Small Business

 2013 Review of Reliable Softworks LLC – ReliaSale – Version 12

August 26, 2013 

2013 Review of Reliable Softworks LLC – ReliaSale – Version 12

Best Fit: ReliaSale, from Reliable Softworks LLC is a point of sale system designed for high-end retail dealers that offer appliances, furniture, outdoor equipment or high-end electronic devices. ReliaSale fits the need of these specialty retailers by providing comprehensive inventory control functionality, flexible product delivery options, and serial number tracking, and an integrated quoting system....…

 2013 Review of CAM Commerce – Retail Star

August 26, 2013 

2013 Review of CAM Commerce – Retail Star

Best Fit: Though ideally suited for larger specialty retailers, with the availability of Retail Star Lite, smaller retailers can utilize the product as well. Retail Star offers excellent customization capability, along with applications designed for specific retail sectors. Retail Star, from CAM Commerce is a fully integrated POS product that offers complete front and back...…

 2013 Review of Celerant Technology Corp. – Command Retail – Version 6.4

August 26, 2013 

2013 Review of Celerant Technology Corp. – Command Retail – Version 6.4

Best Fit: While small retailers are unlikely to use many of the features found in Celerant Command Retail, they are just as likely to benefit from its scalability and ease of use. Retailers with multiple locations that have a large web presence will also benefit from Command Retail. Command Retail from Celerant Technology Corporation is...…

 2013 Review of Cougar Mountain Software — Denali Point of Sale

August 26, 2013 

2013 Review of Cougar Mountain Software — Denali Point of Sale

Best Fit: Traditionally Cougar Mountain Software has been a better fit with small to mid-sized businesses, but its expanded, updated point of sale software that is available in three distinct versions make this product a good fit for specialty retailers of just about any size. Cougar Mountain Software has been providing targeted business solutions to...…

 2013 Review of ECR Software Corp. – Catapult 5.1.1

August 26, 2013 

2013 Review of ECR Software Corp. – Catapult 5.1.1

Best Fit: CATAPULT comes with standard touch screen technology, and with its extensive customization capability, fits perfectly with the high-transaction retailers described above. CATAPULT Point of Sale Software from ECRS offers complete retail enterprise automation, including both front and back office management. Completely customizable, CATAPULT is designed for high-transaction retailers such as convenience stores, gas...…

 Consumer Spending Flat in July

August 26, 2013 

Consumer Spending Flat in July

The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index remained flat in July as improvements in real housing prices and labor markets offset weakness in other areas. The Index tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending.

 The wealthiest member of the U.S. Congress is …

August 23, 2013 

The wealthiest member of the U.S. Congress is …

The congressman made his fortune from the Viper vehicle security system before he was elected to Congress and has built a successful real estate business in Carlsbad, where his multiple properties are valued at $1 million and higher.

 Tax consulting firm Ryan wins Stevie Award

August 23, 2013 

Tax consulting firm Ryan wins Stevie Award

Ryan, a leading global tax services firm with the largest indirect and property tax practices in North America, wins Stevie Award for 2013 Company of the Year in the Accounting, Banking, and Financial Services category by the International Business Awards.

 Microsoft and SBA Partner for Technology e-Learning Series

August 21, 2013 

Microsoft and SBA Partner for Technology e-Learning Series

The newest resource to help small business owners more efficiently use technology to run their businesses is being provided to help grow their businesses and create jobs. The Business Technology Simplified online course series teaches the benefits of using modern technology that can take businesses to the next level of success.