Carvana Replaces 9% Debt in Major $1.66B Financial Reset
Carvana, the e-commerce platform for buying and selling cars, announced the successful upsize and pricing of a Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1.66 billion....
View ArticleSalad and Go Abruptly Closes All Restaurants Following Chapter 11 Filing
Salad and Go announced that it has filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston...
View ArticleThe Hidden Shipping-Cost Crisis
When UPS and FedEx announced their latest round of rate increases, most small business owners did what they always do: They braced for a single number. This year, that number was again close to 6%,...
View ArticleBerkshire Takes Taylor Morrison Private in $8.5B Deal
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and Taylor Morrison announced the completion of Berkshire Hathaway’s acquisition of Taylor Morrison for $72.50 per common share in cash, representing a total equity value for...
View ArticleWhat Arizona SMBs Need to Know about Financing in Today’s Economy
As Arizona small businesses head into the second half of the year, ongoing inflation continues to reinforce a K-shaped economy as AI adoption generates a reduction in demand for labor, faster than the...
View ArticleAPS Rate Case Moves to Next Phase Following Months-Long Hearing
The evidentiary hearing in the Arizona Public Service (APS) rate case has concluded, marking an important milestone in the Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC) review of APS’s application to update...
View ArticleAI Sales Tax Missteps Could Leave Refunds on the Table
Sales taxes have come a long way since 2018, the year the Supreme Court’s landmark Wayfair decision opened the door for states to charge sales tax on purchases, even if the seller has no physical...
View ArticleThe Hidden Cost of ‘Making Do’ with Legacy Systems
Despite the positive influence technology can have on business, many delay technology upgrades to manage costs. But outdated systems often create hidden or unexpected expenses that are far more...
View ArticleTop-20 Accounting Firm Acquires Phoenix CPA & Advisory Practice
Aprio, the 20th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., has entered into an agreement to acquire Price Kong, a Phoenix-based accounting and advisory firm. The transaction, effective...
View ArticleSmarter Summer Savings
Summer is the season when many Valley business owners brace themselves for rising air-conditioning costs. This year, companies have a new way to save with SRP’s Bring Your Own Thermostat Program...
View ArticleDisrupting Global Payments: Exposing Hidden Money Leaks
Global payments are still draining businesses in ways many leaders do not fully see until margins disappear, cash flow tightens, or expansion stalls. Hristian Drensky, CEO of MoreFin, argues that the...
View Article2026 Carrier Rate Hikes: A Margin Crisis for Ecommerce
As UPS, FedEx, and other major carriers roll out their 2026 rate structures, the ecommerce landscape faces a critical inflection point. With headline General Rate Increases of 5.9% masking effective...
View ArticleNew Year, New Energy Savings
A new year marks a time for many to re-evaluate and establish new goals and businesses are no different. Often, companies make cost savings and increased profitability No. 1 on their list of...
View ArticlePublic Valley Tech Firm Secures Board Approval to Add Cryptocurrency to Asset...
Iveda, a global player in AI video and smart city technologies, announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the company to acquire cryptocurrency, reflecting the company’s forward-looking...
View ArticleOn-Site vs Off-Site Document Shredding
Keeping a business secure requires a lot of layers, each with a range of options for business owners to consider. One important step essential to protecting Arizona businesses is secure paper...
View ArticlePhoenix Tax Rates to See Slight Increase Starting July 1
Phoenix residents and businesses should be aware of an upcoming change to the City of Phoenix Transaction Privilege and Use Tax (TPT) rates. This tax, often thought of as similar to sales tax though...
View ArticleCPA Group Announces First-Ever Director of Client Success
REDW Advisors & CPAs announced the appointment of Diana Gibson as its first-ever Director of Client Success. In her role, she will be responsible for fostering strong, enduring relationships...
View ArticleAccounting Advisory Co. Introduces Newly Branded Professional Services Firm
Lohman Company, PLLC, a premier accounting and business advisory firm in the Valley, recently unveiled a new identity for its project-based professional services line, named First Chair. First Chair...
View ArticleFrom Hours to Impact: Why Cooperation Beats Counting Time:
A common scenario: Partners are sitting around the table, ready to launch an exciting new project. Everyone’s brimming with ideas, enthusiasm and dreams of what they can achieve together. Then, someone...
View ArticleThe Seller Whisperer
It’s well known that most M&A deals fall short of their intended goals and many outright crash and burn. So why is one kind of dealmaker attaining outsized financial rewards together with highly...
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