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xcm_10477059

December 2, 2011 

XCM Solutions — XCMportal

781-356-5152 www.XCMsolutions.com   2012 Overall Rating 4.25 Best Fit Firms using or considering the broader XCM Workflow Management system to provide structured digital management of their engagements, including the ability to securely share files with clients. Strengths Simple client interface No storage or bandwidth/transfer limits Customizable firm branding Two-way firm/client sharing and collaboration Dependable hosting,...…

otp_10477060

December 2, 2011 

Office Tools Professional — Client Portal

888-667-8440 www.OfficeToolsPro.com   2012 Overall Rating 4.75 Best Fit Firms using or considering the Office Tools Professional Practice Management 2011 system, who want to provide user-friendly portals to clients. Strengths Tight integration with Practice Management 2011 system Project management and file sharing Built-in client communication tools Customizable firm branding Good integration with outside programs Potential...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

sharefile_10477061

December 2, 2011 

ShareFile – ShareFile for Accountants

800-441-3453 www.ShareFileCPA.com   2012 Overall Rating 4.5 Best Fit Accounting practices wanting a simple, yet secure method of sharing files with clients and allowing them to upload files to the firm. Strengths Firm branding and the ability to place a login field on firm website Sharing of files two ways between client and firm Multiple...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

cpaperless_10477062

December 1, 2011 

cPaperless – CPA SafeMail

800-716-2558 ext. 100 www.cPaperless.com   2012 Overall Rating 4.25 Best Fit Professional firms seeking a stand-alone system that will make it easy for their clients to send files to them, as well as securely share returns and other documents with their clients. Strengths Simple for clients and firms to use Strong security customization options Customizable...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 AccuCode Launches Affiliate Program for Cloud-Based Inventory Management System

November 30, 2011 

AccuCode Launches Affiliate Program for Cloud-Based Inventory Management System

AccuCode, Inc. (www.AccuCode.com) has announced the start of its new referral-based program for the software developer’s AO: Rapid Inventory system, which is the only cloud-based inventory management program for QuickBooks that includes options for fully-integrated RFID and barcode scanning. Designed as an add-on to enhance inventory capabilities for businesses using QuickBooks Pro, Premier or Enterprise,...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

cchsfs_10477064

November 30, 2011 

CCH Small Firm Services — PaperlessPLUS

888-455-0183; www.atxinc.com 888-455-0182; www.taxwise.com   2012 Overall Rating 3.75 Best Firm Fit Firms using TaxWise or ATX that are looking for both a document management and automated tax document tool. It’s a good fit for high-volume retail firms that need a solution housed entirely on premises, especially those that will use the integrated electronic signature...…

Dustin Wheeler

holidaynetworking_10455797

November 30, 2011 

Networking Strategies for the Holidays

Holiday parties mean much more than free food and fun. They also can bring entrepreneurs a host of new opportunities to network and build relationships. Most people think of networking only through the traditional venues, whether chamber of commerce events, business contact referral groups, or online sites such as LinkedIn. But holiday parties, including professional...…

Ivan Misner