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 Conarc, Inc. — iChannel

May 30, 2013 

Conarc, Inc. — iChannel

4019 characters 770-849-0508 www.conarc.com This offering comes at the DMS application from a slightly different perspective than the other products reviewed here. Conarc, the developer of iChannel, has integrated a comprehensive CRM (client relationship management) system with DMS functionality. This approach is quite logical because in the typical business processes within an accounting and tax...…

 Blackbaud Gives a Financial Edge for Non-Profit Accounting

May 29, 2013 

Blackbaud Gives a Financial Edge for Non-Profit Accounting

Non-profit organizations come in all sizes, from international relief agencies to local sports leagues, but they also have a varying range of complexity when it comes to their accounting needs. For Hume Lake Christian Camps, these challenges are abundant.

 Accessing Cloud Data: The Leaner, Meaner Racing Bike Approach

May 27, 2013 

Accessing Cloud Data: The Leaner, Meaner Racing Bike Approach

Current market research studies indicate more than 50 percent of small-to-medium sized accounting firms plan on using cloud-based applications over the next few years. For companies with more than 50 employees, that number rises to 90 percent.

 Lean Six Sigma Lessons to Improve CPA Firms

May 27, 2013 

Lean Six Sigma Lessons to Improve CPA Firms

Most of us have read about “lean” processes increasing efficiency while reducing waste, and six sigma setting the highest standards for quality production, but these terms have mostly been applied towards large scale manufacturing environments.

Roman Kepczyk

 Five Steps to Effective Delegation

May 27, 2013 

Five Steps to Effective Delegation

Delegation is an important tool to help free up time, allowing us to focus on the things we do best and that add the most value to the firm. Unfortunately, however, delegation is a tool that too infrequently makes it out of the toolbox.

Jim Boomer

 When Good Applications Go Bad

May 27, 2013 

When Good Applications Go Bad

The fascinating thing about an economic downturn is that it often gives computer users a glimpse into the souls of the vendors they rely on for their software and information.

Dave McClure

 2013 Review of Blackbaud, Inc. — The Financial Edge

May 27, 2013 

2013 Review of Blackbaud, Inc. — The Financial Edge

Blackbaud, Inc. — The Financial Edge800-443-9441www.blackbaud.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: The Financial Edge from Blackbaud is ideally suited for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations, and government entities that have complex management and reporting needs, as well as the need for comprehensive donor and grant management capability. Strengths Excellent...…