Sat.May 09, 2020 - Fri.May 15, 2020

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Disrupting Traditional Payroll For A New Economic And Global Normal

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For all the human and business impacts caused by the global coronavirus pandemic, the crisis has also been instructive, particularly in illustrating the shortcomings in systems that worked just fine — until they didn’t. The massive and simultaneous global shift to digital has put a spotlight on traditional supply chains, antiquated paper-based processes and an aging payments infrastructure.

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Webinar: Getting Back to Work: Considerations for Reopening Your Not-for-Profit

Katz,Sapper&Miller

As not-for-profit organizations plan their return to work, they face many legal and operational considerations. What factors should be top-of-mind? How can organizations protect their employees’ health and well-being while effectively reopening for those they serve?

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PPP Loan Forgiveness (Live Webinar)

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PPP Loan Forgiveness Webinar The webinar is now over: If you happened to miss the webinar, we don't want you to miss out on the valuable information about PPP Loan Forgiveness, you can now watch it at your convenience. Because of the amount of information regarding the PPP loans, we may not have had a. The post PPP Loan Forgiveness (Live Webinar) appeared first on CPA firm in Orange County, CA | CAPATA.

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The New “Automatically Necessary” PPP Loan Rule: Is It a Free Pass?

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The original Payroll Protection Program (PPP) rules included strict requirements to prove that the loan was necessary to save your business, and imposed hefty financial and criminal penalties for those that tried to get a handout when they didn’t really need one. But on May 13, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) lightened up on small businesses.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Will Restaurants Ever Find A Way To Beat The Grocery Store?

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The fact that grocery stores are comprehensively winning the race to keep the American consumer fed shouldn’t be too surprising, considering grocery stores are by and large still open for business, and restaurants have been forced by statute in most places to close their doors. In the world of retail sales, it’s hard to find a bigger advantage than being open in the face of everyone else’s closure.

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SBA Issues Safe Harbor for PPP Loans Under $2M

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) has just released new guidance regarding the good-faith certification for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. This guidance, which was added as question #46 to the PPP FAQs, should come as welcome relief to many businesses that took out PPP loans and have struggled with the good-faith certification. The SBA states that PPP loans with original principal amounts less than $2 million (in combination with any affiliate loans) will be deemed to have made t

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Why Cultivating Customer Loyalty Has Become The Crucial Commerce Capability

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Consumers are thinking about their commerce experience through an entirely different and largely safety-focused lens in a way they never have before. It’s a story told in the data — the PYMNTS COVID-19 Brief Series quantifies the myriad ways health and safety have become prime factors in consumers’ lifestyle choices. And it’s a story told in the subtle but noticeable shifts happening in all of our own lives anecdotally.

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Visa Expands Visa Token Service, Eyes eCommerce ‘Balancing Act’

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Visa said Wednesday (May 13) that 28 new partners — spanning a range of gateway acquirers and technology partners — are joining Visa Token Service as credential on file token requestors. The 28 additions add significantly to the 150 token requestor partners that had been included in Visa Token Service through the years since the service launched in 2014.

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AI-Powered Robots Help Retailers Build Cleanliness As ‘Brand Value’

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The rise of the machines seems a bit closer at hand now that we are battling the pandemic. Not the humanoids that are the stuff of science fiction that ostensibly, one day, will do our bidding (and, depending on who you read, perhaps conspire against us). Picture, instead, fleets of utilitarian machines, squat, careful and not at all threatening, rolling through retailers’ aisles, hospital wings and other avenues of everyday human life.

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Using AI And Biometrics To Digitize Estate Planning

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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an uptick in digital fraud and identity theft, with 18,235 pandemic-related fraud reports received by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) since the beginning of the year. The trouble is that the restrictions put into place to help slow the pandemic’s spread has forced brick-and-mortar businesses to close, and therefore driving up the demand for digital onboarding solutions.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

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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FedEx Imposes Limits To Stem Flood Of Deliveries

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FedEx Corp. could be the first major delivery company to limit the number of items retailers can ship to protect its network from being overwhelmed during COVID-19, The Wall Street Journal reported. Among the two dozen retailers who have been notified by FedEx of the unusual limits include Kohl’s, DSW, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Hobby Lobby, Eddie Bauer and Bed Bath & Beyond.

