Many companies and organizations fall under the Professional Services industry, but what does it actually entail? In the fourteenth episode of our popular podcast, GURUS Cloud Connect, our hosts will deep dive into this particular industry. From a long-dated history to the modern-challenges of the professional services sector, there is a lot to learn about the industry, especially how it grew to be one third of the world's economy. We'll sign off with some knowledgeable solutions and technologies for companies looking to invest in the development of their business.

What should your organization watch for the 2021 tax season? Find out in the 13th episode of GURUS Cloud Connect! More businesses than ever developed their online presence in 2020, creating a new series of questions and concerns for the 2021 tax season. Whether it's fulfilling state-by-state requirements in an online worlds, navigating the pitfalls of taxation for omnichannel retailers or addressing new tax regulations in 2021, there are as many scenarios concerning taxation as there are businesses! In this latest episode of GURUS Cloud Connect, we’re joined by experts from Avalara to discuss why sales tax is so complicated, and what we can do to calculate tax accurately and automatically, at speeds measured in milliseconds. As a long time NetSuite partner, they provide strong insight about the ins and outs of taxes for eCommerce and Retail organizations in 2021.

What are the biggest supply chain trends in the food and beverage industry for 2021? Find out in this 12th episode of GURUS Cloud Connect.   The Food and Beverage industry has been at the forefront of 2020’s economic impact, forcing a wave of concerns around supply planning and demand planning. Going into 2021, there are sweeping changes across the industry as manufacturers and distributors seek to get ahead of new trends and ensure they can meet growing buyer demands.   In this latest episode of GURUS Cloud Connect, we’re joined by Sven Aunapu (Sr. Director of Business Consulting) from Blue Ridge, the industry leader in cloud-native supply chain solutions. We’ll be addressing emerging trends around demand forecasting, seasonal item inventory and demand planning for Food and Beverage Manufacturers and Distributors. For our viewers that are NetSuite Users, we’ll also be talking about Blue Ridge Demand Planning for NetSuite - the benefits, the features, how it works, and more.

NetSuite BI (Business Intelligence) Tools are changing the game for ERP users looking for fast, in-depth data. Leveraging your own powerful BI solution has become easier than ever for companies on NetSuite with a new BI product release from GURUS Solutions.   But let’s backtrack a bit, what does Business Intelligence technology mean in 2020 and how does it work?  In this latest episode of GURUS Cloud Connect, we discuss BI (leveraging Google), a popular Data Exporter tool for NetSuite users, and bring you a sneak peek at an upcoming suite of products in the NetSuite ERP space. We’re joined by this week’s technical expert, Neil Stolovitsky, who will be clearing up some of the misconceptions around industry buzz-terms like "BI" and "AI" when it comes to business technologies. We also have a special guest this week. Martin McNicoll, Founder and CEO of GURUS Solutions (North America’s largest NetSuite partner) and author of “Scale Up Your Business with Cloud Technology”.

In this latest episode of GCC, we sit down with Stephen Hannaway (Global Alliance Manager) & Lacey Morris (Business Development Manager) from Dell Boomi to discuss the ins and outs of connecting your disparate business systems for streamlined information flow.

In recent years, retail has faced a sweeping change with the rise of online marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart & eBay revolutionizing the ease of shopping. Nonetheless, brick and mortar has continued to be a staple of the economy, with many businesses moving to a hybrid model with both physical and online stores.   2020 has put that status quo into question like never before. With brick and mortar reopening after an unprecedented hiatus, we’re facing a new buyer reality. eCommerce is quickly growing, with more shops, restaurants and retailers than we’ve previously witnessed moving their products into the cloud to create a digital footprint. What comes next for retailers?    In this latest episode of GURUS Cloud Connect, we sit down with Tavano Team CEO Diego Isola and their Director of Sales & Strategy, Diego Praderi. Tavano Team works directly with retailers right now as they transition to the cloud with services like Shopify and SuiteCommerce.

In this latest episode of GURUS Cloud Connect, we look at what retailers need to do to prepare for the economy reopening.    One of the biggest guesses right now is “will retail blow up when stores reopen or will it be taken over entirely by the world of eCommerce? As a business owner, what are some steps that you can take right now to be prepared for any outcome and ensure your success in the long term?   With guest, Alexandra Dufour (Business Development Executive for Canadian Territories, GURUS Solutions) and regular hosts, Athen Bozoglu and John Serino.

Legal cannabis is one of the most thriving industries across North America today, while still being in the infancy of its market growth. In the latest episode, we will be bringing viewers insight on what we’re seeing as massive technological shifts in the cannabis and CBD industries, how that impacts other businesses that tie directly into the market and what exactly that means for handling financials and operational processes to make rapid commercialization or launch an IPO.   Our guests for this upcoming segment are Manny May and Jonathan Acoca, Business Development Representatives in Canada and the West Coast U.S.A respectively. They will be speaking to the technology behind the Cannabis and its related industries, how successful businesses are leveraging them, as well as where they see the next trends going.

Demand Planning for Manufacturing is Changing Fast - in this latest episode of GURUS Cloud Connect, we’ll be looking at how you can prepare your business for the quick shift. What are some of the transformations that Global Supply Chain is going through right now? How can you prepare to take advantage in 2020 and get ahead in the long run? We’ll be looking at tools, the best systems, how to be set for the unexpected and more.   This topic will be critically relevant to every industry vertical dealing with some form of supply chain, from clothing lines to aerospace and defense, midsized manufacturers, and more. With guests:   Dave Birdsall (Business Development Executive @ GURUS Solutions) & Jorge La Torre (Supply Planner at Henkel, one of the largest packaged consumer goods companies in the world)

In this latest episode of GURUS Cloud Connect, we’ll be looking at How to Disaster-Proof your business and key tips and benefits of setting up your organizational infrastructure for remote capabilities.    This segment will be especially relevant for many businesses today that are managing a rapid shift in their core day to day processes.   How can you leverage to cloud to ensure your employees can continue to work from home and so you can access all your data and finances and have a full overview of your processes from anywhere?    We’ll also be looking at some of the top cloud communication tools for work from home in 2020.   With guest: Martin McNicoll, Founder & CEO of GURUS Solutions.