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Church Software Jargon: Universal App

November 9, 2011 by Robert Leave a Comment

You can check out the current mobile applications choice. Definition of Universal Application: A Universal app is optimized to run on all iOS devices. It’s essentially an iPhone app and an iPad app built as one. (Although iPhone apps can be accessed on the iPad, they tend to be blown-up and distorted.) A Universal app… ⪼ Continue Reading…

Filed Under: Tech Tagged With: church management software, church mobile apps, church technology, communication

8 Things to Do When You Review Cloud Church Software

November 3, 2011 by Jay Leave a Comment

Define your needs. Make a list of the things you want the software to accomplish and rank them by importance. Getting caught up in all of the hype is easy, so knowing your priorities before you get started will help keep you on track. Take the program for a test drive. Sign up for a… ⪼ Continue Reading…

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Church Software Jargon: Legacy System

October 27, 2011 by Jay Leave a Comment

Legacy System defined: An old technology, computer system, or application program that continues to be used, typically because it still functions for the users’ needs, even though newer technology or more efficient methods of performing a task are now available. (Wikipedia) System that has been in existence for a long time and that continues to… ⪼ Continue Reading…

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Church Software Jargon: SaaS or Software as a Service

October 26, 2011 by Jay 1 Comment

Definition of SaaS: Software as a Service (SaaS) is software that is rented rather than purchased. Instead of buying software and paying for periodic upgrades, SaaS is subscription-based, and all upgrades are provided during the term of the subscription. When the subscription period expires, the software is no longer valid. SaaS can be implemented with… ⪼ Continue Reading…

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ChMS Technical Jargon Introduction

October 26, 2011 by Robert Leave a Comment

Now you can understand technical mumbo-jumbo without getting an IT degree Every industry has a set of unique words, expressions, and acronyms that sound like gibberish to outsiders. (For example, the above sub-heading uses IT as an acronym for Information Technology.) Understanding the marketing puffery and technical jargon used in the church software industry without… ⪼ Continue Reading…

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Church Bookkeeping vs Church Accounting Software

October 11, 2011 by Robert Leave a Comment

Is there a difference between church bookkeeping software vs church accounting software? If so, what is it? Accountingtools.com Defines Bookkeeping Bookkeeping: Bookkeeping involves the recordation of basic business transaction in a recordkeeping system.  Merriam-Webster Defines Accounting Accounting: The practice and body of knowledge concerned primarily with: 1.    Methods for recording transactions2.    Keeping financial records3.    Performing… ⪼ Continue Reading…

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: church management software, fasb compliant software, fund accounting, irs compliant software, multisite churches

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