The Cloud Stories podcast shares the stories behind the people who build or use Cloud Apps that extend the capability of online accounting software. It explores:
How to implement and integrate Cloud Apps with online accounting software to automate processes, improve productivity, and profitability;
How to build a business developing Cloud Apps;
How to adopt Cloud Apps, build your own preferred tech stack, and introduce Cloud Apps to your client base.
"We're defining e-Invoicing as a new way of sending business documents, invoices, but also purchase orders and other things between accounting systems using a secure International Network. That's giving you a higher level of security and lowering the risk". – Simon Foster, GM Product - eInvoicing at Xero. "You will never eliminate risk, what [...]
"I think the more important thing is just for businesses and professionals to be experimenting and learning and just staying abreast of what's happening across the space." – Damon Hauenstein, Chief Financial Officer at Weel "AI is a tool that extends us. I don't think that, in the short term, I'm going to be [...]
"Data is everywhere. It's ubiquitous. What we have to do is add context to that data so that we can synthesise it and understand it. Once we start to do that, then we start to see patterns. And once we see patterns, then we can start to get a little bit of knowledge. It's [...]
"We've specialised in helping people to move data back and forth. When we started to move data back and forward, we figured out that reporting is one of the major requirements from the customer." – Andrey Kustarnikov, CEO and Founder at G-Accon. "We're following the classic Rule of Seven: you need to see seven [...]
"More and more, we're understanding that technology is an enabler of more human things that we can do, if that makes sense. So, in other words, it gives us more freedom to become human". – Paul Dunn, Clarity & B1G1"That's probably a message to all of us, to be bolder in our execution. To be [...]
"We have struggles, we have battles. You could see, at times, we don't achieve things, but you only really lose if you don't take any lessons from it. So you win, or you learn". – Graeme Tennick, Chief Impact Officer of Tennick Accountants I am thrilled to bring you the third interview in our series of [...]
"For me, it’s all about the soft things. It’s about feelings. It’s about looking after your clients making sure that you have their interest. So when you make a mistake, you actually own up to it. And, actually, being upfront about things. If you can’t do it, you actually have to say you can’t [...]
"Every day look for 1% improvements. Just look for small gains. Don’t try and change the world overnight. Just make one small change each day or each week that you’re comfortable with. It will make a massive difference". – Gareth Burton, Assure UK and Progress Accountants. Today I’m bringing you an interview as part [...]
Everybody should strive for a meaningful and purposeful life. And if you don't know what gives you purpose over your whole life, that's completely fine. But find a reason to get out of bed tomorrow. And one of the things that I love recommending to people is to go to bed thinking about something [...]
Inspired by James Clear's book Atomic Habits, this session unpacks the impact and power of habits on our business and our client's business. What are Atomic Habits, and why have we heard so much about this book by James Clear?! How do Atomic Habits Work? How Can They Help You Achieve Your Goals? How [...]
