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The latest edition of Signs of the Times sign contest winners.

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Business-Management Software
Cyriuous tool offers enhanced payroll, financial functions

Cyrious (Baton Rouge, LA) is presenting an updated version of Control Out of the Box (OOB) estimating and business-management software. Key enhancements to Control OOB include streamlined payroll and accounts-payable functions. Additional features include QuickBook integration, method-based pricing, job tracking and the ability to fax, print or e-mail estimates. (800) 552-1418; www.cyrious.com . . . » MORE

Website Designs
SignPresence offers several website alternatives

SignPresence (Lincoln, NE) is offering three new designs to its repertoire of sign-design websites. The company now offers 12 sign designs that vary menu placement, iconography and color schemes. SignPresence also offers a glossary of 575 industry-related terms on every website that helps customers understand vital sign concepts, materials and procedures. (877) 446-7163; www.signpresence.com . . . » MORE

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Capitalize on Tax Savings
By lowering taxable income, the Economic Stimulus Act can still cut your 2008 tax bill.

The Economic Stimulus Act (ESA) padded middle-income families’ wallets last spring and summer, but ESA’s additional goal is to encourage business purchases. Businesses can still enjoy ESA’s two tax incentives: enhanced expensing and temporary bonus depreciation. Michael C. Meidel, CPA and partner in Peoria, IL-based Clifton Gunderson LLP, a national, certified, public accounting firm, said ESA allows companies to significantly i . . . » MORE

Estimating in the Blind
Accurate estimating requires a team effort.

We often worry about things after the sale. Did I screw up on the estimate; are we going to make money? Was I the lowest bid, and, if so, did we leave too much money on the table? These common worries occur because we very often don’t make the money we anticipated because of a poor estimate. This same problem exists conversely. If I lost the bid, did I overestimate the project, which left the company without a sale? A fine line can separate . . . » MORE

Cyrious Software Hires Marketing Director
Luehrsen will aid in creating PR campaigns.

Cyrious Software (Ocoee, FL) has named Jenna Luehrsen director of marketing. She will assume responsibilities of previous director Danny Tangredi, including creating campaigns and managing the company’s PR efforts. Luehrsen graduated from St. Bonaventure University with her bachelor’s art degree in journalism and mass communications. . . . » MORE

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