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6/24/2020

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Are Your Accounting Functions Ready to “Go Digital” Yet?

 
​2020 has been dubbed “the year of digital” by numerous outlets, including Forbes, which has declared, “The convergence of advanced tech that ushered in the era of digital business continues to develop at accelerated rates. By 2030, this tech evolution will have reshaped every product we use today.” 
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6/19/2020

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The Challenges of Managing Remote Workers

 
​With much of the workforce doing their jobs from home right now, managers are becoming keenly aware of the challenges related to overseeing employees remotely. Overcoming these challenges is essential for maintaining existing revenue streams and improving future profitability. Leadership that understands how to manage the complexities of a distanced workforce effectively will be more successful than those that try to adapt in-house techniques for remote workers.  
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6/10/2020

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Remote Workers and Payroll Considerations

 
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​Remote work has always been an attractive proposition to employers because they can maintain productivity while cutting costs. Prior to 2020 having a remote workforce was an optional decision. Despite the benefits, many companies still chose to maintain employees in-house to foster a positive organizational culture and reduce technology needs. However, the recent pandemic has proven that external factors can influence the workforce at any time. This has necessitated organizations to be ready to manage the challenges that accompany virtual work even if they do not plan to have employees working remotely permanently.

Managing a remote workforce creates numerous barriers to “business as usual.” Cultural shifts occur, technology demands increase, security risks arise, performance criteria change, and bookkeeping must keep up as well.


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6/2/2020

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​E-Commerce Sales Tax: Everything You Wanted to Know

 
Managing sales tax is a headache for business owners because while it is necessary, it is an unprofitable activity that can get extremely complicated. The result is a frustrating risk-benefit scenario where the only advantage is avoiding incurred penalties. However, with 45 US states and Washington DC charging sales tax, it is a critical component of running an online business. ​
e-commerce sales tax - everything you wanted to know
While some states like Oregon do not have sales tax requirements, other states, like Washington, double down with both statewide and local sales taxes. Washington’s state sales tax of 6.5% combined with local taxes can total as much as 10.4% depending on the municipality, creating a sizable figure for businesses selling in these areas to manage. 

As an e-commerce owner, you need to understand what your sales tax obligations are, determine how shipping costs factor into the mix, and practice crucial oversight. ​

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