The Filter Bubble Transparency Act was introduced last week by lawmakers who want the big internet platforms to cough up their algorithms or face the music — if passed. They say consumers should have a right to see, then decide if they want a filtered or unfiltered list when they do a search. What’s being touted as harmful to consumers seems strange, since these platforms consistently rank at the top of their most loved brands list. Here’s why — and why one could have a sparkle icon in future searches. …see more

The connected home is becoming the home base for the consumer’s connected commerce experiences — and voice is powering that shift. Two years ago, while #Apple and its Home Pod were vying to become the high-end speaker of choice in the home, #Amazon and #Google were trying to become the consumer’s voice-activated assistant of choice there across devices and use cases — including commerce. Can Apple find its way back home? …see more

Speed is all relative, especially when it comes to what side of a #B2BPayments transaction one is on. Buyers want to hold on their money as long as they — suppliers see it just the opposite. Outstanding receivables paid at terms are the crux of that buyer/supplier standoff — one that real-time payments rails can’t solve. Getting past that ignition problem may mean getting back to basics. …see more

Mice and humans have a lot in common, new research finds. Both fall victim to the sunk cost fallacy that has them hanging on way too long to get the reward they were promised. That in an on-demand world, waiting for anything, especially payment, is a big no-no — and speed is all that matters. Or is it? In an age of fast, convenient and no-wait-never-ever, certainty is what matters most of all. …see more

Excited to announce we just issued our collaborative x-border payments study with Braintree . Full Report: http://bit.ly/2Ah5ikr

Mastercard has a big global ambition: to move the world away from cash and toward digital. Today, their partnership with PayRange takes that ambition to an unexpected slice of retail — vending.

Chatbots and the daily (coffee) grind? Starbucks thinks it will be a Sizzle. https://lnkd.in/dw4nP25

When plastic goes digital – and then everywhere. FiTeq CEO on powered cards as a hedge to mobile payments. https://lnkd.in/dy9RZc8

Can a POS system help run a business better? John Beatty of Clover Network Inc. says yes. https://lnkd.in/eQ4QSGA

Work is being done anywhere now. It’s time for CPA firms to up their game and go all digital. CCH® SureTax Click here to find out what helped me. http://ow.ly/5Bjx50BoNqD …see more

These shifts completely change the interactions between teams and customers. They require a new level of trust and authenticity, which can be terrifying. No one said digital transformation ... would be easy. More info: http://ow.ly/5g7f50Djg99 #botkeeperfordummies #radicalcpa …see more

Is #innovation on the top of your firm's list for 2021? Here's why it should be. From my recent @AccountingToday article. https://lnkd.in/dju5rZf #radicalcpa #cpas #accountants …see more

What does your 2021 client acquisition strategy look like? Hopefully, it's not limited by geography. #radicalcpa #cpas #accountants #cpalove #accountantlove #global #remote …see more

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with Terrell Turner of Business Talk Library about my journey from New Vision to the Radical CPA and now on to Botkeeper . You can watch our interview here: https://lnkd.in/dtCNw4X Thanks Terrell for having me! …see more

Don't miss my Let's Get Radical ... LIVE! broadcast tomorrow with Paul Davis - The Mojo Mentor™ of Davis Business Consultants . We're talking about how you can lead a happier life by aligning your purpose to your business or career -- and how you can help your staff do the same. Tune in on my LinkedIn profile at 12 noon EST. Thanks to Botkeeper for sponsoring. #CPAs #accountants #CPAfirm #accountingfirm #RadicalCPA #CPALove #accountantlove #COVID19support #mentalfitness #purpose #meaning #businessgrowth #leadershipdevelopment #FindYourMojo …see more

Emotional intelligence or #EQ is huge. The human element helps us to better connect with our peers, staff, and clients. Many #accountants are only asking technical questions when they could be diving deeper and developing stronger relationships. Tomorrow (Thurs. Nov. 5) I hope you'll tune in at 12 pm EST for my next Let's Get Radical ... LIVE! I'm talking with Ashleigh Miller, ACC of Amplify Excellence LLC . All you have to do is visit my profile for the live video. Thanks to Botkeeper for sponsoring! See you all tomorrow. #CPAs #CPAfirm #accountingfirm #RadicalCPA #CPALove #accountantlove …see more

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In my latest article for Accounting Today , I wrote about the evolution of #accounting firm communications since we first dealt with COVID-19. These are some of the things that Don Breckenridge and I would love to see firms continue doing as part of their "next normal" communications strategy. https://lnkd.in/g4Uc43X #radicalcpa #covid19 #cpa #accountant #cpalove #accountantlove …see more

How many #accounting industry experts & heavyweights lent their vision and takeaways from #covid19 to this Accounting Today article? I lost count! Super excited to be one of them. In excellent company. The future is bright, guys. #cpalove #accountantlove …see more

Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with #TheAccidentalAccountant himself, Peter Margaritis, CSP, CPA , on his "Change Your Mindset" podcast. Will #AI and #bots take our jobs? No. Will technology enhance our jobs and let us leave by 5 pm*? For sure. The episode is live on Peter's website and the podcast app of your choice: Apple, Spotify, Google, iHeartRadio, and Stitcher. https://lnkd.in/dvQVwhm Thanks Peter for having me! #theradicalcpa #cpas #accountants #changeyourmindset *Most of the time. We all know that accountants, like superheroes, can't always clock out on time. ;) …see more