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11 Ways to make meetings more productive

February 22, 2016 in Business

The most painful yet underestimated problem of modern business: bad meetings. They are the activity at the centre of every organisation, and should be interesting and relevant. There is nothing inherently boring or unproductive about them. However, you’ve probably been in a meeting where you had no idea what the agenda was or what you needed to contribute. Why does it matter? The ...

Keep it clean – 5 Tips for a tidy desk

February 5, 2016 in Business

When talking about business, how much does our appearance matter? More than many of us realise. Appearance doesn’t stop at the business suit or blouse you select; it extends into your workplace habits and surroundings. According to a recent survey by employment agency, Adecco, a majority of workers (57%) admit to judging a co-worker based on the cleanliness of their workspace. ...

Why customer segmentation is important

February 3, 2016 in Business

Customer segmentation is crucial to effectively satisfy the needs of the different segments. But how do you segment customers and measure customer profitability?

Analysis of “Average Session Duration” in Google Analytics

January 29, 2016 in Business

Google Analytics offers a range of valuable metrics and reports, and in this blog post we'll go deeper into the “average session duration” metric. What does this metric tell you about performance and is it an important metric?

8 things to consider when conducting business in Norway

January 22, 2016 in Business

Interested in starting up a business in Norway? Here is an overview of the elements foreign companies must consider when conducting business in Norway.

Let’s take a walk: Why you should have your meetings on the move

January 21, 2016 in Business

You can walk the walk and talk the talk, but the real benefits come from combining the two. Apple founder, Steve Jobs, often took his meetings from the confines of the office to the great outdoors, where he would walk as he talked. It’s also said that Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg conducts job interviews outside. Read on to find out why these ...

How to deal with unwanted inventory

January 15, 2016 in Business

Working with too many products in stock can lead to higher warehousing costs and can increase risk of damage, expiration and depreciation (all of which can lead to decreased turnover and profitability). Unfortunately, for many businesses, this problem is not uncommon. This blog post will help you determine the best way to deal with unwanted inventory. Remember why you have ...

The field of accounting is in the midst of a technological and structural revolution.

The accounting revolution

December 17, 2015 in Business

The field of accounting is in the midst of a technological and structural revolution. Cloud-based technology and automatization are no longer dreams of the future - they are happening here and now.

Getting to know your inventory

December 17, 2015 in Business, Uncategorized

How often do you count your inventory? A correct and timely insight into your inventory is important. However, the most important thing for your customers is having the right information and for you to fulfil your promises about delivery and products. Differences between your stock records and your actual stock numbers must have a defined tolerance that support your company ...

Introducing the UX Marathon – a practice of Lean UX in Visma

October 23, 2015 in Business

As the autumn storms approach and the Swedish afternoons keep getting shorter, a large part of the UX community in Visma (in total consisting of 65 UX practitioners) gather in Stockholm to completely immerse into the user centered design process for three full days. For the second year in a row, Visma UX is getting lined up for the UX ...

The most important measurement of inventory management

October 21, 2015 in Business

If you have inventory, what types of tools are you using? And how effective are they? How closely can you monitor the performance of your investment in inventory? These four measurements can help ensure that you are getting the most out of your inventory: Customer service level Replenishment Forecasting Landing cost Customer Service Level The first measurement is customer service level, ...

4 Ways to completely mess up your inventory

October 20, 2015 in Business

Write everything down. Whether you are counting inventory, taking notice of what’s arriving or what’s going out, write it down. Maybe on a post it note, or a spreadsheet, either way, this is a sure-fire way to find what you need later. Don’t worry about being too organised, worry about writing things down – no matter where they end up a ...

Fiscal Budget for 2016 and Tax Reform 2018

October 19, 2015 in Business

Your clients are ready. Are you?

October 5, 2015 in Business

Self-service is the fastest and most cost-effective client support for both accountants and clients alike. Whether you realise it or not, you are most likely using self-services every day. Technology today gives organisations a great deal of choice. Businesses are constantly looking for ways to improve workflow and cut down on the time it takes to do tedious tasks. Accounting practices ...

Strengthening your client relationships

September 21, 2015 in Business

In today’s competitive environment, clients want clearer data that gives them the confidence they need to make important business decisions. That’s where you come in. Providing your clients with valuable advice and reports (that they can easily comprehend) will set you apart. The more in-depth insight you have into your client’s performance and financial health means more success for both ...

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Practice Management Tool

August 21, 2015 in Business

What type of practice management tool are you currently using? Is the way you communicate with your clients efficient? Are you optimising your profitability per task, client and accountant? Do your employees have access from anywhere at any time? Is it tailor-made for accounting practices? Does your practice management system support all of your needs? If you answered “No” to ...

Changes to Norwegian VAT rules

August 7, 2015 in Business

New rules could ease the administration when doing business in Norway.

How to get control of your inventory

May 27, 2015 in Business

Inventory: it is what keeps your business going, but at times it can become quite overwhelming. Making sure that you have the right products in the right place at the right time is a real balancing act. More and more small to medium-sized businesses are realising how much of an impact inventory has over their revenue. ‘Today’s business leaders do ...

Looking into the Cloud

April 28, 2015 in Business

Most of us are already part of the cloud, some well aware, others not. A flexible life, where we more or less can access anything from anywhere is partly thanked to the cloud and the devices connected to it. Here is a short introduction to what cloud computing is and how it affects our daily and professional lives.

How the cloud is revolutionising accounting collaboration

March 5, 2015 in Business

In today’s shifting market, there are threats as well as opportunities for accounting practices. These opportunities lie in embracing the transition to a cloud-enabled world of anytime, anywhere, global work and automating the accounting processes.