According to data compiled from Crunchbase.com, the first half of August brought a total of 47 announced funding rounds across multiple types and sectors in New York and Connecticut. Get help raising VC.

Barracuda Networks Inc., provider of cloud-enabled security solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Skout Cybersecurity, a Melville, NY-based leader in cyber-as-a-service software for managed service providers and provider of an extended detection and response platform and service.

Are you a self-employed entrepreneur? Do you get a 1099, own a Single Member LLC, and file a Schedule C tax return? This video post covers the critical self-employed tax basics to keep you in good graces of the IRS.

All around the world you hear about how great of an investment real estate is for building wealth, generating passive income, and protecting your financial future. But is this really the case?

Are you thinking about hiring your spouse to work as an employee in your business? This can save you big on taxes. The savings can be particularly great if you are a sole proprietor or have a single-member LLC taxed as a sole proprietorship or as a partnership (as long as your spouse is not a partner).