Month: February 2020

Finance 

Top 7 Trends Disrupting The Accounting Industry In 2020

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We’ve noticed several industries undergoing major transformations over the last decade. The advent and adoption of technology have revolutionized how trades go about their operations. The accounting industry, too, has been subject to many changes.

Accountants who were required to be adept at data-entry formerly no longer need to spend their days typing invoices. Today, they do more than balancing your company account; they act as business advisors who help strategize your way out of business downturns.

As the new decade introduces new trends and ways of conducting business in the accounting space, accountants and bookkeepers need to be aware

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Economy 

Coronavirus-triggered market correction could hit complacent investors

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Coronavirus-triggered market correction could hit complacent investors

Investors remain complacent about an imminent Coronavirus-triggered market correction of up to 10 percent, warns the CEO of one of the largest independent financial advisory organizations.

The warning from deVere Group’s chief executive and founder, Nigel Green, comes as global equities registered losses on Monday following a surge in cases in Italy, Iran and South Korea over the weekend, and as the first cases are confirmed in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Afghanistan.

Mr Green comments: “Global financial markets retreated on Monday as they reacted to the coronavirus headlines over the weekend. But it is

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Marketing 

Kylie Jenner Becomes The Youngest Billionaire

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Who would have guessed that reality star turned entrepreneur, Kylie Jenner, would turn out to be one of the biggest success stories of 2019. Her brand Kylie Cosmetics constantly sold out new launches, partnered with Ulta Beauty to dominate retail, and then eventually sold a majority position (51 percent) for a rumored $600 million.

photo credit: Walt Disney Television / Flickr

Not bad, right? Earlier last year Forbes named her the youngest “self-made” billionaire, and that caused quite a commotion on social media. Many rushed to her defense and said that, yes, what she did was worthy of the acknowledgement,

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Biz News 

Changes To Medicare Premiums In 2020

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Medicare premiums are on the rise. For seniors living on a retirement income, it’s important to know where the increase in cost is coming from. More importantly, it’s essential to learn how you can keep your monthly premiums as low as possible without sacrificing quality healthcare coverage. We will provide a cost breakdown for 2020 and will help you determine how you can save while still ensuring maximum coverage.

Medicare Deductibles 2020

Original Medicare comes in four parts – Part A, B, C, and D.

Part A: Covers hospital stays and expenses. Part A is automatically applied to anyone

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Finance 

Square emerges as coronavirus hedge after earnings

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Jack Dorsey, chief executive officer of Square Inc., second right, tours the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. 

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Square has been an outlier in this week’s payment stock wreckage.

Shares of Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Paypal were battered as companies warned of a slowdown in spending and travel due to the quickly-spreading coronavirus.

Meanwhile, Square surged as much as 10% a day after reporting better-than expected fourth-quarter results and upbeat guidance. Jack Dorsey’s payment company generates roughly 90% of

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Economy 

Disney’s Rise Under Bob Iger to Box Office Dominance

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Disney’s Rise Under Bob Iger to Box Office Dominance

The Walt Disney Company surprisingly announced the appointment of Bob Chapek as CEO, replacing Bob Iger who has been serving as CEO since 2005 to become a tremendously successful

The Walt Disney Company surprisingly announced the appointment of Bob Chapek as CEO on Tuesday. The former head of Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products division has been at the company for 27 years and will replace Bob Iger effective immediately. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to assume the role of CEO of what I truly believe is the greatest company in

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Marketing 

Innovative Ways Real Estate Agencies Can Enhance Their Sales

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In the age of the internet, a website is a must for real estate agencies hoping to improve sales. However, there’s a lot more to maximizing current technology to make it work for you. Keep in mind that using all the technology bells and whistles is not the only way to bring innovation into your real estate business.

Here’s a look at some alternatives you can use to enhance sales and make your real estate agency the one to turn to in your community.

Market the Community

Community is an important aspect to keep in mind. Some agencies have taken

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