Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

After 416,350 words in posts and 845,128 words in comments on this blog, thus far, there is always more to explore, illuminate and share. Hence every once in a while I flip the tables and ask you for challenges you are facing. It is a great way to stay connected to what's most important to you (and keep the blog and its content relevant!).

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Occam's Razor

AUGUST 13, 2012

They also reveal things that starting to become scary (Privacy! EU Cookies!) Simply because you are going to bump into privacy and government regulations. A couple weeks back I'd requested the nice folks following me on Google+ and Facebook to submit their most important digital marketing and analytics questions.

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Jet Global

MARCH 23, 2024

In more layman terms, public sector KPIs serve two important purposes: They report important information to citizens. Government KPIs function like KPIs used by for-profit businesses — they demonstrate the organization’s overall performance and its accountability to its stakeholders.

Reporting 52

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Jet Global

JULY 14, 2022

What are some business cash flow planning terms I need to know? We all want better business cash flow and we want it yesterday. You can’t plan for emergencies, geopolitics, or sudden problems that you have no control over. But you can mitigate risks of business cash flow problems by having the right tools at your side.

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Jet Global

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Put simply, data literacy is the ability to translate data into insights, a capability that every technology buyer is seeking this year. The importance of data has been well established and technology leaders understand the value sitting dormant in their ever-growing databases. Here are three key data-literacy-boosting features to look out for: 1.

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Jet Global

JUNE 23, 2023

In more layman terms, public sector KPIs serve two important purposes: They report important information to citizens. Government KPIs function like KPIs used by for-profit businesses — they demonstrate the organization’s overall performance and its accountability to its stakeholders.

Reporting 52

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Jet Global

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cash metrics and liquidity show a company’s ability to weather financial challenges and satisfy its short-term obligations, both attractive qualities for investors during uncertain economic times. Now, as we head into 2024, CFOs continue to seek balance and efficiency through digital transformation.

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Jet Global

MARCH 20, 2024

Your finance team is under pressure to make data-driven decisions that optimize financial health and fuel strategic growth. But a hidden roadblock can impede your progress: report generation. This reliance on IT for reports can lead to delays and frustration, hindering your team’s ability to be agile and responsive.

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Jet Global

MARCH 25, 2024

What is a Hospital KPI and Why is it Important? A hospital key performance indicator ( KPI ) is a quantifiable measure that monitors the quality of healthcare provided by the hospital and measures the overall success of the business. Like many other service providers, hospitals depend on their customers (patients) to run their business.

Reporting 52

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Jet Global

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As inflation and possible economic stagnation continue to be at the forefront of business leaders’ minds, implementing a digital transformation strategy is a growing way to combat those concerns. This outdated approach not only hinders decision-making, but also demands excessive time and expert IT intervention.

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Jet Global

JUNE 22, 2023

BI and analytics are both umbrella terms referring to a type of data insight software. You should care about the terms used to describe the applications you’re buying, particularly when it comes to embedded software destined to become part of your product. This of course makes us wonder: what’s the difference? per quarter.

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Jet Global

JANUARY 30, 2024

Beyond its alluring appeal to talent, ESPPs offer strategic advantages in the current volatile market. With inflation squeezing payrolls and traditional stock options losing their luster, ESPPs provide a tangible opportunity for employees to share in company success and hedge against financial uncertainties. Design your ESPP around its features.

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Jet Global

AUGUST 31, 2022

Ultimately, they will also need the right tools to help them step into a more strategic role contributing to the financial health of the organization. This article reviews the basics of BEPS adoption and provides some tax accounting tips to help tax accounting teams manage these coming changes. BEPS stands for “Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.”

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Jet Global

JULY 28, 2023

Improper insights into their data can hamper success at their journey’s end. 5 Signs That Now Is the Time for an Analytics Upgrade Outdated analytics features make it impossible to keep your end users engaged, upsell your existing customers, or win new ones. How do you know it’s time to replace your embedded analytics? Look for these 5 signs: 1.

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Jet Global

JULY 28, 2023

Across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), organizations have transitioned from optimism to pragmatism post-COVID-19, preparing for potential recession while emphasizing digitization and resilience to navigate global market trends. Here, we discuss how factors like market uncertainty and IT dependence impact finance teams throughout EMEA.

Finance 52

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Jet Global

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This long-term relationship is known as broker “lock-in” and has the potential to cost you dearly in the long-run. But these interests may not align with your long-term equity management success. Broker agonistic software, like Certent Equity Management, does not push broker lock-in restrictions.

Management 52

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Jet Global

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Year-end close is a critical process for any business, but it can be especially challenging for accountants working in the real estate and property management sectors. Your finance and accounting teams need a stress-free and streamlined year-end close for your business.

Management 52

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Jet Global

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Next year, finance teams utilizing SAP will face unparalleled pressure due to a confluence of economic challenges. The demand for actionable insights will grow amidst a landscape marred by economic recession and escalating inflation rates. The same report found that recently a new set of obstacles has emerged for finance teams.

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Jet Global

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Research has pinpointed three key pain points that companies encounter with their SAP data: a prevailing sense of data distrust, a lack of maintenance and data cleansing, and a shortage of skilled users. These pain points not only impede progress but also pose significant roadblocks to migrating to S/4HANA, the future of SAP.

