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 Back to Search Basics

September 16, 2011 

Back to Search Basics

  I was surprised recently by the findings of a study that looked at how today’s college students are using the internet for research (http://tinyurl.com/3hhvv2u). Perhaps “misusing,” would be a better term. It seems that this current generation, for whom the internet has existed for all of their lives, don’t really know much about it....…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 CPA Site Solutions — Complete Web Suite

September 14, 2011 

CPA Site Solutions — Complete Web Suite

www.cpasitesolutions.com Although CPA Site Solutions’ Complete Web Site service may not have the same name recognition as some software providers who offer web building solutions, it is certainly a worthy option for accountants who want just what the name implies — a complete solution. Since premiering in January 1999, Complete Web Site is now in...…

Scott Cytron

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September 14, 2011 

CCH Small Firm Services — ATX & TaxWise Payroll Compliance Reporting

800-375-9542 www.ATXinc.com  www.TaxWise.com    2011 Overall Rating 4.5 Best Fit Small and mid-sized tax and accounting practices seeking to broaden their client services by offering year-end compliance, particularly those using solutions from CCH Small Firm Services for tax preparation and write-up. Strengths Integration with professional tax package. Strong federal & state support, including e-filing. Library...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Caution in the Cloud

September 14, 2011 

Caution in the Cloud

Over the past several months, I’ve had the chance to assess the issue of computing “in the cloud,” both in terms of the benefits and the drawbacks. So far, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. But this is a very fluid situation that will require some strong due diligence and more than a little caution. Cloud...…

Dave McClure

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September 13, 2011 

Thomson Reuters — Web Builder CS

CS.ThomsonReuters.com   Best Fit The system can be used by any firm, but it’s optimized for use by professional practices using the CS Professional Suite of accounting and practice management programs.   Strengths Client portals enable secure collaboration and document sharing Integration with CS Professional Suite Professional layouts, images and background colors Support for unique...…

Scott Cytron

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September 13, 2011 

Intuit, Inc. — Intuit Websites

websites.intuit.com    Best Fit Virtually any small business, including tax and accounting practices, wanting a simple and automated website creation system.   Strengths Easy to add Intuit Web Payment service for ecommerce activities Good search engine optimization tools Includes email marketing features and an online small business marketing toolkit Broad collection of template designs Customized...…

Scott Cytron

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September 13, 2011 

Emochila, Inc. — Websites for Accountants

www.emochila.com Best Fit Tax and accounting firms who want a truly customized website backed by a vendor who has heavily invested in updating its products over the past nine months. Strengths Not limited to template-based or out-of-the-box header, button, content field designs and layouts. Unlimited pages. SEO optimized with embedded search engine submission system and...…

 Drake Software 1040.com Preparer Websites

September 13, 2011 

Drake Software 1040.com Preparer Websites

www.1040.com   Best Fit Drake’s 1040.com preparer websites are exclusively for Drake Software users. and have gone through a full modification in layout, look, color scheme, enhanced ease of use and full edit capabilities. Strengths Free for Drake Software users. Unlimited pages. Built-in counter for measuring site traffic. Reporting tools allow users to monitor visits,...…

Scott Cytron

 CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business — CCH Site Builder

September 13, 2011 

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business — CCH Site Builder

CCHGroup.com/SiteBuilder Best Fit CCH Site Builder originated in 1997, making it one of the longer-established players in the website builders market. Site Builder is part of the ProSystem fx suite of applications and is an ideal fit for firms who use other components of the ProSystem fx product suite. Strengths Recent updates include redesigns, additional...…

Scott Cytron

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September 13, 2011 

AFSB Accounting and Financial Site Builder

www.afsb.net   Best Fit AFSB has a strong retention rate with tax and accounting firms looking to establish a professional web presence at a low cost. Strengths Unlimited site pages. Integration with Google Analytics. Unique domain names included. Includes up to 20 free email accounts. Firms may add services, including payroll and online tax prep....…

Scott Cytron

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September 13, 2011 

Five Steps for Marketing Your Firm

Many tax and accounting professionals struggle to find the best way to leverage limited marketing resources to effectively position their firm in the marketplace. And the advent of social media, online networking and other digital strategies has expanded the field of marketing activities for firms even further. For many firms, this adds to the confusion...…

 Have Tech, Will Travel: 4 Great Gadgets for Travelers

September 13, 2011 

Have Tech, Will Travel: 4 Great Gadgets for Travelers

Love it or hate it, it’s the last hurrah of summer vacation, which means you’re likely to be cramming yourself onto a plane or staring at an endless line of brake lights snaking into the distance. To ease your travel travails, here are a few gadgets and services to salve the pain. Read more of...…

John R. Quain