Mary Girsch-Bock is a graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago. She began her career as accountant and later made the switch to writing full time, concentrating on business and technology, with a focus on small business. A former QuickBooks beta tester, Mary has been a featured regular contributor to CPA Practice Advisor since 2002, and she has also been published in The Motley Fool, The Blueprint, and Property Manager.com. She currently writes a monthly accounting and technology-related blog for PLANERGY, and ghostwrites several blogs for various software companies.
May 12, 2014
Basic System Functions – 5 Stars The Financial Edge is available as an on-premise product or as a hosted product. Though a robust system, The Financial Edge is easily navigated, with a drop-down menu at the top of the main screen offering access to system modules. A vertical navigation bar offers quick access to all...…
May 12, 2014
BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS: 4.5 Stars 100 percent cloud-based, Aplos requires no product installation, a plus for small nonprofits with limited staff. The main user interface contains several tabs listed vertically on the left side of the screen: Dashboard, Settings, Accounts, Transactions, Contacts, and Reports. Rather than continuing as an App-based system, Aplos made the transition...…
May 12, 2014
BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 5 Stars Fully scalable, with users able to add to the core system, AccuFund is available in three versions: a traditional desktop version, an online version of the desktop product and AccuFund Anywhere, a cloud-based system which currently offers the core system modules plus Accounts Receivable and Allocation Management(these were both...…
May 12, 2014
BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 5 Stars The web-based version, Serenic Navigator Express, removes the need for Serenic personnel to install and configure the system. System implementation is wizard-driven, with ongoing product support provided by Serenic support staff as needed, though some initial training could be beneficial. Assistance with implementation is available if requested. Using Serenic...…
May 12, 2014
BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 4.75 Stars Designed by CPAs, FastFund Nonprofit Accounting is available in both Basic and Premium editions, making it a good fit for smaller nonprofits looking for a product that also offers room to grow. FastFund Nonprofit Accounting can be used with Windows or Mac Operating systems, and all data is secured...…
May 12, 2014
GMS or Grants Management Systems is nonprofit accounting and financial management software designed for larger nonprofit organizations and government entities that require grants or project management capability.
March 13, 2014
So where does a retailer start when looking for a point of sale system? Just like there are a variety of retail businesses, there are also a lot of POS systems on the market, with some geared for smaller markets looking to automate for the first time, while others are designed for larger retail businesses…
March 13, 2014
Retail Star, from CAM Commerce, is a comprehensive POS and front/back office management tool. Designed with specialty retailers in mind, Retail Star is a modular system, so users can choose the modules they need and add on to their system when necessary.
March 13, 2014
In business for over 30 years, Cougar Mountain Software has remained a strong player in the software arena, providing targeted software solutions to small and mid-sized businesses. The Denali line of software products continues that trend, offering a solid point of sale product that can be utilized by specialty retailers of just about any size.
March 13, 2014
Recently revised, Quick Books Point of Sale offers these same small to mid-sized retailers an enhanced point of sale product that makes it easy to process transactions, while offering more flexibility and scalability than ever before.
August 26, 2013
While many small retailers continue to use a cash register, many others have moved into more sophisticated payment systems; which can increase sale processing speed by quickly scanning bar codes, and processing electronic payments quickly.
May 27, 2013
2013 review of accounting systems for not-for-profit organizations.