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Jet Global

APRIL 10, 2023

Taking advantage of short-term staff with specific skills can ensure special projects are completed, but in the face of market swings, interest rate hikes, and recession fears, contract workers make for an easily expendable portion of finance team budgets. What’s Causing the Skills Gap?

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Jet Global

AUGUST 9, 2023

Given the wide array of SAP reporting tools, it’s not surprising that many users feel frustrated by the complexity of the software and the dependencies that it creates for scarce IT resources. SAP develops some of the most powerful business applications in the world, but it often does so at the expense of simplicity.

Finance 52

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Jet Global

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In addition to modeling scenarios to plan for uncertainty in the near-term, many business leaders use what if scenarios to plan for the long-term, leveraging scenario modeling to extend their view beyond the typical one-year planning horizon, and even beyond the three-to-five-year strategic planning window.

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Jet Global

DECEMBER 22, 2021

It impacts recruitment and hiring, employee promotion, retention and turnover policies, and learning and development programs. It impacts recruitment and hiring, employee promotion, retention and turnover policies, and learning and development programs. Workforce planning is also about the short and medium term.

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Jet Global

MARCH 2, 2022

In recent years, investors have been placing an increased emphasis on a range of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues resulting in ESG reporting becoming more important. These issues are garnering more attention from legislators and regulators from around the world. Six Steps to Nail Your ESG Reporting. Access Resource. Environmental.

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Jet Global

JUNE 25, 2023

What is a Hospital KPI and Why is it Important? A hospital key performance indicator (KPI) is a quantifiable measure that monitors the quality of healthcare provided by the hospital and measures the overall success of the business. Like many other service providers, hospitals depend on their customers (patients) to run their business.

Reporting 52

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Jet Global

OCTOBER 21, 2022

They must also provide insights that help people to make better decisions, alert them to matters that require their attention, and deliver up-to-the-minute information about what’s happening on the ground. These are high-value benefits. What Story Is Your Data Telling? In short, they need to understand what story their data is telling them.

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Jet Global

JUNE 13, 2022

The cost of getting your 409A valuations wrong can be significant, in terms of both monetary fines and penalties as well as reputational damage to your company. Follow these top tips and tricks to ensure that you issue disclosures quickly, efficiently, and above all, accurately. Automate Your 409A Processes. Download Now.

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Jet Global

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Although you might have heard people use the two terms interchangeably, they are different quantifiable measurements that can impact how you set your overall strategy. However, the construction industry includes a plethora of non-financial data points to track – are projects being delivered on time? in 2023 after a 2% rise last year.

Uncertainty 52

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Jet Global

MAY 20, 2022

In technical terms, it’s the art and science of mining your data to find key patterns. In technical terms, it’s the art and science of mining your data to find key patterns. It’s normal to compare your company and yourself against competitors in the industry and colleagues in your department. Step #1: Data collection. Annual Rey.

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Jet Global

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In this modern, turbulent market, predictive analytics has become a key feature for analytics software customers. Predictive analytics refers to the use of historical data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to predict what will happen in the future. This not only improves user satisfaction but also encourages user engagement and loyalty.

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Jet Global

APRIL 4, 2024

Dynamics 365 Cloud ERPs have a low initial cost thanks to the lack of upfront costs associated with hardware and installation; as a monthly subscription, however, the long-term costs can eventually surpass the price of an on-prem installation. At some point, though, that process reaches its natural end.

Finance 52

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Jet Global

MAY 1, 2023

Every application provider has the same goals: to help their users work more efficiently, and to drive user adoption. But many companies fail to achieve this goal because they struggle to provide the reporting and analytics users have come to expect. It will show you what embedded analytics are and how they can help your company.

Analytics 52

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Jet Global

APRIL 25, 2024

According to the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), a set of accounting principles, procedures, and standards that organizations use to compile their financial statements, account reconciliation provides accuracy and consistency in financial accounts. Reconciliation is also crucial for effective cash management.

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Jet Global

JANUARY 19, 2024

These include grant agreements, vesting schedules, exercise forms, tax forms, and more. These documents are not only essential for compliance and accuracy but also for communication and transparency with option holders. However, document management can be a daunting task, especially in these turbulent financial times.

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Jet Global

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As a monthly subscription, however, the long-term costs can eventually surpass the price of an on-prem installation. Organizations must weigh this long-term cost against the time and effort involved in maintaining an on-prem equivalent. Cloud transition” is starting to feel like just another corporate buzzword.

Finance 52

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Jet Global

JANUARY 24, 2024

It’s the key to navigating tough times, making informed decisions, and paving the way for long-term success. Between soaring material costs and the impact of inflation, the construction industry has had to practice extra agility and resilience in recent years. The lack of agility is perhaps the most insidious value drain.

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Jet Global

AUGUST 9, 2023

Finance teams are the strategic center for the critical processes that drive any business: planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis. As any business grows, those processes become more difficult and time-consuming. Tedious manual processes can become overwhelming. Especially as tax reporting becomes more sophisticated.

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