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August 9, 2011 

5 Hardware Tools that Mean Business For Small Businesses

Even with all the talk about the productivity-boosting effects of going to the cloud … and SaaS this, and web-based that, technology hardware remains an essential component of any modern business. Yet, while the obvious core components of desktops, laptops, monitors, printers and even phones may immediately come to many people’s minds when they hear…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 9, 2011 

6 Tips for a Paperless Office

Many people who use computers—whether it’s for their home or business — are moving toward a “paperless” office. Simply, they are tired and overwhelmed by scraps of paper, clunky old file folders, envelopes — and they want to reduce the clutter. Don’t believe me? Take a look at how many messages are stored in your...…

Joseph Antony

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August 5, 2011 

Marketing Takes Center Stage

For too long, marketing has lurked in the shadows, ignored and rejected. The traditional thought is that marketing is a non-billable activity, and therefore a non-necessity. In reality, marketing drives sales. Well-planned and consistent promotion of services not only keeps a sales funnel full, it helps firms build a strong brand and stay in front…

Kristy Short, Ed.D.

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August 4, 2011 

The Blue Collar CPA

A Productivity in Practice Feature. A small business is most productive when its owners are doing what they love. Whether a mechanic, baker, landscaper, restaurateur, childcare provider or a merchant, small business owners usually like what they do.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 4, 2011 

The Versatile Group — CertiflexDimension Client Write-Up

800-237-8435 www.CertiflexDimension.com   2011 Overall Rating 4.75 Best Fit: Firms managing clients with high transaction volumes and multi-level company structures. Strengths: Good interface customization Strong reporting & financials options Broad set of core modules Broad reporting & financials generation Potential Limitations: Moderate reporting customization Module-based pricing Summary & Pricing CertiflexDimension Write-Up and the related modules...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 4, 2011 

CYMA Systems, Inc. — CYMA After-the-Fact

800-292-2962 www.cyma.com   2011 Overall Rating 4.75   Best Fit: Professional firms managing complex clients with multiple locations or subsidiaries, as well as nonprofit and grant-based organizations. Strengths: Exceptional customization options Comprehensive module options with strong integration Output to many formats Broad reporting & financials generation Potential Limitations: Module-based pricing No client portals Summary &...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 4, 2011 

CCH Small Firm Services — Client Accounting Suite & Client Accounting Suite Premier

TaxWise:888-455-0182; www.taxwise.com ATX: 888-455-0183; www.atxinc.com   2011 Overall Rating 4.25 Best Fit: Firms using the ATX or TaxWise tax and workflow products who want an easy-to-use write-up package with after-the-fact payroll reporting, financials generation and optional live payroll are a match with Client Accounting Suite. CCH ProSystem fx Tax and Practice Management users are supported...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 3, 2011 

Winning With Client Write-Up

Over the past several years, some accounting technologists have come close to announcing the demise of client write-up (or at least the significant decline in its necessity and profitability for professional accountants).

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 3, 2011 

Micronetics, Int’l. — Accounting Xpert Enterprise Edition

561-995-1477 www.axpert.com   2011 Overall Rating 4.25 Best Fit: Firms managing small to mid-sized enterprises, and those with multiple locations. Strengths:  Doesn’t require monthly closings Run reports across multiple years, any time periods Broad reporting & financials customization Strong support for multi-location entities Potential Limitations: No bank statement import function (although import is available from...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon