Member Blog Posts in "outsourcing"

The Power of Personal Development

posted on August 31, 2010

It is the time of year when executive leaders begin planning for the next year’s business and corporate growth.  Sometimes we do this through retreats, leadership workshops, or team building exercises.  As part of my personal planning process, I recently participated in a 21-day program conducted by Champions Edge.  I began the program with Read more »

Author: Penny Crow

How to Compare Accounting Software for Small Businesses

posted on July 19, 2010

Small Business article by Sheila Shanker via The Houston Chronicle – http://smallbusiness.chron.com/compare-accou Read more »

Author: Keith German

Software Selection Criteria

posted on July 7, 2010

Threaded throughout various posts within my Blog history are tips on what to look for in software worth investing in. Because criteria are different for every buyer it’s virtually impossible to truly develop a global list. Read more »

Author: Keith German

ERP Systems: How Hard Can it be to Select One?

posted on June 29, 2010

I recently came across a quick-read article with posts from two CIO’s documenting their advice on companies seeking to select a new ERP software system. Read more »

Author: Keith German

The Nonprofit Buyer

posted on June 16, 2010

One of the greatest challenges encountered by those seeking to find software for their business needs is that those within the organization are not “professional” buyers. Read more »

Author: Keith German

From the Software Buyer's Mindset

posted on June 14, 2010

I recently shared Blog post details from Software Advice in Austin, TX regarding the ongoing debate between best-of-breed versus integrated suite solutions. Let me now share some brief thoughts on the question that was posed – “How do you deal with choosing between all-in-one versus best-of-breed?” – for which there is really no concrete answer; i.e. each buyer has to determine this based on their unique needs and circumstances. Read more »

Author: Keith German

Saving on Bookkeeping: Avoid Stop-and-Go

posted on June 13, 2010

The responsibility of being efficient with bookkeeping doesn’t always fall 100% on the shoulders of your bookkeeper. The way you manage your bookkeeper has a lot to do with it as well. If you outsource your bookkeeping services to an independent bookkeeper or to a bookkeeping firm, there are a few tricks to know to get the best out of your bookkeeper. In this post, I’ll focus on the #1 recommendation that we give to all our clients: avoid Stop-and-Go. Read more »

Author: Patrick Bonnaure

So...what is an "outsourced CFO"?

posted on June 7, 2010

How many “hats” does the owner of a small to mid-sized company wear?  The old saying about “chief cook and bottle washer” is the norm.  They are the chief executive, operations manager, marketing director, bookkeeper and maintenance crew...and anything else that comes along. Given the laundry list of tasks assumed by your typical entrepreneur, why is an “outsourced CFO” so important? Read more »

Author: Ron Ratliff CPA

Software Selection…a Broad Brush Search is Essential

posted on May 5, 2010

I follow the TEC Blog regularly and appreciate their insights into the ERP software technology market. Their site in and of itself is quite amazing; clearly a lot of thought and work went into this service model. Recently, they submitted a post that I felt compelled to respond to regarding accounting software selection product ratings. Read more »

Author: Keith German

Protect your company with documented procedures

posted on April 17, 2010

If you've ever had an key employee absent for a period of time due to an accident or unexpected surgery, it is probably all to clear that written schedules and procedures are vital to the wellness of your business.  Even if the accounting or billing software has a manual - those should be considered as a good 'starting point', as best.  Every company has its own operating, accounting and billing quirks - so supplemental reports documenting additional tasks specific to your company that go along with a job are vital. Read more »

Author: Lillian Aaron