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What’s Behind SoftBank’s Tech Investment Moves?

PYMNTS

The possible IPO of the Vision Fund will take place after the vehicle is fully invested, and might result in a creation of a publicly-listed company similar to Berkshire Hathaway (and of course accessible to retail investors, now able to ostensibly act as venture capital investors) with a decidedly tech company focus.

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Interesting Niches under a COVID Cloud

BuildYourFirm

Technology Oriented Businesses – FAANG stocks (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) are red hot and so are the next tier of providers. For that matter, most technology oriented businesses have not suffered like the industries above. Accounting for Cyber Security and Technology. Accounting for Film Production.

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5 Key Factors to Consider when Selecting and Implementing an ERP system

Cherry Bekaert

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system functions as the backbone of a company’s business practices and integrates and automates many internal processes and information systems across an organization. Selecting the right ERP solution and effective implementation of the technology will provide countless benefits.

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Accounts payable vs. accounts receivable: What are the differences?

ThomsonReuters

When accounts payable and accounts receivable are in balance, a business can plan ahead for growth. If out of balance, immediate attention is needed to regain financial wellbeing. As an accountant, your clients depend on you to help manage their finances. Still have other questions about accounts payable?

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Ant Financial Offers Face Scan Service For Package Pickup In China

PYMNTS

Ant Financial Services Group , the financial affiliate of Alibaba Group, announced news that its customers can now use facial recognition technology to scan, unlock and pick up packages at select smart courier cabinets in Shanghai. The news comes on the heels of Apple iPhone X ’s own face ID feature. In addition, some people, such as U.S.

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Business Budgeting Software Guide: Budgeting Software for Small to Enterprise Business

Snyder

While a 50%-70% ratio can be considered healthy for such businesses as retailers, restaurants, manufacturers, and other producers of goods, for many service and technology businesses, law firms, or banks, this figure increases up to 90%. It can also automate gathering data like sales, expenses, taxes, etc., Cash-flow analysis.

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Best Enterprise Accounting Software

inDinero Accounting

QuickBooks is equally popular with non-profits and 501c(3)s because of its low price points and easy-to-use features that simplify enterprise fund accounting. It also doesn’t offer the option for automating records, so someone will have to devote time to data entry and report consolidation.