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Yelp for accountants: What your online reputation can mean for new business

Abrigo

Word of mouth has moved online. According to Nielsen data from 2013, about 82 percent of users visit Yelp with the intent to make a purchase from a local business, and about 89 percent of those make said purchase within a week of their search. Additionally, check out our AICPA guest post on other ways to protect yourself online.

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Twitch Buys Bebo In eSports Push

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The growth path of the company in addition to the larger opportunity in social media helped it get acquired by AOL for approximately $850 million in 2008. The company was sold to Criterion Capital less than two years after, and the Birches purchased it for $1 million in 2013.

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2019: Big Payment, Commerce And Tech IPOs Loom On The Horizon

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years in 2013, according to a recent estimate. A robust supply of private capital reportedly is one of the main reasons for that, along with corporate cultures that are averse to public markets. Among the most anticipated are IPOs that will impact the mobility-as-a-service and ride-hailing ecosystems, social media, and data analytics.

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Thought starter: Top challenges accountants face and actionable ideas to solve them

Abrigo

Thomas also cites human capital as a challenge for the industry, which is increasingly common as the American demographics shift. Also related to the human capital challenge and a generational shift, the CEO comments is fostering students to take the CPA exam. Image source: Rubiks.com. Blog Accountant'

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Does Destination Maternity Chain Bankruptcy Signal Larger Trends?

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According to CNBC , the retailer is “buckling under the weight of an onerous debt load and struggling to compete with better capitalized competition.” billion in 2013, representing a 2.10 percent — of existing customers indicate the most influential consumer experiences are well-coordinated online and in-store properties.

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Kobe Bryant, Virtual Cards, Self-Service Technology Top This Week’s News

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Bryant formed the Bryant Stibel venture capital firm in 2013 with Jeff Stibel, founder of Web.com. Bank’s Adam Kruis, senior vice president and manager of working capital consulting, and Jennifer Swenson, vice president of corporate payment systems, discuss how the bank ensures smooth implementation of virtual card solutions.

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New Investors Flock To Food

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The number of investors participating in the food and beverage sector has more than tripled since 2013, jumping to over 450 investors making bets in the space last year. This includes a wide range of investors, including venture capital funds, private equity firms, corporations, and angel investors. SNACKING 2.0:

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