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February 8, 2012 

How is Your Website Performing?

More firms are beginning to understand the necessity of having a website. In an “online” world, the web is where people go first to research products and services. In essence, it has become the new “front door” to business. And the same is true for accounting firms.

Hugh Duffy, Kristy Short, Ed.D.

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February 8, 2012 

2012 CES Trends in Your Future

CES is one of the largest trade shows in the world with over 153,000 attendees reviewing thousands of new consumer gadgets in venues covering 1.8M square feet (or to put that into perspective-37 football fields).

Roman Kepczyk

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February 8, 2012 

How to Make Social Media Work for Your Firm

Whether you already use social media for business or you’re still thinking about it, the concept to start with is, “why.” You can most certainly jump in and start experimenting—that’s how many people begin. But sometimes I see frustration mount as these folks evaluate if their efforts are worth it.

Michelle Golden

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February 8, 2012 

The Rise of Ultrabooks: Top Technology Initiatives

Back in 2007, the EEE series from ASUS, the netbook line, was released. It was exactly what people needed at the moment: something small, portable, light, and it could run Windows or Linux. Even if it was slow, all they wanted to do were basic computing tasks. After the release of the EEE series netbook,…

Randy Johnston

 Power Extenders: Do They Work?

January 31, 2012 

Power Extenders: Do They Work?

There is a strange curse that comes with being a geek. It drives you to want to try tech toys and utilities even if you don’t have an immediate need for them. Or sometimes, just because you want to know if they work as advertised.

Dave McClure

 5 Tips to Optimize Your Internet Use

January 24, 2012 

5 Tips to Optimize Your Internet Use

From the Nov. 2010 Issue. Over the past several months, I’ve been addressing issues involving “information overload” and how to more strategically use the communication tools and other technologies that seem to be increasingly controlling us and our time. From email to smartphones, general Internet usage, social media and instant communications like chat and text,...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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January 17, 2012 

CPA Practice Advisor Wants to Vacation with You!

After months of filing returns and extensions, many professionals reward themselves with a nice vacation after tax season has ended. Well, this season, that trip could result in an additional vacation. Bring your latest copy of CPA Practice Advisor along for the chance to win a $1,500 travel voucher for your next trip.

Taija Sparkman

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January 13, 2012 

Six Important Provisions for Your Firm’s Partner Agreements

When it comes to protecting your firm and its value, one of the most important, but possibly overlooked, assets is the partner agreement. Its primary purpose is to define the relationship between the firm and each partner, outlining specific guidelines for certain conditions. Unfortunately, partner agreements aren’t something at the forefront of most firms’ practice…

Taija Sparkman