Manufacturing

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How to get paid faster and maintain cash flow: FREE downloadable invoice templates

Getting paid on time is vital for small businesses, especially in the first few years. Download our free invoice templat...

September 22, 2017

Sage Economic Report: The opportunity for SMBs in automating administrative tasks

A recent economic report from Sage Software revealed that the average small and medium business spends most of its time ...

September 19, 2017

Small business financial transparency: How much should you share with your employees?

Examine your own views about sharing financial information with employees and determine what is right for your business.

September 8, 2017

5 tips for doing business across borders

Thinking about exporting as a small business can seem a bit daunting while finding the time to keep your business journe...

September 1, 2017

Letting customers take the reins on your digital transformation

Although no one—even tech giants like Google and Amazon—has a map to the digital transformation, all companies do have a...

August 31, 2017

The CFO-CEO pipeline: 5 finance leaders share their secrets

Looking to fill a vacant CEO desk? The perfect candidate might just be sitting down the hall in the finance department.

August 25, 2017

A tip from CEO Lisa Bodell: If you want to stay nimble, think simple

Lisa Bodell, the CEO and founder of global innovation consultancy future think, discusses the importance of simplificati...

August 16, 2017

Manufacturers see dollar signs in service—but only when CFOs see beyond risk

For manufacturers today, making products is becoming less important to their long-term survival than servicing those pro...

August 9, 2017

The new industrial revolution is impacting the future of your business – what should you do?

We are living in a time where Technology has changed the way we live in a fundamental way. But is your business prepared...

August 3, 2017

When is it time to outsource payroll?

When it comes to outsourcing your payroll, there are many signs to look for. Here are three signs it's time to outsource...

July 26, 2017

Can workplace mobility give you a competitive edge?

Employees display more productivity and efficiency when they integrate mobile technology into their workplace.

July 24, 2017

Ready to take on the world? How to make sure you have the right tools to tackle globalization challenges

For midsized enterprises, international trade remains a constant uphill battle. Having the right tools to make sure you ...

July 6, 2017

How business intelligence, big data and the Internet of Things can help you run your business better

What will help you run your business better and grow faster? The combination of business intelligence, big data analytic...

June 8, 2017

How technology can help turn your busy accounting season into an easy season

Over the past decade, we have seen specifically how technology has impacted the accounting industry and required moderni...

May 25, 2017

5 surprising ways business intelligence will help you grow

Technology has made it incredibly easy to gather data from any and every corner. As a business owner, deciding how to an...

May 24, 2017

Sage Summit Atlanta 2017: Day 3 recap

Highlights from Day 3 of Sage Summit Atlanta 2017, including keynote speaker, heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman...

May 12, 2017

Sage Summit Atlanta 2017: Day 2 Recap

Highlights from Day 2 of Sage Summit Atlanta

May 10, 2017

Sage Summit Atlanta 2017: Day 1 Recap

A recap of Sage Summit Atlanta day one, including keynote speakers, seminar topics, and a ground-floor interview with CE...

May 10, 2017

Sage Summit 2017 Atlanta City Guide

We asked Sage employees to share their favorite places to #shopsmall around Atlanta and here’s what they had to say.

May 3, 2017

8 business needs your inventory management software should satisfy

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, inventory represents 45% to 90% of all expenses for small businesse...

March 21, 2017

How to discover and develop your competitive advantage

Your competitive advantage is how customers see you in the marketplace compared to your competition. Are you faster, mor...

March 15, 2017

4 ways to generate extra cash for your business

Having cash on hand is crucial for any business to survive. Without enough liquid assets, you could easily get behind on...

March 10, 2017

Inventory management solutions: For small businesses, the best model might not be Toyotas

For small and medium-size businesses alike, running out or having excessive stock is bad for your bottom line. Learn the...

February 27, 2017

4 trends that will shape the manufacturing industry in 2017

The manufacturing industry contributes at least $2.09 trillion to the U.S. economy. With increased demand, new and evolv...

February 3, 2017