March 2, 2010
Fujitsu ScanSnap is a Snap
Following up on Isaac O’Bannon’s very well-timed post about the paperless office, I wanted to share my experience with the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300. Promoted as an instant PDF mobile scanner, I had my doubts about quality and ease of use – but am, instead, completely blown away by how simple the ScanSnap is to use....…
February 20, 2010
How Life at Chili’s is Like a Firm’s Service Model
Online Exclusive Column: MarketingWorks
January 28, 2010
New Accounting White Paper and Paperless Pub Now Available
One new accounting publication on “less paper,” and one white paper on a how to establish a dialog with clients on sales tax are now available for purchase or download. These are notable works from two experts. “How to Talk to Your Clients about Sales and Use Tax,” a free guide for CPAs to sales and...…
January 11, 2010
Sage Brand Discussed at Thought-Leader Summit
Last week, I was very fortunate to be one of about 20 professionals who were invited to part of a Thought-Leader Summit in Las Vegas. Most of us in the room provide information to the accounting marketplace through content, social media or consulting services. Sage sponsored the meeting because it wanted feedback and advice on...…
December 9, 2009
5 Small Biz Trends for 2010: Offline Mining, Cloud Computing Stand Out
I’ve recently began following the teachings of John Jantsch and Duct Tape Marketing, his take on best practices in marketing and sales. I like the way he presents information for small businesses; it’s practical, less costly in technique than other marketing gurus, and kind of fun. My eye was drawn this morning to an American...…
December 2, 2009
Viral Networking Works – Try it!
This morning, I met with a transplant from Houston who just joined an IT organization; we were networked through a mutual friend and associate who thought we would be able to exchange some great referrals. Turns out that was exactly the case – but the meeting also reminded me that the person you meet or...…
December 1, 2009
Plowing the Back 40: Accounting and Technology Issues for Agribusiness Clients
Part III of a III Part Series on Industry-Specific Accounting Technologies
November 23, 2009
Thanks for the Giving – Community Relations Works
It’s Thanksgiving Week, a time when we gather together to give thanks for what we have. This is a critical time of the year for many nonprofits and agencies who rely on year-end donations to survive. While donations are great – and many accounting firms will want to support their local nonprofits with donations –...…