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September 5, 2014 

DocuLex, Inc. — Archive Studio Software Suite

863-297-3691 x236 www.doculex.com 2011 Overall Rating 4.5 Best Firm Fit: DocuLex is best suited for firms that are looking for a document repository that facilitates quick text-based document retrieval. Its strength seems to be focused on archiving and retrieving documents for review, as opposed to generating word processing documents and forms with annotations and general...…

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September 5, 2014 

Thomson Reuters — GoFileRoom

800-968-8900 cs.thomsonreuters.com 2011 Overall Rating 4.75   Best Firm Fit: GoFileRoom was initially targeted to mid-size and large firms, with GoFileRoom CS offered to smaller firms.  As a SaaS application with no infrastructure to deal with, GoFileRoom is an attractive option for smaller firms. Since the GoFileRoom solution offers document management, workflow and an integrated...…

John Higgins

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September 5, 2014 

Peachtree 2012: New Tools You Should Know About

One of the problems with getting the average user to adopt new technology is an unnatural fear that they will somehow make a mistake and cause a cataclysmic event that destroys Western civilization as we know it. Although that’s probably a slight exaggeration of the fears that prevent them from trying new features and functions,...…

Brian Tankersley

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September 5, 2014 

Thomson Reuters — FileCabinet CS

800-968-8900  CS.ThomsonReuters.com  2011 Overall Rating 4.75 Best Firm Fit: There is no question that the ideal firm to implement FileCabinet CS is one using the other CS Professional Suite of applications: UltraTax CS, Accounting CS, Engagement CS, etc. The system was designed from the ground up to be a repository for documents and reports generated...…

John Higgins

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September 5, 2014 

NetSuite Inc.

877-Net-Suite www.netsuite.com NetSuite was one of the first online accounting systems for small and mid-sized business, debuting in 1998, and since then evolving into a comprehensive enterprise management system. The core components of NetSuite include fully integrated accounting, CRP, ERP and ecommerce capabilities, with strong modules for sales, finance, shipping, logistics and fulfillment. The NetSuite...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 5, 2014 

LessAccounting

866-936-5377 www.LessAccounting.com For Some Clients, Less is More Effective In the last few years, a new market has been taking shape for web-based small business accounting systems that are geared toward users with simpler business needs. The programs, often centered on invoice tracking and management, take direct aim at the traditional do-everything bookkeeping systems as...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 5, 2014 

Doc.It — Doc.It DM

888-693-6248 www.doc-it.com 2011 Overall Rating 5 Best Firm Fit: Due to the robust feature set incorporated into Doc.It to support workflow automation and scheduling, it is best suited for firms that are prepared to work towards fully automating their business processes. The benefits of doing this are greater for larger firms that typically have more...…

John Higgins

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September 5, 2014 

Intuit — QuickBooks Online

800-286-6800 www.quickbooksonline.com   Best Fit: Small businesses with only a few employees, primarily service-based or those with simple product/inventory needs. Strengths: Friendly user interface & intuitive navigation Integrated live bank account data Audit trail Built-in payroll option No contracts Includes accountant log-in Runs on Mac or PC with any browser Potential Limitations: Limited inventory functions...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 5, 2014 

Cabinet NG, Inc. — CNG-SAFE

800-621-6501 www.cabinetng.com  2011 Overall Rating 4.75   Best Firm Fit: CNG will fit in many different types of businesses, including, but not limited to, accounting and tax firms, as well as many of their clients. CNG is priced on a per-user model that allows organizations to increase or decrease the number of licensed users to...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 5, 2014 

Conarc — iChannel

770-849-0508 x116 www.conarc.com 2011 Overall Rating 4.75 Best Firm Fit: Although it can be deployed at firms of any size, due to the breadth and depth of functionality, iChannel is best suited for mid-size and large firms. It also has significant flexibility to be configured for many different types of organizations, so firms with niche...…

John Higgins

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September 5, 2014 

Acct1st

888-790-7045 www.acct1st.com 2011 Overall Rating 4.5 Best Firm Fit: Small to mid-sized firms that want a comprehensive solution, with a fairly predictable cost model. Strengths: Intuitive interface SaaS option Integrated portal solution Workflow functionality iQueue integration tool that lets you develop integration with virtually any application Potential Limitations No integrated scanning solution, relies on third-party...…

John Higgins

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September 5, 2014 

Biz Automation

Biz Automation 888-249-1670 www.bizautomation.com   From the June 2011 Review of SaaS Accounting Systems for Small Business BizAutomation is a comprehensive business management suite comprised of fully featured multi-business accounting, sales, distribution and inventory modules. It was designed and built to be an online system and offers strong ecommerce and partner management portals. Multi-layer project...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon