Small Business

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October 31, 2013 

2013 Review of WageFiling 2013

Best Fit: Firms with a low volume of returns and wish to work completely online Strengths: Completely web-based solution Complete print and mail services available Potential Limitations: Limited import options Built-in billing and invoicing features not available WageFiling is a completely web-based solution for filing W-2 and 1099 forms, offering pay-per-form filing. Users can sign...…

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October 31, 2013 

2013 Review of Tenenz – Laser Link – W2/1099

TFP and Laser Link, reviewed below, are both traditional W-2/1099 filing solutions offered by Tenenz. Both products have the same features, such as free e-filing, various security options and the ability to manage multiple clients. The major difference between the two is the printing options. TFP is used to print on pre-printed W-2 and 1099...…

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October 31, 2013 

2013 Review of AccountantsWorld After-the-Fact Payroll

AccountantsWorld provides web-based solutions for accounting, bookkeeping, live and after-the-fact payroll, document management, website building, practice management and financial planning utilities. AccountantsWorld’s payroll software includes W-2 and 1099 preparation and year-end compliance features. This review looks at their After-the-Fact Payroll offering. Basic System Functions – 4.75 Stars After-the-Fact Payroll is a comprehensive cloud-based solution, providing...…

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October 31, 2013 

2013 Review of FormMagic, Inc. – Tax-Mate 1099

Tax-Mate 1099 by FormMagic allows users to print and electronically file year-end information forms. Compatible with both Mac and PC, Tax-Mate 1099 comes in four versions: Print, Print+, Transmittal and Advisor. This review is of the comprehensive Advisor version. Basic System Functions – 4.5 Stars Tax-Mate Advisor is a comprehensive management, filing and printing solution for accounting...…

 Building a Company is Like Raising Kids

October 31, 2013 

Building a Company is Like Raising Kids

Bill.com is the second company that I have started and it is the fourth startup where I have been part of the founding team. And as I think about all the challenges in growing a company from nothing to something, I am struck by how similar being a parent is to growing a company. From…

Rene Lacerte

 San Francisco Considers Soda Tax

October 29, 2013 

San Francisco Considers Soda Tax

San Francisco city supervisor Scott Wiener plans this week to introduce a ballot measure that would set a tax on sugary beverages. The proceeds would fund health, nutrition and activity programs for city youth.

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October 28, 2013 

Capturing Clients on LinkedIn? Yes…You…Can!

From the Nov. 2013 issue. The ongoing confusion within the profession about how social media effectively supports marketing and sales efforts is valid. While there is ample high-level educational content on the topic of social media, there are few strategies that are proven and tested. And even for those programs that do exist, it’s likely...…

Kristy Short, Ed.D.

 Kim Hogan Joins Intuit Accountant & Advisor Program

October 28, 2013 

Kim Hogan Joins Intuit Accountant & Advisor Program

Accounting marketing expert Kim Hogan has joined the Intuit Accountant and Advisor Group, effective immediately. She joins Ray Barlow and David Bergstein, CPA.CITP, who Intuit announced joined the team earlier this month.