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For Esker, building a human-centric and sustainable business has been the objective ever since we started the company 39 years ago. And today we still ask ourselves how we can encourage others to also embrace this vision for their organizations.Some vacation reading took me to the Maslow Hierarchy…
As we step into the promising expanse of 2024, businesses find themselves on the brink of unparalleled opportunities to redefine financial success. This blog explores the profound impact of embracing automation, with a spotlight on Esker's innovative solutions leading the charge.Navigating the…
This is, for some people at least, one of the more dreaded questions in a job interview. There’s no obvious right or wrong answer, and whether the answer “lands” depends on the — often mysterious — inner workings of the company you’re interviewing at.But for a company, this question is an…
A few years ago, as the pandemic was ramping up, as companies and individuals worked to navigate this new environment, this new reality in front of us, I wrote a blog that touched on how there had been in the recent past technology inflection points that ended up causing major shifts in the…-
A few years ago, as the pandemic was ramping up, as companies and individuals worked to navigate this new environment, this new reality in front of us, I wrote a blog that touched on how there had been in the recent past technology inflection points that ended up causing major shifts in the…
A bad restaurant. A toxic relationship. A too-good-to-be-true vacation resort. When it comes to spotting red flags in examples like these, there’s no real science or strategy behind it — you simply know it when see it. But in terms of potential supply chain issues, the distinction…
The Malaysian Ministry of Finance is set to implement e-invoicing as part of its strategy to boost tax revenues and streamline tax administration, as stated in the 2023 Pre-Budget statement. MDEC and LHDN’s collaboration paves the way for the implementation of the National eInvoice Initiative,…
By now it should be clear that a lot of things need to change if we want to avoid a climate emergency and all the downstream effects it will bring with it. And since these downstream effects will also affect businesses, the responsibility to take action lies on everyone’s shoulders. Governments and…
This is, for some people at least, one of the more dreaded questions in a job interview. There’s no obvious right or wrong answer, and whether the answer “lands” depends on the — often mysterious — inner workings of the company you’re interviewing at.But for a company, this question is an…
Malaysia’s e-invoicing implementation pushed forwardThe phased rollout of e-invoicing in Malaysia will affect businesses at different times based on their annual turnover:1 August 2024: Taxpayers with an annual turnover or revenue of more than RM100 million1 January 2025: Taxpayers with an annual…
Aaaaahh…the end of summer…The tan and the relaxation are slowly fading, the good memories hopefully not.How about those memories of actually booking that vacation, though? Did the booking process overshadow the enjoyment of the trip?First, there’s the lack of visibility: the different providers for…
A few years ago, as the pandemic was ramping up, as companies and individuals worked to navigate this new environment, this new reality in front of us, I wrote a blog that touched on how there had been in the recent past technology inflection points that ended up causing major shifts in the…
A critical component of success for today’s businesses is the ability to integrate and [CA1] synchronize all of the various applications powering your digital initiatives.That’s why Esker is excited to announce an addition to its already robust integration capabilities — enabling both its…
Historically, customer service has been a very transactional cost center with customer service representatives (CSRs) dedicated to quote creation, order entry, return/credit management and answering phones. An emphasis on CX spurred an uptick in companies investing in call…
In the dynamic world of business, managing accounts receivables effectively can be the linchpin of financial success. Efficient accounts receivable (AR) management ensures that a company maintains a healthy cash flow, strong customer relationships, and a solid foundation for growth. In the context…
In the ever-evolving landscape of taxation and business operations, Malaysia is set to usher in a transformative change that will impact businesses of all sizes. As of June 2024, electronic invoicing, or e-invoicing, will take center stage in Malaysia's business landscape, starting with taxpayers…