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 Tough Times Call For Working Smarter

April 15, 2009 

Tough Times Call For Working Smarter

Technology is helping small businesses run leaner. Lisa explains that sometimes this means reducing staff – but not because of cost-cutting measures. Instead, new technologies often streamline otherwise tedious tasks, allowing businesses to work smarter.

 Better Hardware Can Increase Productivity

April 15, 2009 

Better Hardware Can Increase Productivity

Many technologists get excited over the capabilities of new software, but for Isaac, it’s all about the hardware. Gadgets big and small, as well as computers, monitors and other tools make technology real and touchable. Here are a few hardware items that can benefit professional practices.

 Change is Upon Us…

April 15, 2009 

Change is Upon Us…

Our new Executive Editor comments on the nature of change: A new president, a changing banking system, and an onslaught of new tax codes represent only a few of the notable changes that have occurred over the past year. And, of course, a new leader for The CPA Technology Advisor.

 Technology Tools for Better Client Service

April 15, 2009 

Technology Tools for Better Client Service

Not everyone gets to share their personal mission statement with so many people, but if you’re a frequent reader of Randy’s column, you know that he’s had the privilege of living his mission statement: “To help as many people as possible use technology in the way that benefits them most.”

 Ten Things I Don’t Do Online

April 14, 2009 

Ten Things I Don’t Do Online

I’ve been online almost from the beginning of the personal computer age. I was an early adapter to CompuServe, ran forums on AOL and MSN, haunted the bulletin boards from coast to coast in the night hours, and moved to the commercial Internet in the spring of ’94. That doesn’t prove much except that I...…

Dave McClure

 Leveraging Social Media to Build Your Business

April 14, 2009 

Leveraging Social Media to Build Your Business

Do you Facebook and Tweet? What’s LinkedIn all about? Why is a blog important? When I work with tax and accounting professionals, they are constantly asking me to explain what social media is, what it can do for their practice, and most importantly, how to determine ROI. I’m not surprised. After all, accountants are logical,...…

Scott Cytron