Technology
AICPA urges Congress to take action against patent trolls
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has issued a statement and letter to the leaders of both the United States Senate and House of Representatives, urging them to take action regarding patent refoms, which the group says is necessary because of what it calls fraudulent litigation by some organizations that exist solely for suing over patent rights.
New mobile banking tools designed for micro-businesses
-- Business productivity tools for smallest of businesses -- Bank designs Business Mobility Bundle for unique needs of micro-business segment -- Business owners can manage finances on the go with e-Business Checking account, a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 and mobile merchant services capabilities
Small business playbook gives SMBs a chance to win Super Bowl ad
Intuit announced its new small business program aimed at helping SMBs share their stories while giving them resources to help them succeed. Participants will also have a chance to get their own 30-second television ad aired during the Super Bowl.
Small business survey shows continued increase in use of social media
The Small Business Authority Finds Independent Business Owners Are Lax About Security Concerns
Tremendous Growth Spurs Future-Focused Firm to Up their Technology Ante
How the firm of Knutson CPA, PLLC handled a growth explosion with tech-savvy confidence
Change Management Doesn’t Work – Change Leadership Does
So the question for you is not about how you manage, but how you lead your firm and your clients to better success. Missing from all the talk about moving to the cloud are two key questions: What is the vision, and what is the roadmap?
New business service includes online and print billing, invoicing and portals
Billing technology provider Billtrust now offers a new service bundle that streamlines a company’s billing process. Called the “Power Package,” the bundle combines three of Billtrust’s most popular services—Invoice Central, Print/Mail Services and CustomerCare—into a single package that is implemented with a 60-day setup guarantee.
Banks increasing focus on risk management
Rising focus on board governance, enterprise-wide systems, risk and technology; operational risk deemed area that needs further attention