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How this plasterer laid the foundations for a booming construction business

Xero

Since he was young, Johnno Green has had a penchant for construction. So one day when a guest speaker at his high school came looking for apprentice plasterers, he knew he’d found his break. Johnno cut his teeth working on residential builds before the Global Financial Crisis hit the housing market (and his employers), forcing a pivot into the commercial sector.

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How Online Accounting Services Could Solve Entry-Level Talent Shortage

IgniteSpot

The Difficulties in Finding New Talent Few kids say, “I want to be an accountant when I grow up!” It’s usually something that sounds exciting instead. Doctor. Lawyer. Superman. And so-called “old dogs” eventually have to hang up their hats too. But all of this forms a picture of why it’s hard to find accounting talent.

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How apps can make it simple to take climate action in your business

Xero

More and more businesses are focusing on sustainability, and for good reason. Not only do many small business owners personally feel it’s important to play a role in protecting the environment, doing so is proven to have a positive impact on their bottom line. We understand that taking the first steps toward sustainability in your business can feel overwhelming.

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Why Accounting Firms Can Celebrate Black History All Year

Insightful Accountant

Fortune Accounting and Business Solutions' Ibi Ojo shows you why even though 'Black History Month' is over, creating a more inclusive and diverse environment is critical.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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What the future could bring for e-invoicing

Xero

When we look at a technology that has massive future potential, while already sitting firmly in the here and now, it’s hard to go past e-invoicing. The ability to send and receive invoices directly between accounting systems (and eliminate the need for manual, error-prone PDFs sent via email) offers some very exciting benefits. E-invoicing is in various stages of adoption around the world, with some governments either mandating or supporting it as a core part of the invoicing process.

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QBO Monday Minute: Offering App Advisory Services in Your Firm

Insightful Accountant

As a prelude to her upcoming 'QB Talks' this week, Liz Scott provides a preview of the different scenarios where app stacking can be helpful.

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Top Five Tax Benefits Your Preparer Might Be Forgetting

Nancy McClelland, LLC

(c) Nataliya Vaitkevich via Pexels I used to find it annoying when a client would forward me an article about a tax deduction or credit, to make sure I would take it on their tax return. But even though I take approximately 70 credit hours of continuing education each year (almost twice the requirement for Illinois CPAs), every once-in-a-while a new tax law falls between the cracks, or I might not realize a given client is suddenly eligible for an old one.

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