Technology

Small businesses in 2009 are not like small businesses were just twenty years ago. Technology and flexibility play an important role in the management of even the smallest business today. For 2009, we’ve divided our review of SMB accounting programs into two groups; this section looks at programs costing around $1,000 and under. Our June issue will focus on larger-scale SMB systems.

From Mobile Devices to Monitors, Hardware is Still a Key Factor

Technology is helping small businesses run leaner. Lisa explains that sometimes this means reducing staff – but not because of cost-cutting measures. Instead, new technologies often streamline otherwise tedious tasks, allowing businesses to work smarter.

Many technologists get excited over the capabilities of new software, but for Isaac, it’s all about the hardware. Gadgets big and small, as well as computers, monitors and other tools make technology real and touchable. Here are a few hardware items that can benefit professional practices.

Our new Executive Editor comments on the nature of change: A new president, a changing banking system, and an onslaught of new tax codes represent only a few of the notable changes that have occurred over the past year. And, of course, a new leader for The CPA Technology Advisor.

Special Feature

A Productivity in Practice Feature

Not everyone gets to share their personal mission statement with so many people, but if you’re a frequent reader of Randy’s column, you know that he’s had the privilege of living his mission statement: “To help as many people as possible use technology in the way that benefits them most.”