Listen to Pricing Power Ep. 82: "Technology and the Future"
Thanks to Steve Major for having me as a guest on his podcast, Pricing Power! Among many other things, Steve and I discuss the future of bookkeeping technology and what that means for the accounting profession. Spoiler Alert: The future will be automated. (listen)
Don't write words, write 'music'
Here are some excellent tips for writing well from Help Scout, including my favorite, "Don't write words, write 'music'."
Expensify is the Slack of Accounting
Since 2008, Expensify has acquired nearly 4 million users while spending next to nothing on promotion. Here's how.
How the Blockchain Will Disrupt Banking
Paul McMeekin argues that in 3-5 years, private blockchains will begin to significantly disrupt the consumer payments industry — with significant benefits for participating banks and their customers.
Get ready to pay more for contractors — UpWork is changing their pricing
Starting in June, UpWork will start charging a processing fee to employers. Freelancers will now pay a fee on a sliding scale as opposed to the previous 10%.
Bill.com upgrades Inbox and drops price of data entry
Some excellent news for Bill.com users and accountants — As part of an upgrade to their Inbox feature, Bill.com is dropping the price of the data entry service from $1.99 to 50 cents per bill. A design upgrade should also make the inbox easier and more intuitive to use.
Field Notes: #ExpensiCon Day 2
This week I'm incredibly fortunate to be attending ExpensiCon, Expensify’s first invite-only, all-expenses-paid conference — in Maui! Here are the highlights from Day 2.
Here's Why There Won’t Be an Uber for Accounting
Of all the services that could potentially be "Uberized", accounting is one of the least likely to succeed. For more, read my post on Going Concern.
4 Ideas to Help Accounting Firms Improve Their Marketing
Previously on Going Concern, I wrote a post called "Why Accountants Suck at Marketing." As a follow up, here are four simple ways accountants can do better.
11 Places to Work Remotely Other Than a Coffee Shop
As a freelancer or remote worker, eventually you get sick of working from home or cafes. Here's a list of other places where you can sit down, focus, and finally get some work done.