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Why AI Won’t Fix Your Broken Finance Processes
Many organizations are desperately trying to leapfrog their infrastructure problems by investing in AI.
December 17, 2013
How Important is Your Firm’s Website?
It has been a while since this column has covered the importance of your web site and the use of web technologies. Let me be as clear as I can: you must have a clear web strategy, an elegant web site that runs in browsers, smartphones and tablets, has clear branding for your firm, integrates...…
December 16, 2013
What’s the Most Productive Day of the Week for U.S. Workers?
When do you or your employees get the most work done? If your business is like most in the U.S., its definitely not on Friday... or even Thursday.
December 12, 2013
Partnership Will Integrate B2B Billing & Remittance Processing Solutions
Billtrust and Open Scan Partner To Integrate B2B Billing/Remittance Processing Solutions
December 12, 2013
U.S. Businesses Had Strong 2013, But Slowing Sales May Be Concern
Privately-held U.S. businesses had a great year in 2013, according to recent data from financial information provider Sageworks. But while dozens of financial metrics make it clear that companies had a lot going for them this year, what about the near future?
December 12, 2013
Understanding Long-Term Disability Benefits
As a lawyer who has represented businesses and professionals in the claims and litigation process of long-term disability insurance benefits for more than 20 years--and a business owner myself--I have learned the importance of long-term disability insurance, as well as the importance of having the right package of long-term disability insurance benefits.
December 12, 2013
Survey: CFOs Expect Expansion in U.S. & Abroad in 2014
By this time next year, more than half (53%) of surveyed CFOs plan to expand their businesses internationally, according to the annual CFO Evolution Benchmark Survey released today by Armanino LLP, which includes a pool of mainly Bay Area CFOs answering questions about their financial expectations over the next several years.
December 11, 2013
Sage Launches Accountant Edition of Sage One
Sage North America announced the launch of a special version of its global Sage One small business solution which is designed for accountants with multiple clients.
December 11, 2013
Five Tax Tips for Small Business Owners to Make Before 2014
With January only a few weeks away, business owners should already be thinking about year-end tax planning, and there are five significant tax regulations and credits they should evaluate before the New Year, according to Paychex.
December 10, 2013
6 Strategies for Accounting Firm Growth
Accounting Firm Success Hinges on Niche Approach
December 10, 2013
Time Tracking App Helps Contractors Save Time & Money
Contractors struggling with employee time tracking and related payroll processes speak out in response to finally having an Android time tracking app that makes sense in the field.
December 10, 2013
Survey: Younger Shoppers Respect Sustainability & Social Issues from Retailers
Retailers and manufacturers courting Gen X and Y shoppers this holiday season should introduce more transparency into their product labels and identify fair trade, conflict-free and environmentally friendly practices, according to the results of a new survey by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm.
December 9, 2013
Business Owners Try to Improve Work-Life Balance During Holidays
As the holiday season starts, achieving work-life balance and encouraging it among employees is especially important. According to a new survey, even though they are struggling with it themselves, these entrepreneurs are trying harder.