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How Generative AI Can Make Accountants More Productive
Generative AI won’t replace accountants, but accountants who use AI will outperform those who don’t.
July 27, 2012
How to Find the Right Point-of-Sale System for Any Small Business
Like all technology, POS/Retail Systems change faster than many business owners are prepared for.
July 27, 2012
2012 Review of Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale 2013
With the revamped point of sale product from QuickBooks, they have succeeded in expanding their market considerably.
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...…
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...…
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...…
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...…
July 27, 2012
2012 Technology Update – Technologies to Watch
Randy Johnston offers his annual Technology Update, pointing out the key trends and technologies that professionals should be aware of and prepared for.
July 27, 2012
Mobile Strategies: App, Mobile Website, or Both?
One of the major changes taking place in the mobile publishing arena is a move away from having true dedicated “apps” to accomplish tasks on the go.
July 27, 2012
Professionals on the Move – July 27, 2012
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
July 27, 2012
2012 Review of Celerant Command Retail – Version 6.4
Celerant Technology Corp. — Celerant Command Retail – Version 6.4718-605-7733www.celerant.com Best Fit: Small, large, or somewhere in between, retailers will surely appreciate Command Center’s long list of product features, all designed to make running a retail establishment a lot easier. That long list of features makes Command Retail particularly well-suited for larger retailers, or...…
July 27, 2012
2012 Review of ECR Software Corp. Catapult 5.1.1
ECR Software Corp. — Catapult 5.1.1800-211-1172www.ecrs.com Best Fit: Catapult is truly designed for a specific part of the retail industry, and with touch screen technology standard on all of its systems, it truly works with high-volume specialty retailers of any size. Strengths Touch screen monitor is standard Product contains unlimited customization capability Little training necessary...…
