If you are a business that deals in direct-sales then you are going to need a full set of business tools to ensure your enterprise has the best chance of success. You could write everything up in a ledger like in days of old or use a combination of accounting and business tools to keep you on top of everything. Flourish is a very clean and professional set of business tools that provides you with all the ammunition to deal with everything from inventory, invoice creation, customer relations and reporting. It's a very user friendly way of managing your direct ... Read more
It’s funny, but a in the minds of a lot of people the days when a lawyer’s desk was just an oversized shelf for a pile of dusty and unorganized files disappeared with the death of Dickens and his host of colourful characters. Believe me, some of them still exist in offices nationwide and it’s quite worrying to think of delicate legal matters piled high in this way. If only there was a simple system to get these guys organized. Well there is and Clio bills itself as the one for the small and solo firm. Let’s face it these are just ... Read more
What's the job in the office that you hate most? Accounts, right? It's also the job that's the hardest to fill when you advertise. You tend to end up with some grumpy retired guy who doesn't really fit in with the rest of the team. And what happens if he's sick for the week or goes on holiday? You are stumped, aren't you? If you are a small business it might not be a full-time position anyway. If only there was an automated system that would take care of everything. Well AnyAP fills that position. This accounting application automates the ... Read more
"Better get a lawyer, son" - that's how the song goes, isn't it? Well, it's easy enough to get a lawyer alright but not so easy to get the RIGHT lawyer for you. One with the right knowledge and expertise on the case you have for them not to mention one that suits your budget. RFPattorney is a legal marketplace application that's similar to other legal apps like the recently reviewed Quigal. By utilizing the power of the Internet and social media it provides a new of connecting practicing lawyers with potential clients making it a win-win situation for all ... Read more
There are certainly enough occasions where a signed contract needs to be provided to seal a deal. You know what some people are like...they literally HAVE to have your signed name on the dotted line. Its all down to legals really, isnt it? Well, what if there was another way of legally 'signing' a contract without the whole time consuming rigmarole of physically exchanging signed contracts. Signsquid is a business and legal application that delivers you the only legally binding signed contract online with two authentication factors. Read more
Here’s one with a potential double sided benefit in that it can help those people looking for a top-tier lawyer and also act as a marketing tool for those very same legal eagles. Obviously if you’re after the brains of a top-tier lawyer your requirement is unlikely to be in respect of a small family house purchase (unless it’s a mansion in Beverly Hills) or a small unpaid debt claim. In this respect the site is clearly aimed at individuals or businesses with a fairly complex legal issue who are willing to spend the going rate for proven quality. Read more
There are a few business expense trackers out there and this one sits comfortably as one of the easiest to use. Staff can claim out of pocket expenses and mileage expenditure very simply under categories you set up. What’s more you can export the data in a QuickBooks readable format or to Excel. Small businesses can overcome the nightmare of spreadsheets by signing up for as little as $5.95 a month. Individual users can enjoy the app and its helpful features for free. To set up an account you can use the default categories, create your own or import a QuickBooks chart ... Read more
If you run a small business or indeed work for yourself and struggle with your accounts then this bookkeeping app might well be for you. It’s ok keeping your invoices in a ring binder and marking them as paid with a marker pen but sooner or later the taxman is likely to want a look at some back-up information for the numbers you enter on your tax return. How nice it would feel if you could present a profit & loss account and a balance sheet without ever having had any accountancy training. Read more
As a sports club treasurer myself I know exactly how much unpaid time and effort goes into getting the books straight and making sure there is enough money in the bank to pay for kit, buses, food and that nasty smelling spray that seems to cure all aches and pains. How nice it is then to see an app especially built for us unsung heroes of the sports field. As the guys behind TreasureEase point out, most people who blindly volunteer for the role are not accountants and therefore the pleasure of navigating Excel spreadsheets will come as a bit of ... Read more
I’ve seen a few good booking apps around and this one is certainly up there in terms of look and ease of use. If you run a service business such as a hair salon, photographic studio or equipment rental shop then Book’d will enable you to create a website styled to your choice and start taking online bookings, and better still online payments, in minutes. As you would expect with a system like this it not only makes it easy for your customers to book, and with that a reduction in the time you spend on the telephone, it also brings a ... Read more