Technology

July 27, 2012 

Niche marketing isn’t a new concept. It’s a sound and proven business model that’s been around for years, yet has only recently started to bubble up in the accounting profession.

Kristy Short, Ed.D.

July 27, 2012 

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

July 27, 2012 

Like all technology, POS/Retail Systems change faster than many business owners are prepared for.

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 27, 2012 

With the revamped point of sale product from QuickBooks, they have succeeded in expanding their market considerably.

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 27, 2012 

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

July 27, 2012 

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

July 27, 2012 

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

July 27, 2012 

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

July 27, 2012 

Randy Johnston offers his annual Technology Update, pointing out the key trends and technologies that professionals should be aware of and prepared for.

Randy Johnston

July 27, 2012 

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.

Brian Tankersley

July 27, 2012 

A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.

Taija Sparkman

July 27, 2012 

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...…

Mary Girsch-Bock