Technology

New businesses are getting off the ground with nearly half as many workers as they did a decade ago, as the spread of online tools and other resources enables start-ups to do more with less. The change, which began before the recession, may be permanent, according to some analysts. “There’s something long-term at work here,” […]

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AccuCode, Inc. (www.AccuCode.com) has announced the start of its new referral-based program for the software developer’s AO: Rapid Inventory system, which is the only cloud-based inventory management program for QuickBooks that includes options for fully-integrated RFID and barcode scanning. Designed as an add-on to enhance inventory capabilities for businesses using QuickBooks Pro, Premier or Enterprise, […]

Your business web presence speaks volumes about your capabilities and focus. Your purpose and abilities should be clear on the public side of your website. And once a client logs into your site, the additional features of the private side should impress even more.

888-455-0183; www.atxinc.com 888-455-0182; www.taxwise.com   2012 Overall Rating 3.75 Best Firm Fit Firms using TaxWise or ATX that are looking for both a document management and automated tax document tool. It’s a good fit for high-volume retail firms that need a solution housed entirely on premises, especially those that will use the integrated electronic signature […]

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We’ve covered the issue of disaster preparation and business continuity several times over the years, especially after Hurricane Katrina. Accounting is a technology-driven profession, so we’ve generally approached the topic of preparation by focusing on subjects such as remote backup and using web-based systems to allow a firm to keep working even if disaster strikes. […]

800-805-8582 www.sureprep.com   2012 Overall Rating 4.75 Best Firm Fit Firms where more than one person is involved in the tax return preparation process with multiple levels of sign-off. It’s also a good fit for firms using the supported tax software who are willing to use SurePrep’s proprietary data-entry and SPbinder tools. Strengths SPbinder has […]