While there are numerous metrics to describe a business, the real measure of success is profitability. Think about what has the most meaning to your stakeholders, employees, customers, and suppliers. It’s profit.
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While there are numerous metrics to describe a business, the real measure of success is profitability. Think about what has the most meaning to your stakeholders, employees, customers, and suppliers. It’s profit.
Read moreAs many economies emerge from the pandemic, the “Great Resignation” has brought people's issues sharply into focus.
Read moreHow much time does your finance team spend collecting, sifting, and analyzing data?
Read moreAs many economies emerge from the pandemic, the “Great Resignation” has brought people's issues sharply into focus.
Read moreHow much time does your finance team spend collecting, sifting, and analyzing data?
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The demands on finance teams are changing. As organizations face increasing uncertainty, business functions..
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Many finance teams are at various stages along the automation journey, and others are yet to fulfil all..
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Success in today’s rapidly shifting economy depends on a lot of external and internal factors. When you..
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Demand from branch managers through to board members for up-to-date accurate financial information has..
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Read moreA new partnership between Metalogic (part of the Jonas Metals Group) and Phocas business intelligence..
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Financial decision making is a vital management skill because it drives performance and allows a business to..
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Read moreGone are the days spending hours generating reports that immediately lead to more questions. Your obsolete..
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