Every bookkeeper should know the eight basic stages that split up a bookkeeper’s work process. While some of the steps in the accounting cycle have been automated thanks to advanced technologies, understanding how to do the job manually can be crucial for SME accountants who have limited tech support. The accounting cycle is a primary process for carrying out an enterprise’s bookkeeping-related tasks. It gives […]

The tools available to mobile product managers can serve as a lifeline for those looking to gain an edge. The best Software Development Kits (SDKs) are meant to save you time and boost efficiency, along with helping to expand your knowledge base so you can make more informed decisions in your day-to-day work. For today’s post, we tapped into the mobile product management community to […]

When in need of money that we do not have, most of us turn to lenders to borrow it. All lenders, with perhaps the exception of mom and dad, are in the business of making money with their money. Since risk follows reward, the riskier the loan the more reward the lender requires. This post discusses how lenders control risk and reward. Before we get […]

TL;DR: Agile Metrics Suitable agile metrics reflect either a team’s progress in becoming agile or your organization’s progress in becoming a learning organization. At the team level, qualitative agile metrics typically work better than quantitative metrics. At the organizational level, this is reversed: quantitative agile metrics provide better insights than qualitative ones. Good Agile Metrics Generally speaking, metrics are used to understand the current situation […]

A long line usually means more customers are spending their money in your store. Although long lines are great for business, they could cause a lot of frustration if customers become impatient and agitated. How can you ensure these customers remain loyal to your store? Keep them engaged while they wait in line with these helpful tips: Use technology. If you have it in your […]

Having an efficient delivery route is essential to the success of wholesale distributors. But, crafting a delivery route takes a lot of planning and effort to ensure you are reaching as many people as possible in as little time as possible. How can you create the best delivery route for your customers? Follow these tips: Double check your information. Before you begin, check with each […]

Every industry has been heavily impacted by the integration of new technology, and the accounting industry is no exception. While the industry as a whole has been a bit slower to start adjusting, accountants are now increasingly required to adapt to new expectations regarding communication, rapid turnaround, and transparency. To better understand how accountants’ client expectations have evolved, Canopy commissioned an independent survey of U.S. […]

There are some common mistakes that should be avoided when creating product displays. How many of these missteps are you making? Forgetting about the price. When it comes to merchandising, items that are low priced are displayed very differently than items with a larger price tag. For example, inexpensive items typically are placed on displays with bright lights, loud colors, and rows and rows of […]

Years from now, we’ll look back on 2020 as a milestone year for the financial services sector. While it’s still too early to assess the overall fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis has already acted as a radical catalyst in the industry. The global fintech market is expected to achieve a CAGR of 20% over the next five years, reaching a total value of […]

Jim Kittridge once said, “Complexity is the sand that grinds all innovation to a halt.” Supply Chain Innovation or Chaos Recently, I was reading an article on the regional growth patterns and subsequent economic and ecological impact in the Texas Hill Country. The article cited a study stating over 160 organizations spanning ten different organizational categories ranging from NGOs, nonprofits, universities, government, and landowner associations […]