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Starbucks To Landlords: Give Us A Break On Rent

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Estimating a loss of $915 million in the second quarter, Starbucks is asking landlords of all of its stores to pardon it for at least a part of rent for the next year, according to a CNBC report. The coffee chain has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, which has had people staying at home and unable to enter stores as usual, along with reduced operating hours to slow the spread of the virus.

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Amazon Sues Two Firms Over Alleged Alexa Scam

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Amazon has filed suit against two companies that are allegedly operating a global tech support scheme targeting Alexa users, CNN reported. The lawsuit, filed last week in U.S. District Court in Seattle, alleges Washington-based Robojap Technologies and Quatic Software Solutions in Punjab, India have scammed Amazon users by offering help to install Alexa on their devices through fake websites and applications.

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American Express Partnership With Invoiced Offers Discount

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American Express is teaming up with Invoiced to help customers with an exclusive offer for 40 percent off an Invoiced subscription for the first two years. In a press release, American Express said it is committed to helping the digitization of B2B payments, still oft-regulated to paper and which end up being time-consuming and inefficient. A recent PYMNTS study found that around 80 percent of businesses still make payments with paper checks, while 72.4 percent still receive invoice information

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

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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How Brick-and-Mortar Banks Can Seize The Digital Moment

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There was a time when consumers did not require much more from their local bank than a checking account, savings account and an ATM card. This has changed dramatically in recent years as consumers’ financial lives have migrated to the digital realm. Consumers are paying with credit and debit cards more than ever before, and they are increasingly looking to their smartphones to gain greater control over how they spend and manage their money.

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Toronto To Launch ‘Digital Main Street’ To Help SMBs Get Online

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In Toronto, a new service called DMS ShopHERE , powered by the Schulich School of Business, aims to help small companies and artists move their businesses online. The initiative will provide small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with aid in establishing online stores within days, setting up eCommerce payment channels for eCommerce and activating the stores on several digital marketing platforms.

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Retail Sales Weaker Than Expected, Deepening Recovery Concerns

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The experts were expecting a weak retail sales report when the numbers hit the wires earlier today (May 15) – but even in an environment of diminished expectations, the number reported by the Census Bureau was a disappointment. Consumer spending, which represents roughly two-thirds of the U.S. GDP, took a 16.4 percent drop in April from the prior month, according to the release – notably more than the 12.3 percent economists forecasted before the release, and double the record of the 8.3 percen

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Many Restaurant Groups Waiting For Vaccine Before Reopening Dining Rooms

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Union Square Hospitality Group founder and CEO Danny Meyer said he doesn’t see reopening the dining rooms of his 19 restaurants located across New York City until after there is a vaccine for the coronavirus. “There is no interest or excitement on my part to having a half-full dining room while everyone is getting their temperature taken and wearing masks, for not much money,” Meyer told Bloomberg in a report on Thursday (May 14). .

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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Why Pushing Pause Will Help Subscription Commerce Surge

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Consumers are treating spending very differently today than they were even eight weeks ago. That fact is increasingly underlined in a variety of data streams: recent PYMNTS consumer surveys, the earnings reports of the card networks, early information on how stimulus funds are being spent – they all tell the same story of consumers tightening their belts and shifting away from discretionary spending and toward necessities.

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Labor Department: Layoffs, Discharges Jump 9.5M In March

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As the pandemic quickly transformed the labor market, layoffs in the U.S. surged to an all-time high in March. The count of individuals resigning from their positions fell to the lowest level in four and a half years, Reuters reported. In its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) survey, the Labor Department indicated that discharges as well as layoffs rose to 11.4 million by 9.5 million in March.

