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July 27, 2012 

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer Business — CCH Site Builderwww.CCHwebsites.com Best Fit: Firms using the CCH ProSystem fx Suite and firms that want to add state-specific tax alerts or premium content (such as the CCH Tax Guide and toolkits) not offered by other vendors. Strengths Integration with ProSystem fx Portal, CCH File Share, GainsKeeper, and ProSystem...…

Dustin Wheeler

July 27, 2012 

Sage Exchange is designed to help small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) manage their entire payments ecosystem from a central location, including connecting payment devices to their accounting software.

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 27, 2012 

Websites designed for accounting firms.

Dustin Wheeler

July 27, 2012 

Niche marketing isn’t a new concept. It’s a sound and proven business model that’s been around for years, yet has only recently started to bubble up in the accounting profession.

Kristy Short, Ed.D.

July 27, 2012 

Build Your Firm – Website Development & Internet MarketingWebsites.BuildYourFirm.com   Best Fit: Build Your Firm is a good fit for firms that want to outsource both the design and written content in the process of building a completely customized website, especially those highlighting a particular specialization or industry niche. Strengths Recently increased number of e-mail...…

Dustin Wheeler

July 27, 2012 

AFSB Accounting and Financial Site Builderwww.afsb.net Best Fit:Firms adding their own content to a template-based solution at a low cost. Strengths With a basic monthly subscription fee of $29.99 and a 20% discount if paid annually ($288/year, effectively $24/month), AFSB is the least expensive web builder among the products reviewed after the discount. Over 120...…

Dustin Wheeler

July 27, 2012 

Like all technology, POS/Retail Systems change faster than many business owners are prepared for.

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 27, 2012 

CPAsites, LLC — CPAsites.comwww.cpasites.com Best Fit:CPA firms that want a unique design or features that other template-based providers do not offer. CPAsites.com takes pride in being 100% CPA-owned and managed, which gives them the ability to relate to the online needs of CPA firms. Strengths CPAsites does not use pre-designed templates, so all websites are...…

Dustin Wheeler

July 27, 2012 

AccountantsWorld — Website Reliefwww.AccountantsWorld.com Best Fit:Small accounting practices, particularly those using the AccountantsWorld Power Practice suite, who will benefit from integration with professional programs and client portals. Strengths There are hundreds of templates with an unlimited number of combinations to choose from. Free unlimited support and web-based seminars. Seamless integration with the AccountantsWorld online applications....…

Dustin Wheeler

July 27, 2012 

Digital devices have always had a love-hate relationship with the power needed to operate them. In addition to low battery life and power failures, there is the insidious “power spike” that seemingly can be caused by anything from a passing storm to a cat rubbing up against your leg.

Dave McClure

July 27, 2012 

With the revamped point of sale product from QuickBooks, they have succeeded in expanding their market considerably.

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 27, 2012 

The niche business model is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. Firms that have adopted this model are enjoying standardized processes, higher revenues, and operating at peak efficiency.

Darren Root, CPA, CITP, CGMA