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South China Morning Post
16 hours ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
China boy, 3, survives 18-floor plunge; dad honours ‘life-saving tree' with big red flower
A three-year-old boy in China has shocked the nation after he miraculously survived an 18-storey fall from his residential building, thanks to a tree that broke his fall. Advertisement As a mark of gratitude, the boy's father later adorned the tree with a large red flower. The incident unfolded on July 15 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, southeastern China, when the unidentified toddler was left in the care of his grandparents. The toddler was found lying on the ground by a resident who was passing by. Photo: Beijing News Believing the child was asleep, the grandparents briefly left home to buy groceries, locking the door of the flat to prevent him from wandering. However, the boy woke up and made his way into the bathroom. The bathroom window had no safety bars, so he was able to climb onto the toilet and then to the window, from which he fell. Advertisement Miraculously, his plunge was broken by a tree and he survived. The boy was found on the ground by a resident who recorded a video and shared it with the property management group.
Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Professional Services Automation Simplifies Real Estate Workflows with Help from IBN Technologies
"Professional Services Automation [USA]" In a competitive real estate market, Professional Services Automation by IBN Technologies streamlines processes, reduces manual errors, and enhances decision-making. Their PSA tools integrate financial and project data to optimize lease workflows and reporting. Real estate firms gain real-time insights and operational consistency, supporting growth and improved tenant service across multiple locations. Miami, Florida, 30 July 2025 Across the United States, industries are rapidly modernizing how they manage real estate operations by deploying automation strategies. Whether in healthcare, commerce, or residential sectors, companies are leveraging professional services automation to streamline project execution, automate administrative processes, and maintain regulatory standards. With an increasing demand for structured oversight, PSA offers a foundation that consolidates workflows and provides real-time insights across property assets deriving stronger performance, precision, and data-backed decision-making in real estate environments. As property management grows more complex, professional services automation emerges as a critical tool to improve responsiveness and transparency. These technologies eliminate workflow delays and miscommunication, creating better synergy between departments, contractors, and service networks. Technology partners like IBN Technologies are at the forefront, delivering PSA platforms tailored to operational demands. Their systems enable organizations to elevate financial controls, ensure smoother project timelines, and improve service satisfaction—positioning PSA as a must-have for forward-focused enterprises nationwide. Unlock greater efficiency in real estate—schedule your free consultation. Outdated Workflows Obstruct Real Estate Growth Despite PSA gaining ground, many real estate firms continue to rely on outdated workflows, siloed platforms, and inconsistent data collection methods. These inefficiencies contribute to delayed execution, missed deadlines, and compromised financial oversight. In today's high-pressure real estate environment, where timing and accuracy are non-negotiable, the absence of fully integrated systems creates risk and reduces competitiveness. Accurately manage intricate transactions through smarter project-level accounting Stabilize cash flow and manage debt portfolios across large-scale properties Assess and improve the financial outcomes of individual developments Track rental revenue and monitor expenditure to ensure portfolio performance With the sector evolving quickly, the urgency for flexible and consolidated systems is growing. IBN Technologies addresses these operational hurdles with advanced professional services automation platforms that centralize financial data, enhance oversight, and bring structure to complex tasks. Companies equipped with these capabilities can drive higher returns, reduce overheads, and maintain agility in a demanding and shifting real estate market. IBN's Technology Brings Operational Precision Through Automation in Florida IBN Technologies provides advanced business process automation services designed to optimize real estate, finance, and project-based operations across Florida. Their automation solutions reduce dependency on manual input, increase speed, and improve performance visibility with data-powered decision-making tools. ✅ Implement invoice workflow automation to accelerate review and approvals ✅ Strengthen receivables through optimized collection and tracking systems ✅ Use robotic process automation and OCR to streamline repetitive tasks ✅ Sync seamlessly with ERP platforms to uphold data accuracy ✅ Manage documentation efficiently for faster retrieval and compliance ✅ Match transactions to open invoices using smart invoice processing automation ✅ Simplify sales order flows to minimize delays and maintain process accuracy ✅ Perform automated bank reconciliation to reduce time spent on error resolution ✅ Deliver real-time operational metrics via dashboards and analytics ✅ Customize automation solutions to fit industry-specific needs and workflows IBN Technologies automation portfolio supports organizations in Florida in maintaining consistency, accuracy, and operational agility. Replacing manual processes with connected systems allows teams to scale efficiently, improve departmental collaboration, and remain responsive in high-volume environments. These services provide the backbone for building stable, future-ready real estate operations. Automation Enhances Real Estate Outcomes Across Florida Companies operating in real estate across Florida are witnessing tangible performance improvements after integrating automation into their operations. A notable automation solution provider in the residential real estate space partnered with a major client to automate core leasing and finance processes—yielding substantial gains. • Lease administration cycle times fell from 6 minutes to 2 minutes • Accuracy in processing increased across multiple Florida offices • Over 80% of client communications are now handled through automation • Operational visibility and accountability expanded across all Florida markets These metrics demonstrate how PSA is helping real estate teams align operations, simplify communications, and execute more efficiently. Through standardized workflows and real-time monitoring, organizations are advancing toward stronger, more consistent outcomes in service delivery. Technology Shapes the Future of Real Estate Execution The real estate industry in the United States continues to face growing pressure for faster, more transparent operations. Professional services automation is increasingly central to helping firms meet these challenges while expanding their market presence. In enterprises that manage assets across regions, automation provides the uniformity and insight needed to support long-term success. Industry analysts identify IBN Technologies as a driving force in helping firms navigate this transition. Their tailored automation frameworks bring together