5 Ways Accounting Automation Can Benefit Your Team

Automation is sometimes a scary word, often associated with robots and dystopian future. There’s a common fear that automation and robots will take over jobs and displace people which is actually not what technology is on track to do. Less than 10% of jobs can actually be fully automated, however automation can be a great help to … Read more

7 Methods for Collecting Payments: What Works Best for Property Managers

Property managers have a lot of responsibilities but if they can’t effectively collect fees from their customers then they can’t do much else. While it may be cliché, it’s true – cashflow is the lifeblood of any business, so property managers find effective, efficient, and convenient methods to collect payments to enable growth, enhance customer … Read more

5 Benefits of Offering Preauthorized Payments

Preauthorized payments are a form of payment automation where customers enable companies to withdraw funds for recurring payments directly in their account, typically via the EFT (electronic funds transfers) or ACH (Automated Clearing House) process. Preauthorized payments have been around for a while but have become more popular as the use of cash has declined, … Read more

5 Ways Property Management Companies Can Enhance Brand Impact

In a 2018 survey, approximately 26% of property management companies indicated that growth was a challenge they faced. To help expand their portfolio, organization’s can focus on improving brand recognition, credibility, and trust. By developing a recognizable brand, prospects deciding between your company and a competitor will have more reason to choose your company based on feelings of … Read more

5 Tips for Minimizing the Duration of Vacancies

Having vacancies for too long can be bad for business, they can reduce cashflow, customer satisfaction, and employee morale. No matter how well you advertise or how well you maintain your customer relationships there will be turnover and vacancies. While it’s less than ideal, it’s not an impossible situation. Here are 5 strategies to reduce … Read more

5 Key Strategies for Managing a Remote Team

Remote teams require a different level of support from middle or upper management than stationary workforces. When operating remotely it becomes a lot more difficult to micromanage or focus on what each employee is working on in detail. Set Boundaries and Expectations Create a specific but not rigid set of processes the facilitate communication and … Read more

The Advantages of Digital Communication for Property Managers

Communication has gone through an evolution following the advances of technology in general. The way we’ve communicated as individuals, groups, and organizations have all been disrupted by innovation. Property managers often act as a liaison between customers, colleagues, vendors, and others, which makes optimizing communication incredibly important. Being able to send documents like letters, notices, … Read more