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Howard Rubin Howard Rubin
Updated on May 26, 2026

The Next Breakout Tech Role Is Built to Tackle an $8 Trillion Problem

Every company may be a tech company now, but most still struggle to bridge the gap between finance and technology. Enter the technology economist.

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Jiaona Zhang Jiaona Zhang
Updated on January 23, 2026

AI Is Creating a $1 Trillion Measurement Crisis — and Efficiency Is the Problem

For knowledge industries, the productivity gains AI enables threaten to simultaneously erase value. These fields must rethink how they price their services now — before it’s too late.

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Syed Balkhi Syed Balkhi
Updated on August 21, 2024

Is Your Startup Struggling? You May Need to Rethink Your Budget.

Regardless of your industry, you can’t escape incidental expenses. Plan for them now, or run into financial roadblocks.

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Mike DeKock Mike DeKock
Updated on April 26, 2024

Compliance Doesn’t Have to Disrupt Startup Agility — It Can Boost It

The word “compliance” might make startup founders shudder as they think of onerous, time-consuming processes that bog down their operations. But our expert says modern compliance doesn’t have to be that way.

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Mike Whitmire Mike Whitmire
Updated on April 22, 2024

Your Accountants Are Secretly Cool. Help Them Show It.

Research shows that people think accounting is boring, and recruitment rates are dropping. Fortunately, companies can make some simple changes to transform the job and make it more attractive.

Edmond Martin Edmond Martin
Updated on April 22, 2024

7 Ways Forensic Accounting Can Fuel Startup Success

Forensic accounting involves financial auditing and investigation to detect and prevent fraud. It’s not just for legal situations. Here’s how it can help startups thrive.

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Craig West Craig West
Updated on April 22, 2024

You’re Probably Handling Your Financial Reporting Wrong. Here’s How to Fix It.

The traditional method of reporting on your company’s financials is flawed, but there is a better way.

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Subrata Bagchi Subrata Bagchi
Updated on April 12, 2024

3 Tips to Start Preparing for Next Tax Season Now 

Tax season is always stressful for small businesses, but it’s not too soon to prepare. Follow these steps to make next tax season a breeze.  

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Syed Balkhi Syed Balkhi
Updated on April 09, 2024

Should Your Budget Be Fixed or Flexible?

Our expert breaks down the two main ways to budget for your business and how to choose which one is right for you.

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Matt Gardner Matt Gardner
Updated on February 20, 2024

Why Artificial Intelligence Will Never Replace Your Back Office

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into the business landscape, you need to realize its inherent limitations and where humans are superior.

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