leasing, reporting, and financial workflows in a unified structure. From enhancing the procurement automation process to supporting complete procure to pay process automation, IBN's tools resolve back-office bottlenecks and provide real-time visibility. Their solutions also support AP automation for small business requirements, offering adaptability without added complexity. Automation is becoming an operational imperative—not just a technical upgrade. Companies implementing PSA are better prepared to compete, scale, and deliver consistently high standards in every market they serve. Intelligent Process Automation: About IBN Technologies IBN Technologies LLC, an outsourcing specialist with 26 years of experience, serves clients across the United States, United Kingdom, Middle East, and India. Renowned for its expertise in RPA, Intelligent process automation includes AP Automation services like P2P, Q2C, and Record-to-Report. IBN Technologies provides solutions compliant with ISO 9001:2015, 27001:2022, and GDPR standards. The company has established itself as a leading provider of IT, KPO, and BPO outsourcing services in finance and accounting, including CPAs, hedge funds, alternative investments, banking, travel, human resources, and retail industries. It offers customized solutions that drive AR efficiency and growth. Media Contact Company Name: IBN Technologies LLC Contact Person: Pradip Email: Send Email Phone: +1 844-644-8440 Address: 66, West Flagler Street Suite 900 Miami, FL, USA 33130 City: Miami State: Florida Country: United States Website:
Washington Post
3 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Asking Eric: After years of financial support, daughter cuts parents off
Dear Eric: My husband and his siblings inherited a home. My daughter offered to move her family into one of the apartments and take care of the property. We decided on a figure that would cover the bills in the form of rent. Several years ago, she began withholding rent, and she would only pay when I would ask for additional money due to a large house expense. In no way did her rent even come close to paying the bills any longer. Rather than argue, I left it alone and quietly paid the bills, letting her live off me for at least four years.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is AppFolio (APPF) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all. By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss. However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects, makes it pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks. AppFolio (APPF) is on the list of such stocks currently recommended by our proprietary system. In addition to a favorable Growth Score, it carries a top Zacks Rank. Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better. Here are three of the most important factors that make the stock of this property management software maker a great growth pick right now. Earnings Growth Earnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration. While the historical EPS growth rate for AppFolio is 15%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 17.9% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 17.6%. Cash Flow Growth Cash is the lifeblood of any business, but higher-than-average cash flow growth is more beneficial and important for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, high cash accumulation enables these companies to undertake new projects without raising expensive outside funds. Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for AppFolio is 170.5%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of -18%. While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 16.5% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 15%. Promising Earnings Estimate Revisions Superiority of a stock in terms of the metrics outlined above can be further validated by looking at the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is of course favorable here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. The current-year earnings estimates for AppFolio have been revising upward. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 0.3% over the past month. Bottom Line While the overall earnings estimate revisions have made AppFolio a Zacks Rank #2 stock, it has earned itself a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. This combination indicates that AppFolio is a potential outperformer and a solid choice for growth investors. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report AppFolio, Inc. (APPF) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
'Girlboss' Colorado friends set up property management firm...only to fall out after one allegedly stole eye-watering amount
Two female friends running a property management business in Colorado have fallen out over allegations that one of them stole at least $1 million from the company. Jessica Carollo-White filed a lawsuit on July 9 accusing her friend Jessica Brittmon of unlawfully withdrawing cash from the firm's accounts for her own personal use. The two Jessicas founded J&J Property Management in the summer of 2018 to help landlords in the Denver metro area maintain their rental properties and communicate with tenants. Brittmon was in charge of bookkeeping, according to the lawsuit, though each woman owns a 50 percent stake in the business. Carollo-White first noticed there was something amiss in May 2025, when she claimed owners that had hired J&J hadn't received their rent payments in months. Concerned, Carollo-White obtained financial records from the company's bank and allegedly found that Brittmon had been stealing money for the last six years. The lawsuit alleged that Brittmon gradually got more brazen with her theft. In 2019, she started by writing herself checks from the company's operating account, according to the suit. By 2021, she was using the company credit card for personal expenses, the filing said. And since 2023, Brittmon has allegedly been moving cash from the company's escrow account, meant to hold security deposits, into the operating account so she could spend it. 'She has made it financially impossible for the LLC to continue business,' Carollo-White's lawsuit stated. 'Since the initial complaints from owners, more owners are now complaining and withdrawing their business from J&J daily,' according to the lawsuit against Brittmon. 'Upon information and belief, the owners are owed approximately $200,000 or more.' 'Ms. Brittmon's actions have placed J&J in serious financial jeopardy, which will be nearly impossible to recover from without recovery of the funds Ms. Brittmon unlawfully absconded with,' it continued. Daily Mail approached Brittmon for comment. Both women live in single-family homes in the Denver area. Brittmon owns a 2,800-square-foot house in Centennial with three bedrooms and four bathrooms. Carollo-White has a slightly bigger home in Aurora that boasts five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Carollo-White is asking Arapahoe County District Judge Benjamin Figa to put the J&J into receivership so it can be salvaged. The other alternative is that the judge can shut down J&J if Brittmon doesn't return the allegedly stolen $1 million in funds. 'Brittmon's actions have made it infeasible for the owners to continue working together in any capacity,' Carollo-White said in the filing. 'They have reached an impasse as to how to continue.' Figa has not scheduled a hearing on the request for a receiver and Carollo-White has not suggested someone who can run the company.
