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The Summer of Sport: Where finance professionals can find inspiration
By Darren Upson, VP of Europe at Tipalti We’re in the midst of the ultimate summer of sports and have been treated to history-making moments of agility, strength, perseverance, endurance and consistency – Jude Bellingham’s overhead goal against Slovakia or Keeley Hodgkinson winning gold at Paris 2024 Olympics to name just two. Such athletes, and many more, have showcased skills we can take inspiration from beyond the pitch or sports arena, both personally and professionally.
Three tips to protect your business finances during a crisis
small business Darren Upson, VP for Small Business at Soldo offers suggestions for protecting your business’ finances during a crisis. We began lockdown in 2020, but we’ll emerge with the widespread adoption of technology that we would otherwise have expected of 2025. This is an unalloyed positive, as the right software provides greater flexibility, efficiency, control and productivity than the frankly, antiquated alternatives.
Be Prepared for Employee Resistance Post-lockdown
As mandatory working from home lifts, managers should be aware that employee expectations around how they work have evolved significantly. In a special report released today from fintech startup Soldo, in collaboration with several leading UK universities, management experts advise that companies need to radically redesign their business processes.
The data you didn’t know you were missing out on
Big Data Many finance departments are neglecting and even ignoring one of their most critical streams of data: the money leaving the business. This data can yield insights about what is holding the business back and what needs to be done to take it to the next level, yet many companies remain overly fixated on the money coming into the business. In large part, this is due to the persistence of legacy finance and accounting systems.
Got Start-up Investment Money? Here’s How To Spend It.
Securing investor money is a major aspiration for most startups. Having a great business idea is a great start, but the real work is in turning it into a revenue generating product or service – and this usually requires funding. To secure funding and build investor confidence, start-up founders and CEOs need to “know the numbers” at all times. Without full oversight of your business’ finances, securing long-term success will be more of a challenge.
Do you need a virtual CFO?
A CFO, by their very nature, is better at holding the purse strings than anyone else, but they’re not always affordable. You might think you have a tight grip on your finances, but without the necessary expertise, time, and visibility, you’ll run into serious problems later on down the line. So, what can you do if you can’t afford a full-time CFO? Darren Upson, VP Small Business Europe at Soldo, knows the answer.
Five Of The Costliest Human Errors In Business - Minutehack
The cost of human error can vary across industries, and trying to account for those errors can be even more complicated to predict. This is where the growth of machine-learning and AI can really come into it’s own, helping workers avoid mistakes big or small, and freeing up their time to work on other areas of their business.
NEW YEAR ACCOUNTANCY RESOLUTIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
By Darren Upson, Director of Small Business at Xero For small business owners the start of the year is a great time to reflect on the past twelve months and prepare for the year ahead. Our personal New Year’s resolution can often focus on living a more healthy life, but keeping your business in shape is just as important. A good place to start is to look at your financial health and see where improvements can be made.
New Year resolutions for small businesses
For small business owners the start of the year is a great time to reflect on the past twelve months and prepare for the year ahead. Our personal New Year’s resolution can often focus on living a more healthy life, but keeping your business in shape is just as important. A good place to start is to look at your financial health and see where improvements can be made.
OPINION: How to boost small business growth in a tough economy | IOL Business Report
Katekani Nyambe and his Brother Ntshembo with their product at their flat in Sunnyside, Pretoria. Photo: Oupa Mokoena JOHANNESBURG - South Africa’s small business community has had a difficult year. Economic and political turmoil has put the country’s entrepreneurs under increased pressure – and many believe that respite is still some way off. Xero’s 2017 State of Small Business report shows that 62% of South Africa’s small business owners have noticed a reduction in consumer demand this year.
6 things to know in tech this week
Technology is flipping the way small businesses deal with the world. Everything from automation to new ways of financing your operations, are all transforming the sector. Here’s what small business owners can learn from the big tech news events this week. Technology is driving an alternative financing boom, particularly in the UK.
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