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Lists information on services provided by several firms specializing in bank evaluation for corporate clients. Includes Cate's Consulting Analysts, Thomson Bankwatch and Veribanc.

Presents the results of the January Inc. FaxPoll on people and their banks. How often people have changed their primary banks in the past three years; How often people's primary bank contact has changed in the past three years; Things people's banks have done in the past three years; More.

Presents, in chart form, how business owners have trimmed cash outflow, and the estimated dollar savings. Accurate Information Services, South Plainfield, N.J.; Dickens Data Systems, Norcross, Ga.; Milo Technologies, Tucson; PDQ Printing & Signs, Las Vegas; Details.

Presents, in chart form, how companies across the country with sales of $1 million to $15 million keep lenders abreast of what's happening in their businesses.

Suggests that if you have postponed or dismissed the need for estate planning, consider the tax consequences for unsheltered bequests. Consult an accountant; Annual gifting; Second-to-die insurance; More.

Presents some of the results from an `Inc.' survey detailing the crucial role of the office manager (OM). Gearcon General Contractors; Inova Corp.; Landmark Systems; Jacumin Engineering & Machine Co.; Ideal Computer Services; Details.

Presents in chart form highlights of the results of an `Inc.' survey, which questioned how much should you pay yourself (CEO).

Presents some of the results from an informal poll of 20 fast growing companies, which revealed some interesting variations on tried-and-true approaches to the end-of-the-year incentive. R.W. Frookies; American Power Conversion; J.A. West; Leegin Leather; Imtech; National Leisure Group; Details.

Presents a chart with a list of professional credentials that certainly matter.

Lists a variety of electronic access systems that are far more than foolproof, giving their names, functions, benefits, drawbacks, and basic installation cost. Includes systems from Recognition Systems of San Jose, Calif., Digital Signatures, Columbia , Md., and Northern Computers of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Compiles `Inc.'s' list of regional next-day services.

Presents a chart listing various network matchmaking services and their fees.

Looks at customer support services of 5 software publishers of various sizes. Charts their software type, hours, staff, types of phone lines and time needed to get questions answered.

Announces the availability of a free directory of CPA firms. Details the differences in fees, services and training of certified public accountants, accountants, enrolled agents and tax preparers.