July 27, 2012
2012 Review of Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale 2013
With the revamped point of sale product from QuickBooks, they have succeeded in expanding their market considerably.
July 27, 2012
2012 Review of Wasp Barcode – QuickStore POS Standard Edition
Wasp Barcode Technologies — QuickStore POS Standard Edition866-547-9277www.waspbrcode.com Best Fit: QuickStore is a scalable product that will work well with retailers of any size. Currently, QuickStore is not recommended for grocery stores or restaurant businesses. Strengths Product is extremely scalable and suitable, with 3 versions available Slight learning curve means quicker system setup and...…
July 27, 2012
2012 Review of CAM Commerce Retail STAR Lite
CAM Commerce — Retail STAR Lite800-726-3282www.camcommerce.com Best Fit: Retail Star is best suited for larger retailers that have very specific needs. Retail Star contains excellent customization capability and retail-industry specific applications. For single location retailers, they may wish to try Retail Ice, a comparable version of the software available for use in one location. Strengths...…
July 27, 2012
2012 Review of Celerant Command Retail – Version 6.4
Celerant Technology Corp. — Celerant Command Retail – Version 6.4718-605-7733www.celerant.com Best Fit: Small, large, or somewhere in between, retailers will surely appreciate Command Center’s long list of product features, all designed to make running a retail establishment a lot easier. That long list of features makes Command Retail particularly well-suited for larger retailers, or...…
July 27, 2012
2012 Review of ECR Software Corp. Catapult 5.1.1
ECR Software Corp. — Catapult 5.1.1800-211-1172www.ecrs.com Best Fit: Catapult is truly designed for a specific part of the retail industry, and with touch screen technology standard on all of its systems, it truly works with high-volume specialty retailers of any size. Strengths Touch screen monitor is standard Product contains unlimited customization capability Little training necessary...…
February 15, 2012
2012 Review of Sage Master Builder
Sage Master Builder 800-628-6583 www.sagemasterbuilder.com Best Fit: Sage Master Builder is designed for growing mid-sized construction businesses looking for industry-focused features, such as estimating, scheduling, payroll, job costing and service management, in addition to accounting and business operations functions. Strengths: Enhanced user dispatch and dashboard overviews Customizable user home screens Comprehensive payroll...…
February 13, 2012
2012 Review of C-U-C Software — Contractor Essentials
C-U-C Software — Contractor Essentials 800-272-9908 www.cucsoft.com Best Fit: Contractor Essentials from CUC Software is an excellent fit for small to mid-sized construction-related businesses of any size, but its abundance of specialty modules makes it a terrific choice for service-related contractors. Strengths: The “My Appointments” function allows users to easily manage appointments and...…
February 13, 2012
2012 Review of Intuit, Inc. – QuickBooks Premier Contractor 2012
Intuit, Inc. – QuickBooks Premier Contractor 2012 877-683-3280 www.intuit.com Best Fit: QuickBooks Premier Contractor 2012 is well suited for small or start-up construction companies that need an easy to use software product that fits into their budget. Product Strengths Affordable for most budgets and easy to use Limited time/expertise needed for installation and...…
February 13, 2012
2012 Review of Sage Peachtree Premium Construction Accounting 2012
Sage Peachtree Premium Construction Accounting 2012 800-388-4697 www.Peachtree.com Best Fit: Peachtree is an excellent entry level product that is well-suited for smaller construction companies or contractors that desire affordability and functionality along with solid industry-specific features. Product Strengths Affordable, easy to use industry specific product Solid job cost functionality Large selection of add-on...…
February 13, 2012
2012 Review of CYMA Systems Inc. – CYMA Job Cost Accounting for Windows
CYMA Systems Inc. – CYMA Job Cost Accounting for Windows 800-292-2962 www.cyma.com Best Fit: CYMA is a best suited for mid-sized construction companies that require a solid job cost module, excellent job tracking capability, along with flexible billing capacity. Strengths Modular design offers smaller companies purchasing flexibility Solid job cost module Highly customizable...…
February 13, 2012
2012 Review of eTEK International Inc. – eTEK Accounting
eTEK International Inc. – eTEK Accounting 800-888-6894 www.etek.net Best Fit: eTEK is well-suited for smaller construction companies that require flexibility and customization capability and is currently being marketed as a “next step up” from off-the shelf products. Product Strengths: Updated and redesigned for Microsoft Office 2010 Solid Equipment Management module comes standard with...…
February 13, 2012
2012 Review of A-Systems Corporation – A-Systems JobView
A-Systems Corporation – A-Systems JobView 800-365-6790 www.a-systems.net Best Fit: JobView offers excellent scalability, offering small to mid-sized construction related businesses a solid financial and job costing product while providing assurance that the software can transition and grow with them. Strengths: Scalable: available in three versions Excellent full-featured payroll designed for the construction industry Latest version...…
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
