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Should You Consult For Microsoft, Intuit Or Both?

By Qazi, Shafat
Publication: CPA Technology Advisor
Date: Saturday, October 1 2005
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A Developer's Perspective

Microsoft's release of Small Business Accounting 2006 (SBA) carries with it excitement and top-level positioning in the minds of small business owners. This is Microsoft's marketing

machine in action. The impact on your firm is that your clients and prospects expect informed guidance regarding their accounting software in general, and SBA in specific. Each time the topic comes up, a new opportunity arises to strengthen client relationships, gain new clients and grow revenues.

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Recently, many BillQuick Advisors have contacted us (most of them also QuickBooks Pro Advisors) regarding this question: "Should I prepare myself to consult for Microsoft's SBA?" If you are not currently weighing this opportunity, you soon will be.

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