GrowthForceBlog

JANUARY 29, 2021

6 min read. “A goal properly set is halfway reached.” —Zig Ziglar. Don’t put employee goal setting on the back burner this year. The start of a new year welcomes a new opportunity to help employees set their professional goals and set the tone of your organization for the year ahead.

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Online gaming and entertainment platform Roblox is holding off on a public listing after the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) raised concerns, Reuters reported on Friday (Jan. 29), citing an employee memo. The SEC is investigating how the San Francisco-area startup allocates revenue. . Roblox was planning to list shares on the New York Stock Exchange in the fourth quarter of 2020 but in an SEC filing on Jan. 8, the company changed its plans to a direct listing to occur in February. .

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If this popular question is any indication, 2021 might not have started the way everyone hoped. We were all so eager to be through with the hardships of 2020 that we thought 2021 would be different. Turns out, not so much. January’s been brutal — a roller coaster of emotions — and the year is just starting. There wasn’t a magic switch, a sudden change of scenery, and we haven’t all been vaccinated overnight.

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If coronavirus cases stay at a stable level, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said eateries in the Big Apple will be able to open again for indoor dining starting on Valentine’s Day at restricted volume, CNBC reported. Eateries in New York City were told to shut indoor dining starting in mid-December during a jump in coronavirus cases that had been expected to become more severe over the holidays.

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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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A U.S. lobbying organization representing companies like Walmart and Amazon has asked India not to strengthen eCommerce mandates for companies outside of the country, Reuters reported on Friday (Jan. 29), citing a letter. In response to local merchants’ complaints about U.S. eCommerce giants, India is considering revising its rules after allegations surfaced that Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart devised ways to sidestep investment regulations.

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New policy changes on Google Play will enable gambling apps to be available in its store in more countries effective March 1, extending availability to the U.S. and 14 other countries, 9to5Google reported on Thursday (Jan. 28). Just four Google Play stores worldwide make gambling and betting apps available — Brazil, Ireland, France and the United Kingdom.

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Gummy worms: check. Beverages: also check. Outrageously big flat-screen HDTV: bonus check. This list is heading in only one direction — the couch — where hundreds of millions of Americans have been feasting on subscription video and education services for a year. PYMNTS latest Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps leaps a few months from the last, and we find that chess pieces have moved.

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“You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world…but it requires people to make the dream a reality.” – Walt Disney. It’s Friday again… already! It is time for a Flashback Post. This one is from January 2018. Click here.

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Legislators in the European Union have informed Alphabet , Facebook , Apple and Amazon that they are open to delaying a potential hearing beyond Feb. 1, its initially scheduled date, Reuters reported. The European Parliament had invited the leaders of the firms to a hearing in Europe to aid them in forming an opinion on stringent new regulations that the European Commission had put forward.

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Education gig economy platform Nerdy Inc. has struck a deal to go public by merging with TPG Pace Tech Opportunities, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), according to a Friday (Jan. 29) announcement. "We’re transforming how people learn at all age levels, from kindergarten to professional. With our new partners at TPG, we anticipate further investing in growth and expanding the breadth and reach of our platform,” Chuck Cohn , founder, chairman and CEO of Nerdy, said in the announcemen

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Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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In this week's news, we saw Quevos secure funding, new data on loyalty and rewards programs, and research on how nonprofits are using digital payments. The Weekender is here to catch you up. News . 22-Year-Old Entrepreneurs Win ‘Shark Tank’ Deal for Quevos Startup. Quevos recently secured an approximately $400,000 investment on the ABC TV reality show “ Shark Tank ” from the inventor of Kind Bars, Daniel Lubetzky.

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In today’s top news, Visa’s first-quarter earnings show growth in contactless payments, and Plaid introduces Plaid Deposit Switch for users to modify paycheck destinations. Plus, Mastercard’s fourth-quarter earnings show a bump in debit spending. Visa Fiscal Q1 Earnings Show 60 Pct Growth for Visa Direct. Visa’s fiscal first-quarter results showed headwinds in cross-border spend, hampered by the pandemic and travel restrictions.

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Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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Felix Hufeld, head of Germany’s financial watchdog Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), and his deputy, Elisabeth Roegele, have been dismissed over their handling of the Wirecard debacle, according to a Reuters report on Friday (Jan. 29). . Germany Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said the agency needed new leadership after months of intensifying criticism over the agency’s handling of Wirecard. .

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