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How wholesalers and distributors can use analytics to boost productivity

The wholesale and distribution industries are changing. Find out how they can benefit from the use of data analysis and ...

May 7, 2020

Gary Boomer on CFO 3.0 and digital transformation amidst COVID-19 [podcast]

Gary Boomer discusses how digital transformation is accelerating because of COVID-19 and how CFOs can lead and consult t...

April 29, 2020

Working remotely for small business owners and accountants

Here's a list of tools and helpful tips to help Sage customers work remotely and empower their business and customers th...

March 31, 2020

Infographic: How your business can leverage digitalization with CFO 3.0

Sage commissioned a study of over 500 US-based CFOs understand the real impact tech is having on their day to day tasks....

March 10, 2020

4 reasons to care about your HR software end-of-life

If your software is working fine, why should you care that it is approaching end-of-life? Here are four business risks y...

February 25, 2020

The ABCs of innovation: 3 technologies transforming accounting and how to use them

Here's a look at how accountants can leverage three core technologies - blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the clo...

February 20, 2020

How to take advantage of the three unstoppable forces driving change in finance

There are technological and social forces driving change in finance. Here are some practical tips to help CFOs take adva...

February 17, 2020

Understanding blockchain and its impact on accounting

In this post, we answer what does blockchain do for me, what does it mean for my accounting practice, and what does it m...

February 11, 2020

Continuous accounting and AI: What to expect in the next decade

The next ten years will be pivotal for the finance function. Here’s a look at how AI can enable continuous accounting an...

February 6, 2020

Key tech takeaways from the 2020 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook survey

Here is an overview of the key technology takeaways from the 2020 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook and how it im...

February 5, 2020

How accountants can use automation to overcome the data entry challenge

Does your accounting practice spend more time focusing on data entry tasks than you’d like? There’s a way to get around it.

January 29, 2020

Collaboration is key to the future of construction technology

Construction technology is quickly advancing, with solutions available for just about every aspect of a construction bus...

January 2, 2020

Industry 4.0 tips for building your digital enterprise

Industry 4.0 will reshape manufacturing ecosystems driven by internal improvements and working more closely across value...

December 12, 2019

Is a hybrid ERP solution right for your business? [Podcast]

A hybrid ERP solution can help your manufacturing or distribution expand into cloud-based applications without disruptin...

December 12, 2019

Dreamforce Speaker Nicole Hardin discusses how automation can lead to business growth

Business trends 2020: How manufacturers can navigate what’s ahead

The business trends of 2019 give us insight into what 2020 holds in store. We're zooming into the manufacturing industry...

November 1, 2019

Real-time reporting for CFOs – why automation is crucial

CFOs have always focused a lot of their attention on financial reporting – a critical part of any business and an import...

October 23, 2019

Modeling a better mindset around AI

AI doesn't have to be scary. When you model a better mindset around AI your team will more readily embrace, and adopt, t...

October 14, 2019

What drives your technology decisions?

What do you want your tech to do? Here are our tips for developing a technology requirement framework for your accountin...

September 23, 2019

How to pick up the pace of technological adoption in your accounting practice

85% of accountants believe their profession needs to pick up the pace of technology adoption to remain competitive. Here...

September 16, 2019

Why new equipment should be in your operational plan

Are you outgrowing your MRP system? How ERP is changing the game

The manufacturing industry is continuously evolving. Here’s how ERP solutions are answering the call where MRP systems f...

September 11, 2019

Aligning your technology strategy to your business priorities

We surveyed technology decision makers from small and mid-sized businesses to better understand how they were adapting t...

August 14, 2019

Artificial intelligence in the workplace

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a part of our daily lives. But, what does this mean for your business? We asked our ...

July 1, 2019

How to know when it’s time to invest in construction-specific software

Find out whether it’s time to investment in construction-specific software, as well as some of the ways that Sage can he...

April 3, 2019

Blockchain, cryptocurrency and Bitcoin for businesses

Thinking about using blockchain or cryptocurrency in your business? Our in-depth guide looks at these emerging technolog...

April 2, 2019