DuctTapeMarketing
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Build a Game Changing Marketing Action Plan in Just 9 Steps written by Kyndall Ramirez read more at Duct Tape Marketing. In order to do anything meaningful, you have to know where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. The saying ”failing to plan is planning to fail” couldn’t be more true. If you want your business to be successful, you have to have a game plan.
RogerRossmeisl
DECEMBER 11, 2020
These days, many offices and other workspaces are nearly empty as employees work from home. This can make companies that don’t safeguard their computers, printers and other equipment vulnerable to theft from outsiders. Even during normal times, businesses often lose assets because crooked employees walk out with them. Here’s how to protect valuable property — no matter who’s eyeing it.
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PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Twitter has acquired Squad, a Silicon Valley startup that gives people the ability to hang out virtually with friends on other apps, Squad announced in a blog post and Twitter tweeted on Friday (Dec. 11). Squad will help Twitter “bring new ways for people to interact, express themselves, and join in the public conversation,” Twitter Vice President of Product Ilya Brown said in a tweet. .
Patriot Software
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Want to show your employees you appreciate their hard work throughout the year? You might decide to distribute gift cards to your employees. But before you start doling them out, you need to know … Are gift cards taxable? First, the technical stuff This IRS has rules on employee gifts and benefits, like gift cards. […] READ MORE.
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PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually come to an end, many of the changes it has brought will likely persist into the future. Digital has certainly advanced further and faster than anyone predicted at this time last year, and the ground that’s been taken is unlikely to ever be surrendered back, Helena Mao , vice president of global product strategy for payment solutions at Blackhawk Network , told PYMNTS in a recent conversation.
Katz,Sapper&Miller
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus has created many challenges for buy here – pay here (BHPH) operators to navigate during 2020. They’ve had to pivot in the face of temporary closures, government regulations, and altered consumer demands in order to persevere through these difficult times. Given this extraordinary year, here are some items you should consider before turning the calendar to 2021.
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CTP
DECEMBER 11, 2020
In 2020, the holiday season not only brings cheer, but brings extra year-end COVID-19 related deadlines. Remember to keep these details in mind: Place see graphic below. *Right-click image to open in a new tab. The post Important COVID-19 Year-End Deadlines appeared first on certifiedtaxcoach. Important COVID-19 Year-End Deadlines was first posted on December 11, 2020 at 12:19 pm. ©2017 " certifiedtaxcoach " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Although much of the 2021 holiday season will be very different than anything that came before it, some of the changes are easier to anticipate than others. Discussing the most recent edition of PYMNTS’ Global Digital Shopping Index , Michele Herron , Cybersource ’s senior vice president of strategy and insights, told Karen Webster that much of the data confirms what we already knew — or at least strongly suspected.
LSLCPAs
DECEMBER 11, 2020
As we begin the holiday season, we hope that you and yours are staying healthy and safe. We are encouraged by the vaccine news. But we still expect that our offices will remain closed to clients through April. Once again, we thank you for your patience and understanding. Sorry, No […]. The post Part XI – PPP Loan Forgiveness: Sorry, Again No Surprises Today, But Still Some Good News and Some Bad appeared first on LSL CPAs.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
In less than two years, Costa Rica’s OMNi has gone from a modest platform with 1,000 bicycle shares in the Latin American country’s capital to become the nation’s dominant and uncontested super app. By bringing modern digital technology and payments expertise to existing businesses, the startup has been able to double its offerings – and then double them again – at a time when the world was contending with the coronavirus.
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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.
RitaKeller
DECEMBER 11, 2020
“Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien. You are working remotely most of the time. You see others and interact through technology like Zoom and Teams but it just isn’t the same. You might be feeling rather isolated whether you are a new hire, an intern or even a partner. Don’t let acceptance and procrastination get you in their grip.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The struggling New York City restaurant industry was dealt a blow on Friday (Dec. 11) when New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered indoor dining to cease effective Monday (Dec. 14) due to the acceleration of the coronavirus. . “You’re going to see a bad December, a bad January. How bad is the question,” Cuomo said during a news conference in Albany, per numerous news outlets.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The net worth of U.S. households rose 3.2 percent in the third quarter to $123.52 trillion, as stock portfolios and real estate prospered, according to a report from the Federal Reserve. The report highlights a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic's economic woes that has benefited Americans unevenly, favoring mostly the wealthiest people in the country as the less fortunate still struggle.
