From Up to 20 Lost Receipts Every Month, Down to Zero

 📢 Welcome back! Here are the most-clicked articles from the Accounting Apps newsletter📧 during w/c 19.3.23:

From Up to 20 Lost Receipts Every Month, Down to Zero | (Weel)

From up to 20 lost receipts every month, Wade Bloomfield Electrical are now down to zero. This is the customer story about how Wade Bloomfield Electrical came to Weel to replace their restrictive fuel cards and ended up solving all of their expense issues. For Wade Bloomfield, owner of Wade Bloomfield Electrical, being able to respond and get work done quickly for his clients has always been an essential part of his business model. As his business grew over the years, and he took on more staff and work, managing expenses became an increasing headache that slowed him and his team down. 

Why Ignition will Grow Up With an American Accent | (Accounting Times) 

Co-founder and CEO Guy Pearson tells Accounting Times how the company’s centre of gravity will shift this year to the US. When Silicon Valley Bank blew up in the US last week it sent a shiver through the tech sector. The Federal Reserve stepped in to guarantee deposits last weekend, but uncertainty remains about possible aftershocks for Australian tech companies with exposure to the bank, or even the broader US market. Local start-up Ignition, which has just celebrated its tenth year supplying professional services with proposals, engagements and billing software, quickly realised it – and its US clients – would, fortunately, be unaffected.

Connecting With Clients Through Highly Relevant Content – Compass Business Partners | (BOMA Marketing) 

Accountants are sometimes seen as being focused only on financial statements and tax returns, but what most people want is an accountant who understands their business – and can help them perform better. It’s an ethos that Compass Business Partners have stood by since rebranding in April 2013. Five years later, the firm expanded its team by merging with another local firm, bringing additional experience and depth to its rural accounting and business advisory capabilities. Today, the firm is a one-stop shop for all its clients’ business needs. They liaise with all key stakeholders (think solicitor, financial planner, banker), to ensure their client’s business and life goals are realised. 

How Accountants Can Close Every Sales Conversation | (clarity.) 

As accountants, we often shy away from the idea of “selling” our services. We prefer to focus on demonstrating our expertise and helping our clients succeed. However, to ensure that small business owners understand what we can deliver, how we can help, and the value we provide, we need to be strategic in our conversations. Here are three questions to ask at the end of every sales meeting that will help you close the deal without appearing pushy or salesy – after all, professional services are bought, not sold!

Introducing New Batch Payment Approval Workflows for Xero | (ApprovalMax)

At ApprovalMax, they are able to save businesses time by providing them with easy-to-use approval software for their bills, purchase orders, expenses and credit notes. They are very excited to announce that ApprovalMax now supports Batch Payment approval functionality. This allows businesses to create, authorise, and audit batch payments when using our tool with Xero. Batch payment approval workflows provide all the same benefits as regular approval automation in ApprovalMax, such as the ability to set up complex multi-role workflows, track changes with easy-to-refer-to audit logs, and one-tap approvals to your inbox when using a desktop, or via the ApprovalMax Mobile App.

Which one of these highlights have you enjoyed the most during this week? 📋