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Meet Beth Norris Brennan, Client Marketing Manager & Rock Star
Infographic: Travel & Entertainment Expense Visibility
To be or not to be
That is the question that top executives are answering with real-time travel and entertainment expense visibility, enabling them to be more competitive in many regions. This infographic details the challenge, strategy and results faced by top executives who make the decision to be more competitive through T&E spend analysis.The post Infographic: Travel & Entertainment Expense Visibility appeared first on Concur Blog.
Concur is going to Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference. Are you?
4 ways to celebrate a successful Microsoft FY End with Concur at WPC 2014
1. Turn that Monday frown upside down
Let’s be honest, no one really likes Mondays — that is no one except Randy and Andy! As a pair of Platinum Concur partners both I.B.I.S Inc & Collins Computing are at WPC to Connect. We are honored to be celebrating their latest success and Microsoft FYEnd tonight at their Randy and Andy Bash. Will you be there?2. Never print, sign and scan again
We’ve all done it at sometime in our life — the dreaded print, sign and scan routine. Thanks to our partner, Docusign, you will never need to again. So forget your pens and paper, and stay cool with our partner Docusign’s VIP happy hour on Wednesday night. RSVP here.3. Learn practical strategies for bringing your business to the United States
With our international focus, the team will be attending this track: Successfully Entering the US Market: Practical Strategies for Bringing Your Business to the United States highlighted by our friend, Paul Soloski – current IAMCP Member and CEO of AIM Consulting.
Session Description: The US is a large market made up of many sub-markets. Despite language similarities with other nations, doing business in US is not easy. Attend this session and hear from partners who live this daily. They’ll discuss options for visas, taxes, legal entities, pros/cons of various US cities, preparing yourself, family and company for the move to ensure your rhythm of business is maintained, and more.
4. Focus on the things that matter with Concur’s Advisor Program
We get it — there never seems to be enough hours in the day to get everything done, especially when your company is growing and evolving. Everyone needs a trusted partner to help find more time to focus on the things that really matter. And with Concur’s Advisor Program for Microsoft Partners, you’ll gain more than just time. The program delivers a 20% Revenue Share in Year 1 and 10% thereafter, recurring! As a trusted partner you’ll also have a free ticket to a plethora of Concur resources and access to our exclusive Sr Advisor Team. Plus, the program is FREE to join. That’s right… zero, zilch, nadda. What’s more fun to celebrate than that? Want to learn more? Join us at Microsoft WPC2014. Joe Martino be there representing our US team with Sr. Director Bob Lewis, Sara Hurst from Canada and Rue Stanley from the UK to tell you more about all the exciting opportunities we have available to help your business grow and succeed. Join us to strategize on scenarios, formally train your team, even map out extensive marketing & roll out plans to support you and your Dynamics Client base. We’re also available to take a deeper dive and support you from a marketing perspective with webinars, sponsorship of your User Events and more! We can’t wait to meet, reconnect & help you deliver more value to your clients. Can’t be at Microsoft’s WPC2014? No worries. Reach out to Joe directly to learn more about Concur’s Advisor Program by emailing Joe directly here.The post Concur is going to Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference. Are you? appeared first on Concur Blog.
Gamifying Your Business
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Steve Singh on CNBC Squawk Box 7/23 5:30am PST
What: Steve Singh Interview – CNBC's Squawk Box When: July 23 5:30 AM PST Where: CNBC
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Introducing Concur for Amazon Fire Phone
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Concur & Airbnb: Bringing the Sharing Economy to Business Travelers
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How to set reasonable expectations for business travel ROI
- Plan for the unexpected. Take flight delays, possible cancellations and city-specific issues into account when planning for a trip. Allow additional time for commuting if employees are traveling to an area where special events are taking place.
- Encourage down time. Getting plenty of rest is vital to good performance. Employees who feel rested and relaxed are more likely to focus on the task at hand amd give a good performance during presentations or meetings.
- Stay flexible. Even the most prepared travelers encounter roadblocks. Be prepared to accept assignments a day late, or even relieve traveling employees of certain tasks altogether. It’s more important for them to feel rested and confident than to complete a minor task.
