SoftBank Group is considering pulling out of a $3 billion bid to buy additional shares in WeWork, because it feels the office-space sharing firm has not met the conditions for the deal, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. SoftBank’s U-turn would be the latest blow for WeWork’s investors, which last year saw the […]
Archives for March 2020
Go digital: Banks, ecomm companies tell customers
Top banks, ecommerce players, regulatory authorities and fintech companies are urging Indian consumers to abandon cash and adopt digital payments and internet banking services as a precautionary measure to slow the spread of Covid-19 epidemic in the country. Leading banks such as HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and RBL […]
Merrill Lynch orders advisors home, offices empty out as pandemic spreads
The coronavirus has grounded airlines, closed restaurants and spurred the NBA to suspend its season. Now, the outbreak is forcing Merrill Lynch to close doors on both coasts. The firm has asked advisors in the Bay Area to work from home, a policy shift intended to protect employees and clients from a fast-spreading pandemic. Merrill […]
Govt issues a hygiene note for e-tailers
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs issued a circular on Tuesday directing e-commerce companies to maintain proper hygiene of all last-mile delivery processes in order to safeguard employees and consumers from the Covid-19 virus. The guidelines follow a March 13 notification from the ministry ordering that surgical masks and hand sanitizers be designated as essential commodities […]
With discretionary spends in a freeze, retailers catch a cold
Illustration: Rahul Awasthi Sales of smartphones, electronics, apparel, home appliances and furnishing have taken a beating due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak, as Indian consumers stay at home and cut back on discretionary spending in an already sluggish market. Several consumer brands, retailers and sector analysts told ET that demand has dropped palpably, except food […]
Treasury secretary announces 90-day delay in tax payment deadline
The AICPA is aware that Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced today a series of tax relief measures designed to assist taxpayers and tax preparers during the coronavirus pandemic. We are confirming the specifics of these actions with Treasury and the IRS and will update members as soon as possible. Please continue to monitor this page […]
A COVID-19 Cybersecurity Poll: Securing a Remote Workforce
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Top 4 productivity apps for small business
Productivity equals profitability. I bet you’re already using a range of modern apps to run your business in various ways to be as profitable as possible. But do you have everything you need to stay productive? Are you stuck with lesser, outdated software? Is there a new way of doing business out there or simply […]
Client development during a crisis – Accounting Today
Worried. Concerned. Fearful. These are the feelings your clients may have right now. Notice how they are not accounting problems? They are emotions. One unique aspect of the trusted advisor relationship is that while they must believe you are competent, they must also believe you care. And now is the time you show you care. […]
Easy bill and receipt capture included in Xero from today with Hubdoc
The big day is here! Hubdoc is now included in Xero Starter, Standard and Premium plans (Xero Early, Growing and Established in the US). How does Hubdoc help you run a successful business? One of the biggest challenges for small business owners is to keep their books up-to-date and understand their financial position in real-time. […]