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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
ThomsonReuters
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The IRS has added an optional computational bridge to its 2021 version of Publication 15-T (Federal Income Tax Withholding Method) that employers can use if they want to treat 2019 or earlier Forms W-4 as if they were 2020 or later Forms W-4 for the purposes of determining federal income tax withholding. Background. Following the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in late-December 20217, the IRS needed to significantly revise Form W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Certificate) (see
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The pandemic is proving to be a tough loyalty test for retailers, as they are competing for customers’ attention in an environment where competition is still present in both online and in stores. One recent study found that 51.7 percent of United States consumers have made at least one purchase with new brands since the start of the global health crisis, for example, driven to try out new merchants due to either lower prices or the expectation of a more convenient experience.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
While digital grocery shopping isn’t an entirely new phenomenon, it’s undeniable that the pandemic period has accelerated its progress in ways that would have been nearly unimaginable even eight months ago. Grocery has truly become a multichannel shopping journey this year, as consumers have shifted to using several different purchasing channels to buy groceries.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
During periods of volatility and uncertainty, it can be next to impossible to plan for the long-term future. That's especially true for small and medium-sized businesses today, which, while hoping to plan for growth in the coming years, are more often looking toward resources that can help them survive in the next few weeks and months. While initiatives like the PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) initiative have helped many SMBs access the capital they need to continue operating in the short term
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PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Cleo has raised $44 million in a Series B financing to expand its digital financial adviser platform targeted at Gen-Z consumers, the company announced Friday (Dec. 11). The round was led by EQT Ventures and joined by existing investors Balderton Capital, LocalGlobe and SBI. Cleo’s other investors include Taavet Hinrikus, Matt Robinson, Errol Damelin, Niklas Zennstrom, Alex Chesterman and Ian Hogarth.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Manual accounts receivable (AR) processes are a headache for any administrative professional. In the accounting profession, manually having to determine the fiscal value of services provided, and creating physical documents to bill clients, is a significant use of valuable time that could otherwise be spent on driving revenue for the firm. Not only do legacy AR processes create inefficiencies for accountants and their organizations, but according to Anduin Co-founders Justin Adams and Pat Morrel
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
As goes banking, so goes fraud. It has ever been thus. Money laundering and terrorist financing also go on the list these days, perhaps like never before. PYMNTS December 2020 AML/KYC Tracker® done in collaboration with Trulioo probes the heightened fraud climate accompanying the mobile-digital shift, zeroing in on key aspects of prevailing in the digital fraud wars.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
A U.K. high court class action lawsuit brought by 46 million consumers could cost Mastercard £14 billion now that a court decision has allowed the case to go forward, the Financial Times reported on Friday (Dec. 11). Following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court, former financial ombudsman Walter Merricks can now bring a suit against Mastercard on behalf of millions of U.K. citizens in Britain’s largest class action case to date.
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PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
A new funding round for the Stockholm-based FinTech Tink boosted the startup’s valuation over 60 percent to €680 million ($825 million), according to a CNBC report on Friday (Dec. 11), citing sources. The new funding round of €85 million was co-led by French private equity firm Eurazeo and Dawn Capital. Also backed by PayPal, BNP Paribas and ABN Amro, the new funding follows a January round of €90 million, the sources told CNBC.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
New York City's famous FAO Schwartz store will be listed on Airbnb for someone to stay in for a night on Dec. 21 this year, Radio.com reports. The booking will only be available for one New York City family of four, all living under the same roof, for just $25 plus taxes. The host, according to Radio.com, will be a "real FAO Schwartz toy soldier" who will give guests a private tour of the building, which is a two-story 20,000-square-foot toy store, with the appropriate COVID-19 social distancing
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
London challenger bank Revolut has rolled out four new cryptocurrencies — EOS, OMG Network, Tezos and 0x — for users in the Europe Economic Area (EEA), the company said in a blog post on Thursday (Dec. 10). Revolut first added bitcoin, ether and litecoin in 2017. Blockchain-based EOS enables the development, hosting and execution of decentralized applications (dApps).
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
After a year in which both Walmart and Amazon prospered in their share of the digital-first economy, the two retailers who lay claim to the U.S. consumer’s whole paycheck are setting themselves up to give back. That effort will take the form of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Walmart’s role is right up front; Amazon’s is more behind the scenes. According to a corporate statement , Walmart will leverage its pharmacists who have been trained to administer flu shots and other vaccines.
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PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Sheryl Sandberg, chief operations officer of Facebook, is pushing back against two antitrust lawsuits filed against the social media giant, CNBC reported on Friday (Dec. 11). The lawsuits filed this week could break up Facebook’s ownership of Instagram, acquired in 2012, and WhatsApp, snapped up in 2014. Sandberg said approved mergers shouldn’t later be revoked. .
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Hide and seek is fun when you’re five, but it’s a tedious cat-and-mouse affair after you grow up and it turns into an interminable bout of whack-a-mole with invisible thieves. “Invisible” is the operative word here, as the tsunami of remote onboarding triggered by COVID lockdowns has given fraudsters yet more cover to add to their anonymity. But that’s about to end.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
It was a busy week for B2B venture capitalists who spread their wealth amongst a wide range of B2B FinTechs, with investments totaling more than $164 million. Backers placed the spotlight on everything from B2B eCommerce, to supply chain optimization, to Banking-as-a-Service, but human resources and payroll landed in the top spot in this week's VC roundup.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Bed Bath & Beyond is taking control of its fulfillment issues through a partnership with Shipt. The company has announced a free same-day delivery promotion available to Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY customers. The three-day promotion launches Monday (Dec. 14), enabling customers to beat the holiday rush by having orders delivered direct to their doorstep, free of charge, within hours of ordering on bedbathandbeyond.com and buybuybaby.com.
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"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. “It’ll be fun!” Spoiler alert: It was not fun. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. However, many don’t really want to. It is often time-consuming and complex due to changing tax laws and regulations, and with the growing staffing shortages, most just don’t have the resources.
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