What Exhibitors Say

"This was our first year exhibiting at the Sleeter Conference, and we're definitely glad we came! We met so many great accountants and bookkeepers, the Sleeter Group was amazing to work with - really, a solid and very-well run show, not to mention such a fun one! Looking forward to seeing you all again next year!"

Kasey Bayne - FreshBooks - 2011 Exhibitor

"The annual Sleeter Group Accounting Solutions Conference is our best event of the year! Best attendees, best results and the best ROI…by far!"

Bob Lewis- Concur - 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"These attendees come here to learn. They actually seek out vendors to get an overview of solutions that can help their clients. We've already had one sale and multiple engagements within one week of the conference. That's great ROI!"

"The Sleeter Accounting Conference continues to attract top quality influencers that positively impact technology decisions at small businesses. As a technology vendor selling in the small business space, its a must attend event!"

Grant Wickes- Wasp Barcode Technologies - 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"Doug Sleeter always draws in the best speakers, presenters and exhibitors for the Conferences. Everyone we meet there is genuinely interested in professional development and staying on the forefront of industry advancements. It's no mystery why each Conference is better than the one before."

Jim Torpey- InsynQ - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"This is the first time we have participated at the Sleeter conference and I must say it was super exciting. With innovation and cloud being the recurrent theme at the conference, it was a perfect match for us at Zoho."

Prashant Ganti - Zoho Corp - 2011 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter 2011 Conference was the first for Wave Accounting, and we'll definitely be back! Our booth traffic was fantastic during the entire conference, and the attendees were engaged. This is a must-attend event for vendors targeting the small business space as the attendees are a very influential crowd."

Scott Zandbergen - Wave Accounting - 2011 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Group is the class of all accounting technology conferences, for a variety of reasons: knowledgeable attendees, incredible staff, session content, and a close knit membership who keep coming back year after year."

Chuck Vigeant - Clearify - 2011 Exhibitor

" I was really impressed with the eagerness and interest that all of your delegates had in Zed Axis, they really "just got it" - I have a great list of delegates to follow up with - your event has provided the platform for us to achieve great things in the coming months. All of that would not have been possible without the Sleeter Group."

Steve Batten - Zed Systems - 2011 Exhibitor

"This was our first year exhibiting at the Sleeter Group Conference. We found the experience to be extremely beneficial and rewarding. The attendees were all very eager to learn about new products and easy to talk to. We'll definitely be back!"

Matt Schwartz - NeliX TransaX - 2010 Exhibitor

"With the Sleeter Conference, Doug ontinues to provide the accounting community with a crystal ball to peek into future. Consultants and accountants leave equipped with knowledge and skills that separate them from the pack - and they have a lot along the way!"

"Sleeter Group people just plain "get it", and show so much enthusiasm when learning about what opportunities our Method Integration application can bring to them. This is the one conference we know that we'll be back exhibiting in, year after year."

Katie Riley - Method Integration - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Conference represents an amazing opportunity to connect with the most targeted audience of accounting software consultants and enjoy quality face time with our customers and prospects. Through our partnership with The Sleeter Group, we have been able to cultivate relationships with top-tier consultants and successfully educate the market about SmartVault."

Allie Collins - SmartVault - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 , 2011 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Group's Conference provides first hand, up-to-date information about QuickBooks to help you build your QuickBooks consulting practice -- whether you are just getting started or have been serving QuickBooks clients for years. The Conference provides an excellent opportunity to learn from QuickBooks experts, as well as network with your peers to share ideas and best practices for building your client base."

Lesley Merson, Group Product Manager - Intuit - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"This was, hands down, the best conference we’ve exhibited at, great quality of attendee and very engaged! The practitioners The Sleeter Group attracts have a genuine concern for their clients and are insistent on recommending best of breed solution for their client base; the shared passion to fulfill the technology needs of small businesses helps drive our organization goals while creating valuable long term relationships in the process. We are already looking forward to next year!"

Scott Eganhouse - Gillware - 2010 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Group 2010 Accounting Solutions Conference was not only an opportunity to network with some of the industries most respected leaders, but also a huge source of quality prospects who are there to actually learn about the vendors, and a fun atmosphere overall!"

Cameron Hendrick - eMochila -2008, 2010 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Conference attracts a deeply engaged group of accounting professionals who are technologically-savvy and focused on taking a proactive and strategic approach to client accounting services through cloud computing and practice management best practices."

Melissa Rothchild- CPA2Biz - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Group Conference was quite an eye-opening experience. In comparison to other shows that we have attended in the past, this Conference exceeded our expectations. The attendees were professional and inquisitive about our products. We spoke with numerous attendees who would listen to our presentation and ask reflective, probing questions. This Conference provided excellent opportunities to spend time with the attendees so that we could show the value of our products. The Sleeter Group Conference was the best conference that I have attended over the past five years."

