partnership. Good management and qualified workers enhance productivity, the fundamental driver of profits and wages. It's a never-ending process, as the environment is constantly changing. Main Street is where it all starts. Microsoft (et al) didn't just suddenly appear; they were all small businesses on Main Street.
Entrepreneur
10-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Own Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for Only $44.97
Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you'll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. More than 60% of small-business owners say that investing in technology directly improves their profitability, according to Deloitte. From productivity software to secure operating systems, choosing the right digital tools can significantly streamline operations and cut costs—especially when those tools come without a recurring fee. Enter the Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle. This package has a regular price of $418.99 but is now just $44.97—an 89% discount—making it an attractive opportunity for budget-conscious professionals. Say goodbye to subscription fees for two essential Microsoft platforms—for life Office Professional 2021 includes eight powerful desktop applications—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, and Teams (free version). The cornerstone for workplace productivity, whether you're building financial models in Excel, designing polished proposals in PowerPoint, or managing communications through Outlook, this bundle delivers powerful, offline-ready tools that professionals around the world rely on every day. Best of all, you own it outright—no monthly fees, and no forced updates that disrupt your workflow. On the operating system side, Windows 11 Pro is built with business users in mind. It brings enhanced security, advanced encryption, and improved performance suitable for both productivity and creative work. IT highlights include advanced tools like BitLocker device encryption, Remote Desktop support, and Hyper-V virtualization. It also adds domain join and group policy management, making it far more adaptable for business networks or IT-managed environments. The refined UI is truly designed to boost focus and productivity, with better window snapping, and virtual desktops. A few limitations to keep in mind: this deal is for one Windows device only, and Office 2021 won't receive future feature updates like Microsoft 365 does. But if your priorities are cost, stability, and ownership, it's a solid investment—and a smart way to keep your tech budget working harder for your business. Get the Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows with a lifetime license and Windows 11 Pro for $44.97 (reg. $418.99) now until July 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT. StackSocial prices subject to change.
