Author name: Joe Manganelli

When it comes to improving productivity, we often look for the big fix. It’s the new tool, the major overhaul, the sweeping restructure. But in reality, sustainable performance rarely comes from massive one-time changes. It comes from small, continuous improvements made every day by the people closest to the work. That’s the principle behind kaizen, […]

Let’s be honest: we’ve all done it. Open the portal.Navigate the website.Enter the parameters.Run the report.Download the CSV.Find the file.Open in Excel.Copy. Paste. Clean. Repeat. This is the quiet reality behind what many accounting and finance professionals jokingly call “copy and paste” data management. It gets the job done, but it comes at a cost:

If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve probably heard the buzz: AI agents are the future. Tech CEOs are talking about them. Tools are being rebranded around them. And headlines are throwing around terms like “autonomous workflows” and “self-driving back offices.” But what is an AI agent, really? And what does it mean for

Powerful for sales. Frustrating for finance. Here’s how to bridge the gap. Amazon Seller Central is the backbone for many eCommerce businesses. It offers enormous opportunity for scale, easy access to a massive customer base, and detailed operational tools for managing product listings, orders, and payments. But while Seller Central works well for operators and

Why it’s time to rethink how our industry defines productivity and embraces technology. Let’s be honest, most accountants didn’t get into this line of work because we love chaos. We like order, structure and predictability. We like our checklists. Our processes. Our peace. So when a shift like artificial intelligence comes into the picture, it

In the evolving world of operations, Airtable has become a go-to tool for teams looking to build flexible internal workflows without writing code. But how well does it hold up in a financial or accounting environment? Let’s break it down. What is Airtable? Airtable is a hybrid between a spreadsheet and a database, designed for

In this installment of our product analysis series, we spotlight HubSpot, a powerful all-in-one platform designed to help businesses grow through marketing, sales, customer service, and CRM tools. Whether you’re a startup building your first customer base or an established company streamlining operations, HubSpot offers a robust suite of features that scale with your business.

In this installment of our product analysis series, we’re looking into Shopify, one of the most popular eCommerce platforms today. Whether you’re a small business owner looking to set up your first online store or a large enterprise needing a fully integrated eCommerce solution, Shopify has become a go-to option. Let’s break down what Shopify

We’re back with another installment of our product analysis series! After reviewing accounting and financial integration tools, we’re diving into one of the most widely used payment processing platforms: Stripe. If you’ve ever made an online purchase, subscribed to a digital service, or processed payments for your business, you’ve likely encountered Stripe. In this article,