Last October, we were excited to announce the release of our GST/HST returns for Canadian subscribers. Since then, we’ve been actively collecting and monitoring customer feedback to understand pain points, and prioritise the next wave of features requested by the community. Over the last month, we’ve worked hard to release those features, to help make […]
Archives for June 2020
ETtech Top 5: Jio-TPG talks, Digital India trends, renegotiating rentals & more
Happy Thursday! There’s no stopping the Jio juggernaut. After it raised Rs 97,885.65 crore through eight transactions in seven weeks, Jio Platforms is said to be in talks with US-based TPG Capital. The private equity firm, known primarily for leveraged buyouts, is expected to be nearing a deal that might see it invest $1-1.2 billion […]
Ten reasons the “second wave” hasn’t spooked the markets (yet)
In the state of Texas, hospitalizations for the virus are up 42% since Memorial Day. The state of Arizona just issued a warning that they’re getting close to full capacity in their hospitals. Many states that have reopened are experiencing surges of cases and deaths, along similar trajectories of the spikes seen in the early […]
My QuickBooks paid diagnostic review sales funnel
A lot of bookkeepers struggle to take new prospects from the initial phone call to being ongoing clients. It can be tricky at first, but it’s crucial if you want to grow your bookkeeping business. Fortunately, it’s much easier if you have a plan in place. That’s why today I’m going to share my QuickBooks […]
The 411 on Employee Equity: Offering Equity to Your Team
When you pursue your passion and start your business, you may not necessarily have the budget to hire your dream team right away. Because of a small business budget, some startup owners use employee equity as an incentive. Read on to learn the ins and outs of employee equity and what options you can offer […]
FCA fines Lloyds Bank group £64m for failings
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Lloyds Bank, Bank of Scotland and The Mortgage Business over £64m for failures in relation to their handling of mortgage customers in payment difficulties or arrears. The banks’ agreement to accept the FCA’s findings meant it qualified for a 30% discount. Without this acceptance the FCA would have imposed a […]
Falling demand, safety concerns fuel finance leaders’ pessimism
‘Going to take at least a year’ East Coast Warehouse specializes in food and beverage logistics. Demand from large retailers remains strong. But kegs of beer for restaurants and bars have been sitting in the warehouse, and the freight trucking arm has seen a 10% decline in business, Harris said. Food supply chains will start […]
Using Xero “has meant we are better equipped to assist our clients through this new normal”
The award-winning accountants at BHP have a broad range of skills, including a variety of specialist services. They’re also always looking for more efficient ways to serve their clients. The firm recently revised its year-end accounts compliance process to take place entirely within the Xero ecosystem. The company, which employs more than 350 people countrywide, […]
Just Eat Takeaway is acquiring Grubhub to create a restaurant delivery giant
Two pioneers in restaurant delivery – Just EatTakeaway.com and Grubhub – are combining in a $7.3 billion deal that will create one of the world’s largest delivery companies. Amsterdam-based Just Eat Takeaway.com said late Wednesday that it was acquiring Chicago-based Grubhub, snatching it away from ride-hailing giant Uber, which had been reportedly seeking to team […]
Rising Covid-19 count pushing users to opt for ecomm delivery: Survey
The demand for products on e-commerce platforms is likely to trend higher as the number of Covid-19 positive cases in India continues to rise and as consumers feel safer about having goods delivered home rather than step out. The recovery in demand on e-commerce marketplaces such as Flipkart and Amazon has been estimated at around […]