Today's start-ups need a crash course in the latest legal technology

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Attorneys in a start-up firm which wants to use technology to make its practice more efficient should become computer-literate before deciding which system to purchase. Initial choices include deciding whether to go with Apple computers or IBM-compatible ones. Software packages ought to capitalize on the firm's strengths and weaknesses, and adequate planning and pre-delivery testing must precede implementation. Obtaining software through a vendor can facilitate maintenance and repair. An unbiased consultant may be helpful.

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Accounting software adds up; upgraded systems meet clients' new demands

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Law firms should remember that upgrading their accounting systems can be well worth the money. After determining financial system needs, they should look for a system with a relational data base, fourth-generation language, flexible data structure, a report writer function, firm-wide online access, and integration into third-party software. The system should also have centralized management so its security can be better controlled.

Evaluation, Software, Accounting

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