Tesla’s safety leader Laurie Shelby sent an e-mail to employees who work at its Fremont, California, vehicle assembly plant on Thursday to assuage their concerns about new infections among employees. However, some employees say that despite Shelby’s email, they remain worried about infections and lax safety precautions in Fremont. In the internal communication, which was […]
Podcast: Tips to help your clients identify fraud during COVID-19
Losing money or property to fraud can be devastating. While scammers’ exploitation tactics are familiar, the pandemic may lead to an increased likelihood that your clients will fall for them. In this episode, learn about coronavirus specific fraudulent schemes that you can share with your clients. Erin Scheithe with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau answers […]
The importance of cash flow and how you can manage it post COVID-19
Cash flow is the lifeblood of a small business, and in light of our current global economic crisis, cash flow management is even more critical than ever before. International services company Deloitte recently compiled a report titled “COVID-19: Managing supply chain risk and disruption”. One of the key recommendations for businesses was to focus on […]
Leave-based donation program available during pandemic
The IRS on Thursday issued guidance on leave-based donation programs, permitting employers to make deductible monetary donations for relief of victims of the COVID-19 pandemic based on the value of sick, vacation, or personal leave that employees voluntarily forgo (Notice 2020-46). The donated amounts will not be treated as compensation to the employees, and employees […]
Tech’s big five lost nearly $270 billion in value in Thursday’s market plunge
A view of Apple store in fifth Avenue during coronavirus pandemic on April 7, 2020. John Nacion | NurPhoto | Getty Images The five most valuable tech companies lost more than $269 billion in value on Thursday, the worst day for U.S. stocks since March. Microsoft was the biggest loser, shedding more than $80 billion […]
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 […]
Paul Tudor Jones shares his economic, responsible investing views at JUST Capital event
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Jack Dorsey says Twitter and Square will honor Juneteenth — June 19 — as a company holiday
Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey gestures while interacting with students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in New Delhi on November 12, 2018. Prakash Singh | AFP | Getty Images Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter and Square, tweeted on Tuesday that both companies will honor Juneteenth as a company holiday, the latest effort […]
How to Increase Sales Post COVID-19
Many businesses are trying to increase sales during this time as it can be very beneficial and may provide some much-needed cashflow relief. Both cross-selling and upselling can be useful methods for increasing your business’s sales. But there are also genuine benefits for your customers. They’ll appreciate being offered an item that either complements or […]
How to Conduct a SWOT Analysis
The SWOT analysis matrix is one of the most well-known models in the business world. It’s used to fine-tune your business strategy by examining internal and external factors that may help or hinder your business. Identifying and understanding the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats – that’s what SWOT stands for – allows you to address […]