Technology

 2012 Review of AFSB Accounting and Financial Site Builder

July 27, 2012 

2012 Review of AFSB Accounting and Financial Site Builder

AFSB Accounting and Financial Site Builderwww.afsb.net Best Fit:Firms adding their own content to a template-based solution at a low cost. Strengths With a basic monthly subscription fee of $29.99 and a 20% discount if paid annually ($288/year, effectively $24/month), AFSB is the least expensive web builder among the products reviewed after the discount. Over 120...…

Dustin Wheeler

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July 27, 2012 

The Dumbing Down of Search Engines

Google has long been the undisputed default search engine, far exceeding competitors like Yahoo!, Bing and an assortment of lesser known websites. But just as Google’s search functionality is mimicked or outright plagiarized (imitation being flattery, of sorts), the company faces challenges similar to those faced by Microsoft and giant corporations in other industries. That...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 2012 Review of Wasp Barcode – QuickStore POS Standard Edition

July 27, 2012 

2012 Review of Wasp Barcode – QuickStore POS Standard Edition

Wasp Barcode Technologies — QuickStore POS Standard Edition866-547-9277www.waspbrcode.com   Best Fit: QuickStore is a scalable product that will work well with retailers of any size. Currently, QuickStore is not recommended for grocery stores or restaurant businesses. Strengths Product is extremely scalable and suitable, with 3 versions available Slight learning curve means quicker system setup and...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

 What Tax Outsourcing Looks Like Today

July 27, 2012 

What Tax Outsourcing Looks Like Today

Note: Author Dave Wyle, CPA is the Foudner and CEO of SurePrep, LLC. Over the last decade, accounting firms ranging in size from small local firms to large international ones have embraced tax outsourcing as a way to improve efficiency, client service, and staff retention. This article will provide an overview of those benefits as...…

Dave Wyle

 2012 Review of CAM Commerce Retail STAR Lite

July 27, 2012 

2012 Review of CAM Commerce Retail STAR Lite

CAM Commerce — Retail STAR Lite800-726-3282www.camcommerce.com Best Fit: Retail Star is best suited for larger retailers that have very specific needs. Retail Star contains excellent customization capability and retail-industry specific applications. For single location retailers, they may wish to try Retail Ice, a comparable version of the software available for use in one location. Strengths...…

Mary Girsch-Bock