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Updated Finance Tech Stack Recommendations: March 2024 reporting tech Mar 14, 2024

Every six months, we review and update the Finance Tech stack and Finance software recommendations.

The last update we did was back in September 2023 and so we're back.  

There have been...

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Enhancing Productivity and Problem-Solving in Start-Ups with the Pomodoro Technique start-ups & fast growth businesses tech time management Feb 29, 2024

In the fast-paced world of start-ups and scale-ups, where distractions abound and the to-do list never seems to shrink, the Pomodoro Technique offers a way to help with your focus...

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Will AI Replace Accountants? finance career finance leadership tech Jan 25, 2024

As we are starting to see artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, a pressing question pops up for finance professionals:

Will AI replace accountants?

The simple answer is no –...

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Unlocking the Power of Data in Finance Teams reporting tech Jan 12, 2024

In today's data-driven world, finance teams are sitting on a goldmine of data.

But are we using this resource to its full potential?

Below, I look at the critical role of data in finance,...

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2024 Predictions for Startups and Small Businesses founders risks start-ups & fast growth businesses tech Dec 15, 2023

As 2024 approaches, start-ups and small businesses are poised to adapt and thrive amidst dynamic shifts in the business landscape.

The insights from various sources indicate a period of significant...

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Unpacking the New Finance Tech Stack Recommendations for 2023: Start with Solid Foundations! founders start-ups & fast growth businesses tech time management Sep 29, 2023

As we steer into the latter part of 2023, the advancements in the world of software and automation improvements is impossible to ignore.

The tools and software available to aid financial management...

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How to transform your week with these 8 questions.... finance leadership founders tech time management Aug 25, 2023

I read an interesting post from Justin Welsh who is a marketer and business owner whereby asking yourself 8 questions relatively regularly you can really transform your week.

I have implemented...

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Revamping Your Finance Processes: A Startup's Guide to Efficiency and Collaboration finance leadership tech time management Jul 07, 2023

Today, let's dive into a topic that's at the heart of a thriving startup - refining your finance processes.

As a Finance leader, I can't stress enough the importance of regular process reviews in...

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Time for a Software Glow-Up? When Your Startup Needs to Swap Accounting Software for an ERP tech Jun 02, 2023

We're talking today about something you've probably asked yourself once or twice: "When should I say goodbye to Xero or QuickBooks and hello to an ERP system?"

What's an ERP Anyway?

First off, what...

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How Finance Directors and CFOs can use ChatGPT tech May 05, 2023

I thought I would go through this topic in two parts.

The first part is written by ChatGPT.  I just asked it the question on how CFOs should use it.

The second part is written by myself and...

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What is the Finance Tech stack that we use with our business clients? tech Mar 24, 2023

I have been discussing the future of accounting and implementing software over the last couple of weeks.

If you haven't had a chance, you can read: 

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What to consider with your Finance Tech stack / accounting software tech Mar 17, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, having a the right software tools has become more important than ever.

For larger businesses this generally means finding and implementing a huge...

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