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 Wake Up & Smell the ROI Coffee

March 22, 2010 

Wake Up & Smell the ROI Coffee

For firms that still think there is no return on investment for social media … it’s time to wake up and smell the ROI coffee. I’ve been active in social media for some time now, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The key is to be active on a frequent basis. In other words, you have...…

Jody L. Padar

 3 Tips to Improve Search Engine Optimization

March 16, 2010 

3 Tips to Improve Search Engine Optimization

Are you using Search Engine Optimization? I’ve taken informal surveys asking accounting professionals about SEO on their Websites – only to be met either extreme resistance (“I don’t have time”) or blank stares (“I don’t know how to do that.”). First and foremost, make sure you realize one important thing: unless you’re technically skilled in HTML...…

Scott Cytron

 IRS Outlines Additional Steps to Assist Unemployed Taxpayers and Others

March 12, 2010 

IRS Outlines Additional Steps to Assist Unemployed Taxpayers and Others

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service (www.IRS.gov) today announced several additional steps it is taking this tax season to help people having difficulties meeting their tax obligations because of unemployment or other financial problems. The steps –– an expansion of efforts that began more than a year ago –– include additional flexibility on offers in...…

 Sales Tax Rates Continue Climb

March 4, 2010 

Sales Tax Rates Continue Climb

For years, many communities in Alaska have laid claim to the highest sales tax rates in the nation. But no longer, according to a report by Vertex, Inc., a provider of sales tax research data and compliance solutions for enterprise businesses. But no longer.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Fujitsu ScanSnap is a Snap

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....…

Scott Cytron