We weren’t looking for it, but now I know we need it. We were not really looking for any software when we first started. We just fell across this at the RSA Meeting this last year. So, we did the demo with your team and really looked at it and thought we would like to try it out.

This will take us into the future. We are becoming more and more graphics oriented this day and age and the type of software that we were using previously just wasn’t cutting it. This seemed like a software that ...

As the end of the taxable year approaches, the decision to purchase software is important for the business owner. Eric R. Shivers, CPA offers some insight into tax planning for some beneficial deductions of year end purchases.

Details of the Deduction

The IRS allows for the benefit of a current year deduction for purchased computer software through a special election on the taxpayer’s federal income tax return.  Generally, software that is purchased is amortized (expensed) over 36 months.  The special election under Code Sec. 179, allows the tax payer to deduct 100% of the purchased software costs in ...

Companies have found that being proactive in managing their sales tax compliance helps to prevent negative audit results.

State and local governments are increasing their audit initiatives against companies to compensate for their revenue shortfall. And that includes the sign and graphics industry. Not only has the momentum picked up among auditors, but the expertise among these auditors is decreasing, which leaves businesses at a disadvantage if they aren’t on top of laws and regulations.

How can you prepare ahead of time and ensure your business processes are running smoothly?

• One of the first ways ...

Keith Nichols, inkDOTS owner in Cypress, TX, shared his success with Control in the few months he's been using it. During the demo of Control, Keith immediately figured he would save about 2-3 hours a day. Now that Control has been in place, Keith estimates it actually saves 3-5 man hours per day. Keith estimated a full ROI within 90 days.

With a before and after look, Keith depicts how, with Control, he increased his profit on sales, eliminated duplicate work and shares some features he's found most beneficial.

We were entering and duplicating data at ...

Keith Nichols, inkDOTS owner in Cypress, TX, shared his success with Control in the few months he's been using it. During the demo of Control, Keith immediately figured he would save about 2-3 hours a day. Now that Control has been in place, Keith estimates it actually saves 3-5 man hours per day. Keith estimated a full ROI within 90 days.

With a before and after look, Keith depicts how, with Control, he increased his profit on sales, eliminated duplicate work and shares some features he's found most beneficial.

We were entering and duplicating data at ...