In the life of an accountant, manual data entry is a time killer. We could talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a solution to run the books. But in reality, it’s easier said than done. Regardless of AI or Machine learning, data still has to be fed into the system.

If you’re not already familiar, file sharing platforms are a great tool for speeding up tasks and facilitating smooth collaboration. However, the only way file sharing and cloud storage tools works is if everyone on your team knows how to use them. Instead of making them a jumble of randomly named files and folders, you should agree on a structure and process that is easy to use and make it easy for everyone on your team to find and use your files.

Customer portals are best known for helping business owners improve their customer relationships and increase efficiency and cash flow. The customer portal enables companies to build transparent relationships with their customers by minimizing the need for phone calls and letting customers see progress and status in real time.

In today’s hyper-connected world, traditional methods of signing and authenticating documents are increasingly being replaced by electronic signatures, sometimes referred to as digital signatures. Digital signatures work by proving that a digital message or document has not been altered since it was signed. Electronic and digital signatures are so advanced that they can be authenticated in seconds, not hours or even days, and that is not all.

Your business is always susceptible to threats whether it’s an external threat or an internal one. On top of that, if someone gains access to your accounts, there’s no stopping what they can do. The problem you need to be aware of is how to strengthen your security to avoid losing everything you’ve worked so hard to create. 

Writing a contract doesn’t necessarily mean you need to have a legal degree. Rather, all you need is a firm knowledge on how to cover all your bases so you and your business aren’t taken advantage of. In this article, we’ll take a firm look at what is an essential part of a written contract and what are some of the important clauses that each contract must contain. A legally binding contract is a contract between you and your customer, so it’s important you take the proper measures to secure your negotiations and enact specific guidelines.