Though machine learning is widely misunderstood and very often confused with, or believed to be the same thing, as artificial intelligence (AI). First thing’s first: what’s AI? AI is typically defined as the science of making computers do things that require intelligence when done by humans. To date, AI has had some success in simplified […]
How to Set up Google Enhanced Ecommerce Analytics, Plus 4 Reports to Optimize Your Website
- NETO
- Blog, Technology
Understanding exactly what shoppers are doing on your site (and why they are leaving) is just a few steps away with Google Enhanced Ecommerce Analytics. We’ll show you how. If you’re running an ecommerce store, then you are probably well aware that even the smallest of adjustments to your website or product pages can make […]
Xero + Office 365 gives you a complete view of your contacts
- Xero
- Technology, Xero
When email is more than communication In fact, according to research, around 75% of a business’ intellectual property is contained within email. What does this mean? Most of your key information including documents, commitments and general updates all end up in email. This includes the context around your customer relationships. Whether it’s a quote, a […]
Kounta Improvements & Fixes
- Kounta
- Blog, Technology
We’ve been cooking up new features & fixes this past month, and it all goes live on Kounta shortly. When: 11PM AEST on October 2nd How: After this time, Kounta will auto-update on log in Improvements – We’ve made some fixes to the way we calculate cost price. For a refresher on how we calculate […]
How Cloud Technology Has Transformed the Role of Accountants
- Float
- Tax, Technology, Xero
The role of a tax accountant has been continuously changing over the course of the last 50 years, and it is currently undergoing yet another transition period with the growing popularity of cloud accounting. In the days before the cloud, the accountant was typically involved in every intricate detail of the lives of their clients. […]
Things small business owners need to know in tech this month
- Xero
- Technology
Good old customer service is even more important in online retail. Microsoft data, reported by Business Insider, suggests 66% of US consumers are willing to spend more money with a company that provides them with supreme customer service. More here. Big data can figure out if you’re about to lose a customer. Customer support software […]
Choosing Cloud Software? Look Out for These Trends
- Unleashed
- Technology
Accountants who are looking for suitable cloud software for their clients should be aware of these trends. Increased cloud storage capacity Cloud services are becoming the norm for businesses and it is expected that data storage will grow exponentially to meet this increase in demand. A Cisco survey estimates that in 2018, we will have […]
Combining Digital with Brick-and-Mortar Stores
- Unleashed
- Technology
The use of smart phones and the radical increase of online stores has been an industry game changer for traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores. With the ability to purchase at the buyer’s convenience in one click, secured payment methods and short delivery times has had many traditional brick-and-mortar stores fearful about their place in the retail […]
Inventory Management Software – Creating a Platform for Making Better Business Decisions
- Onventure
- Technology
Thanks to technology and its increasing uses and reliability, managers of every type of business, large or small, now have a greater ability to make better business decisions, backed by more accurate information and data. In this regard, inventory management is no exception. The ability for managers to make decisions based on real-time analytics, to […]
THE SIMPLE WAY FOR CUSTOMERS TO BUY NOW AND PAY LATER
- Neto
- Money, Technology
And when they find it, they’ll be tempted to buy it. But before they finalise their decision to purchase, they’re likely to ask themselves: Can I really afford it? Is it cheaper elsewhere? If I wait, will it go on sale? Do I really need this it? Should I buy something else? Should I save […]