Justin Kohn - Greatland Corporation - 2009 Exhibitor

"Companies wishing to establish a channel to the QuickBooks consultant market need to schedule The Sleeter Group Conference into their marketing plans. This is as close to a QuickBooks "channel" as you will find. The Conference organizers also recognize the value the exhibitors bring to their delegates, and work hard to make sure there is ample time for networking and introductions to occur. This Conference is always one of our best exhibit experiences throughout the year. Hats off to the entire Sleeter team!"

Andrew Bates - Softrak - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Exhibitor

"Your show exceeded our expectations. The attendees were not only there in droves but they were very active and very receptive. We talked to a very high percentage of the people there and your show was the clear highlight of the trade show season. "

Chris Farrell - Virtual Software - 2009, 2010 Exhibitor

Results Software exhibited at 11 conferences and tradeshows in 2011. Most, because we needed to be there... The Sleeter conference is different - we WANTED to be there and looked forward to it all year!!! We're starting the count down to October 22nd, 2012!! See you there!!!

"This was the best conference we've been to in a long time. Not only did we find companies to partner with, people who wanted to buy our software, and people who wanted to sell our software, but we also learned a lot about how to better meet the needs of The Sleeter Group community members."

Mike Honig - Results Software - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Conference gave us the quality traffic and exposure that I do not believe we could have received any other way."

Lee Walthall - XpandedReports, Inc - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"I found the Conference to be an excellent event for our company. It provided further validation for us in the growing need among QuickBooks consultants and end users for our integrated time and billing solution, BillQuick. We found the show to be the most successful for us yet. The show was extremely well run and organized."

Angelo Lillo - BQE Software, Inc. - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Group Conference was a great place for us as a software vendor looking to partner with SMB accounting professionals. The Sleeter team was great, and the attendees were perfect since they have contact into businesses both at a business level and a technology level."

Joe Dwyer - Propelware - 2008, 2009 Exhibitor

"For an exhibitor, the Sleeter Conference delivers a large audience of accounting software technology professionals with an above average understanding of the issues facing small businesses. Awesome!"

Ted Harding - Legrand Software - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"Frankly, The Sleeter Conference is the best accountant show that I attend. The attendees and exhibitors are truly interested in learning more about the industry, and engage in a way that other shows lack."

Rene Lacerte - www.bill.com, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 Exhibitor

"We found the Sleeter Conference to be an excellent opportunity to interact with the top QuickBooks ProAdvisors. We recognize that advisors are uniquely qualified to identify the needs of their clients and to provide insightful suggestions for addressing those needs. The Sleeter Conference provided a great venue for working with our current resellers and establishing long-term relationships with advisors who truly excel in their practices and best support their clients."

Pete Schofield - PGSoft, Inc. - 2006, 2007 Exhibitor

"We have exhibited at the Sleeter Group Conference every year. The attendees are exactly the right demographic for us and the Conference is always extremely well run. It's the one conference we never miss."

Grant Kimball - Fishbowl Inventory - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Exhibitor

"We find the Sleeter Group Conference attendees to be the most knowledgeable audience we approach all year. These folks are the most serious QuickBooks advisors out there. Doug's ability to motivate and inform this audience about Intuit's products and services make it a must for developers, add-on providers, and other companies with products that interface with QuickBooks. Reaching through the QuickBooks advisors to the end user through this show has been very productive for our company."

Clare R. Greenlaw Jr, V.P. Business Development - EiPrinting - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Group's Conference was simply the BEST show of the year for us. It allowed us to meet the best of the best QuickBooks consultants in the nation and the in-depth sessions really allowed us to engage with the audience and turn leads into sales. We're looking forward to participating every year."

Will Breiholz, General Manager - BQE Software - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 Exhibitor

"As a first time exhibitor, we were very pleased with the number of qualified leads. The attendees provided a good cross section of the QuickBooks market, and the information provided at the Conference helped us better define our product for the QuickBooks market."

Stuart Neale - PrintBoss - 2008 Exhibitor

"In our first year of exhibiting our accounting solutions at the annual Sleeter Group event, we had many great interactions with the attendees. The quality of questions posed to us was above and beyond what we experience day-to-day. The Conference sessions were packed full of great information and will help all of us with best practices to achieve our common goal of making the small- and mid-sized business owners even more productive and successful. We hope to be back with you at the 2008 conference!"

Lisa Keller - Sage Software - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Group Conference is one of our favorite conferences. This year, once again, it exceeded our expectations. The attendees show tremendous interest in learning more about our offerings. Every year we come back with insightful feedbacks and great leads. We highly recommend this Conference."

Jay Krishnan - PayCycle - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Group Conference was the perfect way to wrap up our 2006 show season. I was really impressed with the Conference sessions, attendee quality, and speaking opportunities we received to educate the audience on our services. I also can't say enough about the Sleeter crew who went out of their way to make us feel welcome and taken care of. I definitely recommend this show hands-down to any company looking to reach QuickBooks accountants and bookkeepers."

