A global revenue recognition standard for customer contracts, at last
After a dozen years of collaboration and controversy, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) finally have agreed on how and when companies should recognize revenue.
Updating your books all year long can make closing time a breeze
If there’s ever a time your company’s well-kept balance sheet is worth its weight in gold, it’s at year-end. That, of course, is when it’s crunch time to close the books, but the process can go much smoother if you follow some timely procedures throughout the year.
How setting up a telemedicine program for plan members benefits everyone
The next time your child is sick, what if you or your employees had the opportunity to speak with a physician without leaving the office or home? Telemedicine programs that allow you to do this are becoming more popular.
How to manage your IT as an investment portfolio
Information technology (IT) often accounts for more than 10 percent of an organization’s spending; however, many companies are managing this as an expense rather than an investment.
Why relationship building is more important than ever in advertising
Advertising in the 21st century is an interactive experience, and any business that fails to buy into this new reality does so at its own risk.
Nationwide Insurance and Mark Pizzi unleash new ideas for customers of today and tomorrow
At Nationwide Insurance, Mark Pizzi, president and COO, is helping push insurance into the 21st century and adjust it for millennials and today’s consumers by being open to new ideas and innovation.
Entity choice is an important decision for any inbound franchise business
You’ve built a successful business model and now you want to bring it to the U.S. Whether your goal is to take a large chunk of the market and build a lasting U.S. presence, or just funnel profits back to your home country, there are tax implications you need to consider.
How commercial card creates efficiency for purchasing processes
Commercial card, a program that is sometimes called purchasing, travel or fleet card, has become a hot product as companies realize how it can create efficiencies within their organization.
How less strain may help make your organization healthier, more productive
Stress in the workforce has become one of the biggest problems in business today. It has been called a global epidemic, with numerous studies encouraging businesses to be more proactive in helping their employees manage stress.
Anders Gustafsson sees no ceiling in the growth opportunity at Zebra Technologies
The time had come for Zebra Technologies Corp. to evolve. Zebra had historically defined itself as a printing company specializing in the barcode sector. But when Anders Gustafsson looked at what his team did for its customers, he was left with a question. “What is the value customers get from us?” says Gustafsson, the $1 […]