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Steve Singh On Mad Money with Jim Cramer 8/5 – 4:30 PM EST
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Concur Employee Profile: Yolanda M. Davis, Software Design Engineer and Dr. Who fan
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The Mobile Mind Shift
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Learning from Matt Zames and JP Morgan’s recent expense cuts
- Set the tone for transparency from the beginning. Create detailed guidelines for expenses, explaining what is acceptable and why. Make sure that everyone with access to an expense account understands the rules. This will help foster a culture of individual responsibility, and ensure that everyone is on the same page.
- Check every line. Even if an expense looks acceptable, it still might not be reasonable. Was it truly needed? Does it have a clear business use? Close attention to detail will prevent account holders from buying the most expensive version of a product, or taking advantage simply because they can.
- Treat employees of all levels the same way. Monitoring expense accounts across pay grades and departments can help to keep all account holders on the same level. It sends a message to employees that every dollar counts, and that no one is being treated unfairly. Not only will you gain insight into every dollar being spent, you’ll also help foster a sense that everyone in this together.
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Marooned: what to do when you’re stuck on the road
- Tweet us at @concur and let us know how you handle being marooned on the road.
- Let us know in the comments how you handle being marooned on the road
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Interns at Concur
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Relax to Recharge: How Vacation Improves Productivity
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What Can Hindsight Do for your Company’s Financial Health?
- Set up a regular review process. Schedule time to review company expense reports on a consistent basis. The more often you look at the numbers, the easier it is to see patterns. Start with a quarterly review and adjust from there.
- Capture your findings. Make a note of what worked in the past – and what didn’t – so that you can better evaluate new risks and opportunities as they arise. Look for differences and similarities between departments and individuals. The past doesn’t always predict the future, but it does inform it.
- Clarify. Whenever you find discrepancies or things that don’t add up, ask questions so that you can truly understand what the numbers are saying.
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International taxi services improve transportation experience for business travelers
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Is the CFO role changing?
- Works closely with the CEO to shape both culture and policy As the person closest to the CEO, the CFO has a mandate to provide insight grounded in deep understanding of how every action will affect the business. She or he recognizes the important role of company culture in reaching goals and helps the CEO to build an environment where people and ideas can thrive.
- Provides ongoing strategic guidance around the future of the organization. An intrinsic part of the CFO’s job is to accurately forecast an organization’s next steps, using data analysis to help guide the company forward. CFOs can say goodbye to caution and embrace the rapidly changing business landscape. According to Forbes, a successful CFO is “fearless, forward-thinking, and full of ideas.”
- Identifies risks and opportunities in the context of current legal and economic realities. Risk is not a new topic for CFOs, but the way they approach it is evolving. As CFOs are given a broader range of tools, they’re drawing on a wealth of knowledge to optimize their role. They aren’t just managing problems as they arise – rather, they’re anticipating them and facing them head on. Make no mistake: this is a key leadership role.
- Creates strategies that foster accountability and maintain compliance. As a leader, the modern CFO understands how the importance of accountability and communication. They realize that compliance isn’t a nice-to-have – and they take an active role in maintaining and promoting it. Their place is alongside the CEO as a sounding board, strategist, and enforcer.
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Trial by hire: Why this new trend could become the future of hiring
- Get to know someone before making a commitment. Test-driving an employee is somewhat like dating before getting married – it just makes sense. During a trial period, employees can get to know their co-workers and see if their values align with the workplace culture. Chemistry between colleagues is especially important – even if someone has a great work ethic, the inability to communicate with other employees can be a deal-breaker. Conversely, employers can get to know potential hires better, and get a first-hand look at their performance on the job without the potential pitfalls of an internship.
- Save by taking things slow. Hiring and firing costs more than just money – it affects all your internal processes. As Suzanne Lucas writes, businesses with high turnover rates can suffer from lowered productivity, poor morale, and lost knowledge. A test drive helps eliminate most of the doubt surrounding a new hire. You’ll feel confident that your training dollars are being used wisely when you know for sure that a new team member fits your company’s unique culture.
- Create long-lasting positions that will help your business thrive. By consistently hiring employees that are a good fit for your company, you’ll improve retention rates – and reduce unnecessary spending hiring and firing. A recent U.K. study proves that people who feel like they belong in their workplace are more productive, produce quality work, and have their company’s best interests at heart. You’ll also promote a culture of stability, where employees and customers alike have a consistent experience every day.
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Employee Profile: Chad Minnick, Sales Trainer and Networking “Godfather”
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