Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle NetSuite Cloud World and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist!

In this episode, I speak with Meredith Rowan, Group Vice President – ANZ + ASEAN Applications Oracle

Meredith leads the strategic direction and execution of Oracle’s cloud application solutions across the region. With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, she has a strong track record of driving digital transformation and helping businesses leverage Oracle’s suite of enterprise solutions​

We discuss:

• A key factor in their success is making enterprise applications more user-friendly through the new Redwood user experience interface.

• Opportunities to leverage technology, particularly Ai to fill the productivity gap created by economic pressures, and drive better outcomes. Meredith noted that Australia and New Zealand have slipped in global productivity rankings, with the slowest productivity growth in the last 10 years.

• Meredith shares some customer success stories, from the likes of Avis, and A2 milk.

OECD Productivity Statistics: https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/employment/data/oecd-productivity-statistics_pdtvy-data-en

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Finally, thank you to the Oracle NetSuite teams for hosting me at your conferences.

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Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle NetSuite Cloud World and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist!

In today’s episode, I speak with Scott Wiltshire, Vice President & GM, Oracle NetSuite ANZ. Scott is keen to help customers and employees identify and solve business challenges that deliver real value.

I interviewed Scott Wiltshire last year, I’ll pop a link in the show notes.

https://heathersmithsmallbusiness.com/2023/10/27/how-netsuite-helps-australian-businesses-grow-scott-wiltshire/

We discuss some of the new feature announcements from NetSuite, which includes

• NetSuite's financial exception management, which helps organisations detect and mitigate financial risks.

• Suite Analytics Assistant, which allows users to generate reports using natural language.

• Prompt Studio, which enables users to configure AI-generated content to suit their business needs.

• AI for SuiteScript API, which helps connect multiple systems,

• and Code Assist, which assists developers in writing code.

As always, you'll find a comprehensive blog with detailed show notes available for you to dive deeper into the world of Oracle NetSuite.

And for those looking to earn free CPE, be sure to head over to the EarMarkApp and take the quiz!

A big thank you to Oracle NetSuite for hosting me.

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Join me as I recount my journey through the vibrant Nashville Xerocon, where country spirit and tech innovation collided.

In this episode, I cover:

• My personal takeaways from the conference

• Insights from the Nashville Xerocon and key product announcements

• Innovation from the exhibitor floor

• Behind the scenes of speaking at my first International Xerocon.

• Connecting with industry peers at events and activities around Xerocon.

There are lots of links in the show notes to explore more about everything I discussed.

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Today I’m speaking with Val Steed, Director Accountants, Zoho Corporation

In this episode, we talk about . . .

Zoho Corporation's journey in the accounting technology industry, from its founding in 1996 to its current position as a leading provider of integrated business solutions

The company's focus on privacy, security, and long-term vision, with a family-like culture and commitment to employee retention

Zoho's conservative management approach and profitability since day one, even during challenging times like the pandemic

The challenges of working as a US-based employee for an Indian-based company, including navigating cultural nuances and time zones

Zoho's integrated platform, which offers a suite of over 55 web apps and 75 mobile apps, including accounting, CRM, and other business tools

Zoho's efforts to adapt its products to local markets, such as incorporating Australian tax and payroll requirements

The company's annual Zoholics conference, including the partner-focused Inspire event, and its plans for AI integration in its products

Insights into Zoho's growth and competitive landscape in the accounting industry, as well as the challenges of reaching the target audience in the Australian market

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Val Steed https://www.linkedin.com/in/valsteed/

Zoho Corp https://www.zohocorp.com/

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Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey, Partner at The Bean Counters discuss features, functionalities and updates in the Accounting Apps from June July 2024.

Highlights from this episode include:

• A discussion around the importance of Apps offering training, ongoing training and training to meet different learning styles.

• Zohos expansion plans into Australia, and its vast platform offerings.

• Employment Hero's Smart Match system which checks candidate interest levels for your new jobs and auto-shortlist those interested. A potential competitor to Seek & LinkedIn.

• The payroll solution Gusto’s launch into the Australian market with an all-in-one platform for all-over-the-world teams.

• The data quality tool XBert has released the ability to develop customisable XBerts, giving you the ability to monitor areas of interest to you.

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Tyler Caskey https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercaskey/

The Bean Counters https://www.thebeancounters.com.au/

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Marc Orchard and Heather Smith discussed the importance of accountants and bookkeepers in high growth tech companies, highlighting the challenges of serving early stage companies with complex needs. They emphasised the need for upskilling and capability building, as well as the importance of building relationships in the startup ecosystem. Marc Orchard added to the conversation by discussing the integration of accounting and finance with technology, and the potential for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand to sponsor innovation events. Heather Smith and Marc Orchard later discussed the challenges professional service providers face in managing risk tolerance, emphasising the importance of differentiating between personal and business risk tolerance and valuing experience and wisdom in building up risk tolerance.

Marc Orchard

Website: https://planetstartup.com.au/

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcorchard/

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Join us for insightful discussion on how startups can effectively build their profiles through media. I’m sharing with you a recording of a panel session entitled “Building Your Startup's Profile with Media” This was recorded at the 2024 Tropical Innovation Festival that is held in Cairns in June.

Here are the top five takeaways from our expert speakers:

Understand the Media Landscape:

Modern media is diverse and accessible, ranging from traditional outlets like TV and radio to digital platforms like podcasts and social media. Recognising the right platform for your message is crucial.

Craft a Compelling Story:

Your story should be relevant, relatable, and engaging. Focus on the human element to make your narrative resonate with the audience.

Build a Strong Founder Brand:

Before seeking media attention, establish your own platform with clear, consistent messaging. This controlled content can attract media interest and help shape your public image.

Focus on Trust and Integrity:

Authenticity is key. Media interactions should demonstrate integrity and trustworthiness to build credibility with your audience and the media.

Leverage Modern Media Tools:

Use trending platforms like TikTok to share behind-the-scenes content and engage with a different audience. This can help you document your journey and create valuable content for future media opportunities.

This discussion, was part of the Tropical Innovation Festival #TIF2024.

https://www.tropicalinnovationfestival.com.au/

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Carmen Braidwood : https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenbraidwood/

Gemma Clancy : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmaclancy/

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