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Lesser Known Xero Features You Need to Check Out

By | August 27th, 2020|Accounting, Business, Technology, Xero|

Xero is truly a time-saving accounting app. Most Xero users are aware of the ability to link Xero to their business bank and credit card accounts to speed up bookkeeping, but there are a number of other time-saving features included in Xero.  Here are some of the lesser known Xero features you need to check out to make the most of this accounting app. Items Items can save you a ton of time when invoicing customers by creating a list of the services and products you offer. Under the “Business” tab select “Products and services.” Click the button on the left [...]

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Inventory Tracking Matters

By | April 2nd, 2020|Accounting, Business, Technology|

If you own a product-based business, keeping tabs on your inventory is more important than you might think. Not paying attention to depleting inventory levels can cost you sales which costs you money.  Here are some important reasons you should be keeping an eye on your inventory levels. Understand your customers’ needs By keeping an eye on your inventory levels, you develop a good understanding of what products your customers are purchasing. You’ll also be able to maintain inventory levels so you have enough product on hand to meet your customers’ demand.  If a product isn't moving, you may want to [...]

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Fintech: What It Is and What to Watch For

By | February 15th, 2020|Technology|

Fintech is financial technology. It's the integration of technology with financial services. While some people are nervous about financial technology, it’s likely that a number of things you already use are fintech. Fintech is less regulated than traditional banking which provides a lot of opportunities and ease of use but brings risks and challenges as well. Common Examples of Fintech  PayPal is likely one of the most commonly used fintech on the market, but things are advancing so quickly there are new apps and programs coming out all the time. Other fintech includes: Crowdfunding like Kickstarter and Patreon, Mobile payments,  Blockchain [...]

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Why churn rates and burn rates don’t matter unless you use what you know and how to do that

By | November 19th, 2018|Business Coaching, Technology|

As the head of an accounting firm, I talk a lot of about KPI’s in my day-to-day dealings with clients. But I meet a lot of clients who are just really gearing up for growth and financing who tell me stories about having to google what a KPI “Key Performance Indicator” even is. So this blog is all about KPI’s. KPI’s are great but there is no reason to track them if you are not going to use them. It is like having a mountain bike that sits there taking up space. If you want to get in shape you have [...]

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The Hype Around Blockchain

By | February 7th, 2018|Technology|

An Explanation for the Observer Anything blockchain and cryptocurrency is getting lots of hype right now. Investors seem to be pouring in money worried they will miss the big payout. Warnings of a bubble are everywhere. As an techy Accountant, I like to stay on top of these things. This made me realize that maybe I should explain what I have learned about it in a blog. I am far from an expert on blockchain, but do keep up with some of the more well-known podcasts and articles on the subject. Thus have learned a lot in a short time. So [...]

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Airbnb: Impacts on the Tourist Economy

By | May 31st, 2017|Technology|

I was recently standing in line and the two individuals (who did not appear to know each other) were discussing Airbnb. The one individual had made a positive comment about one she had used on a recent trip. The other retorted (rather harshly) that they were making local hotels suffer here and impacting the tax base. She thought they should all be shut down. The individual who had been scolded looked like they wanted to say more but just shrugged and turned away. I stayed quiet through the exchange but it had made me thoughtful of the effect of technology. Something [...]

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Will Robots Take All Our Jobs?

By | May 24th, 2017|Technology|

If you listen to any current tech or business podcasts, chances are you will have heard one on how robots are taking over our jobs. The doomsayers say that computers (including robots and artificial intelligence) will have the capacity to overtake many jobs. Boston Consulting Group predicts that they will take over up to 25% of jobs by 2025. An Oxford University study shows this margin to be higher (35%) but gives a longer timeline of two decades. So what does this mean to you? - Well a lot. Maybe everything. I am an Accounting Futurist - What is that you say? Well [...]

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