Tech Thursday: Keep ’em home to boost productivity?
You can understand that employees need to telecommute every now and then: a sick child, a furniture delivery, etc. And you no doubt want to be seen as a flexible manager. But you probably also can’t...
View ArticleThe time-tracking technology almost no one’s heard of
It’s a technology that every business person has been frustrated by. But properly used, it can streamline Payroll. “To reach Finance, press or say 2, for the front desk, say operator” — this makes most...
View ArticleAre customers leaving because of outdated technology?
When times get tight the IT budget’s usually the first to shrink, but don’t overlook the importance of updating your front-office systems. Outdated technology could be costing your company money by...
View ArticleThe worst inventions of all time
There may be times when your staffers curse the technology they rely on day in and day out. Remind them it could be worse – they could have to work with these worst inventions of all time. Crashing...
View ArticleIs this A/P or the Help Desk?
With all the questions Accounts Payable fields in a given day, staffers may feel more like an information booth than a Finance department. But are those queries eating into your efficiency? Yes, it’s...
View Article4 red flags to watch out for with telecommuters
How can you be sure allowing staffers to telecommute was the right move? Start by making sure none of them exhibit these slacker symptoms: Productivity drops and doesn’t go back up. Sure, it’ll...
View Article2 ways to spice up boring presentations
Many employees really dread giving presentations – especially if they’re basically rehashing something they presented in the past. One way to breathe new life into any presentation: add new technology...
View Article2 must-use resources before those 1099s leave your office
It’s that time again! A/P departments everywhere are getting ready to get those 1099s into vendors’ and ultimately IRS’s hands. You have more reason than ever to get this task right. The Small...
View ArticleCut off year-end stress at the pass: 3 strategies
A stress-free year end? Probably not going to happen. A less-stressful one? Absolutely possible. Especially when you lay the groundwork early to keep your finance department from turning into a...
View ArticleWhat department’s getting the biggest pay bump in 2013?
According to these numbers, it’s not Finance! Though we’re still a few weeks away from 2013, research already gives an indicator of what compensation will look like next year. When it comes to specific...
View Article4 crucial issues ahead for CFOs and how you can prepare
Are you ready for what lies ahead for CFOs? A new survey outlines some of the biggest issues CFOs will face in the future, and the skills they’ll need to handle those issues. While CFOs will always...
View Article3 things you need to know before taking Finance to the cloud
Cloud-based accounting technology continues to evolve into an attractive idea for Finance. But there are a few reasons why you may want to put the breaks on making the switch. The cost of cloud-based...
View ArticleJust how flexible is your finance department? Find out here
No, we don’t want to know if you can touch your toes. But the degree of flexibility in your finance department may impact the success of your staffers … when it’s done right. A recent survey on...
View ArticleWhat Finance is doing that would make IT cringe
OK, to be fair, it’s not just Finance staffers. But employees, Finance ones included, are taking some very risky chances when using company owned technology. And the techies are not happy. In fact 92%...
View ArticleTwo states ease tax burden on tech acquisition
Technology is mission-critical for every industry, so it’s always nice when states reduce sales tax on new tech. California – The result of a recent court case means that any software your company...
View ArticleThe finance scam that’s up 136% – and costing companies billions
In the current corporate climate, any finance pro’s inbox could unintentionally become a gateway to big financial losses. Business email compromise (BEC) scams have increased 136% in recent years. How...
View ArticleFending off fraud: The expense scam that’s most likely to hit now
Helping yourself to seconds at Thanksgiving dinner? That’s expected. Helping yourself to seconds on expense reimbursement? That’s fraud. “Double dipping” has become one of the biggest ways employees...
View ArticleStreamline finance processes and save some green with this proven technique
You’ve heard of “lean methodology.” But have you realized its full potential in Finance? This technique, originating in manufacturing, is a great way to streamline processes and eliminate waste – often...
View ArticleBanks with the most complaints in 2018 – did yours make the list?
Granted you probably won’t love your company’s banks every minute of every day. But is your financial institution notorious for making its customers unhappy? It just may be if it made LendEDU’s new...
View ArticleProven strategies to keep more money in your company’s coffers
No CFO wants to pay more than they have to – but turns out, the vast majority are doing just that. More than a third (35%) of your peers said they capture less than 20% of discounts offered. And more...
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