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Porsche Rolls Out Pre-Owned Vehicle Finder Tool

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To meet increasing client demand for digital access to its brand, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is speeding up its eCommerce strategy. The luxury automaker rolled out Porsche Finder, its new pre-owned and certified pre-owned vehicle search platform that streamlines and bolsters the client’s ability to link up with one of 192 U.S. Porsche dealerships from home, according to an announcement.

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How Three-Way Invoice Matching Automation Safeguards Retailers’ Revenues

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Almost 80 percent of Americans drink tea , twisting open icy bottles on hot summer days and relaxing over steaming mugs in colder weather. Cafe closures during the coronavirus pandemic have reduced retail opportunities for tea brands, but consumers are still ordering their favorites online or loading up on them at grocery stores. Tea purveyors know that providing in-demand products is not enough to guarantee business success, however.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Visa Direct Powers Real-Time Payroll For Frontline Workers

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Americans are worried about their finances, a fact highlighted repeatedly in PYMNTS’s ongoing series of studies documenting consumer behaviors during the global pandemic and their outlook for what’s coming next. Tens of millions have already lost their jobs. In February, before the pandemic, nearly 40 percent of the workforce was earning under $40,000 , according to Federal Reserve data.

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Traydstream Partners With Infosys Finacle To Add More AI To Trading

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Traydstream , a FinTech that looks at trade documents with artificial intelligence (AI), has partnered with Infosys Finacle to implement blockchain technology and further automate trade finance, according to a press release. The partnership will allow Finacle’s blockchain tech, called Finacle TradeConnect, to be integrated with Traydstream’s platform, which uses AI to scan documents and cut down the time it takes to check on rules or regulations in trade, where mistakes can be costly and time-co

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Mastercard Rolls Out Track Business Payment Service In US

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To enable greater efficiency and quicker access to working capital for buyers and suppliers, Mastercard has unveiled the rollout of the Track TM Business Payment Service in the U.S. The offering provides increased control over payments and enhanced data exchanges, enabling automated reconciliation for suppliers as well as the application of all payment options approved by them, according to an announcement.

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Economist Predicts A Second Round Of Virus Will Bring A Depression

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A Moody’s Analytics economist warns the nation will hit bottom, even worse than we’ve seen, if the coronavirus spikes a second time. In an interview with CNBC , Mark Zandi said if businesses open too soon and the infection rate rises, it will cause more business disruptions, people will be scared, and the nation will face a second Great Depression.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Citi: Healing Broken PPE Supply Chains With Streamlined Cross Border Payments

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While the pandemic has created unique circumstances of immeasurable strain and pressure on the global market, it’s also emboldened many to rise to the occasion and ensure business continues to flow with as little disruption as possible. Preserving trade flows of particular importance in the healthcare sector today, with cross-border B2B payments essential to this effort.

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NJ’s Internet Gambling Revenues Soar To $80M In April

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New Jersey’s big bet on online gambling has paid off, with revenues skyrocketing to a record $80 million in April. Not surprisingly, sports gambling revenues were way down as stadiums remained closed and most professional games were canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Meanwhile, the state’s casinos remained shuttered. New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement said the state’s licensed online gambling operators generated a combined income of $80 million in April.

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Uber’s Bid For Grubhub Triggers Delivery Fee Fears

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The possible merger between Uber and Grubhub is causing a wave of worry over delivery fees at a time when some local officials are considering instituting caps , as the New York City Council did on Wednesday (May 13). The two food delivery giants are said to be discussing a deal that would result in the biggest restaurant food delivery operation nationwide.

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Mom And Pop Pharmacies Dwindle Amid Competition

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Long before the coronavirus pandemic struck, the health of independent pharmacies was suffering. A survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association last fall found the number of independent pharmacies fell by nearly 20 percent to 18,478 stores last year, down from 23,029 in 2012. As a result, 10 million consumers lost access to the pharmacy of their choice.

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.