August 2009 issue

Column: The QuickBooks Advisor

Column: Business in Practice

Column: Tricks & Tips

A Productivity in Practice Feature

Special Feature

Years ago on my birthday I received a gyroscope for a gift. Perhaps you’ve seen one of these fascinating, scientific versions of a top. Still in production today, they have changed little from the original model produced in 1917. Pull the string and the finely tuned wheel whirls softly as it creates a near perfect […]

Part of Our Work/Life Balance Series

Column: Marketing Works

Engagement & Trial Balance Systems Focus on Workflow

With States Hungry for More Revenue, Now is the Time to Ensure Sales & Use Tax Compliance

Column: My Perspective

If you haven’t heard by now, consider this article your notice that virtualization is coming your way. I strongly believe that all firms from smallest to largest will be running virtualization in some form within five years. It is the cheapest, easiest and most reliable way to run applications. We expect firms of all sizes to run virtualization because some of you will use virtualization on your servers, some will use it on your desktops, and some of you will use the new Windows XP virtualization feature in Windows 7.

With a primary focus on servicing clients and chargeable hours, many firms seldom have adequate time to focus on identifying optimal production practices, standardizing them, and providing training to all their firm members.

Column: Real Stories, Real Solutions