Anu Sanghvi - PayCycle - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Exhibitor

"15 years of exhibiting at trade shows and conferences, and it just doesn't get any better than this. Great Conference, relevant topics, and knowledgeable speakers make this a show that decision makers attend. These are the tech-savvy buyers that appreciate the value your product brings to the table."

John Allen - Cabinet NG - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Exhibitor

"We were a first time exhibitor and this experience more than exceeded our expectations. The attendees with whom we met really understand the small business process as well as their needs. We will be back with a bigger presence next year."

Jake Matyas - BigTime - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Group Conference is clearly our best opportunity of the year to meet and discuss our software and services with top notch accounting consultants from around the country. We are looking forward to next year!"

Gene Fleming - Cabinet NG - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Conference provided an excellent opportunity for us to demonstrate the capabilities of our software directly to an important part of our target audience of accountants, CPAs, and ProAdvisors."

Doug Blackburn, PDG Software - 2007, 2008 Exhibitor

"This was our first Conference experience, and I must say it was phenomenal. The staff was easy to work with and very personable. The attendees were knowledgeable and able to converse with us regarding actual clients who were in need of our product. We approached The Sleeter Group as an opportunity to build relationships with QuickBooks ProAdvisors and we did just that. Within days of returning to the office, we have received calls and evaluation downloads that have exceeded our expectations. Thank you!"

Dione Grillo , ecricket LLC - 2007 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Group Conference is the only place to get in touch with the cream of the QuickBooks crop. The best of the best QuickBooks ProAdvisors, trainers, and experts all came to our table and were very receptive to our new QuickBooks report writer product. The Conference staff is top notch, and always on top of things. We won't be missing this show!"

Brad Waddell - FlexQuarters - 2006, 2007 Exhibitor

“The Sleeter Group really makes sure that the "Advisors" understand what a sponsor can do for their individual business. A very good group to work with!”

David Crary, President - HindSite Software - 2004, 2005 Exhibitor

"Even though our product is designed for the typical QuickBooks user, we were skeptical of the quality of the leads we would generate and the interest from the professionals attending. I can honestly say we were pleasantly surprised! The Sleeter Group does a great job with the Conference that offers a truly professional environment."

Neal Katz - Count Me In, LLC - 2006, 2008 Exhibitor

"The quality of the sessions and the knowledge and abilities of The Sleeter Group presenters is exceptional. The Sleeter Group's annual Conference is filled with useful training, practical tips, and techniques on using QuickBooks to build your practice and deepen your client relationships. It's worth attending the annual Conference just to learn from the collective depth of knowledge of The Sleeter Group's network members."

Rich Walker, Director - Intuit - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"I found the participants at The Sleeter Group Conference to be the most advanced I've met to date in their understanding and support of solutions that integrate with QuickBooks. This is a group that knows that in order to best serve their clients, they may need to expand their horizons in seeking the right solutions."

Ed Schaffer, Group Manager - Intuit - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"We're glad we chose The Sleeter Conference as our launch pad for Method Integration. The feedback from accountants was insightful, and the excitement they shared with us on what we are accomplishing with Method made the trip valuable in itself. The fact that we also now have hundreds of educated "influencers" spreading the word about our new product makes the Conference a smash hit for us."

Paul Jackson - Alocet, Inc. - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Exhibitor

"It was a great way to really network with hundreds of accountants in a very short time."

Doug Murray - SageWorks, Inc. - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Conference is a great way to stay in touch with technology as well as with good friends. As always, The Sleeter Group team did a super job."

Don Quatacker , DiCentral - 2006, 2007 Exhibitor

"As a first time exhibitor, the tabletop style helped us get similar exposure as experienced exhibitors. We also found that the time brainstorming with other vendors taught us a lot."

Paul McFarlane - American Riviera Software - 2006, 2007, 2008 Exhibitor

"The most valuable trade show we attend all year."

Terry Merrill - MISys - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Conference was my first trade show to participate in with DiCentral. I was extremely pleased with the turnout, the wonderful people we came in contact with, and the Conference as a whole. I look forward to attending next year in hopes for another great learning experience! Thank you!"

A. Hennesy - DiCentral - 2006, 2007 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Group Conference provided a top-notch experience in all aspects!"

Diane Williams - AccountingWEB - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"Excellent show! Looking forward to next year. You guys continue to exceed my expectations year after year."

Debbie Sabin - GHG Corporation - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Exhibitor

"The Sleeter Group Conference for our company was an excellent experience."

Lee Walthall - Pash LLC - 2008 Exhibitor

"Thank you. Very well done!"

Dave Keenan, BankServ - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 Exhibitor