July 10 , 2006

TechXpress Partners with Barbich Longcrier Hooper & King
to Offer QuickBooks Classes

San Luis Obispo, CA -- Local information technology services firm, TechXpress and the accounting and consulting firm of Barbich Longcrier Hooper & King have partnered to offer a series of QuickBooks classes through the San Luis Obispo TechXpress Training Center.

TechXpress staff and Barbich Longcrier Hooper & King (BLHK) Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors have developed a course curriculum aimed at increasing knowledge and proficiency in the fundamentals and inner-workings of QuickBooks – the nation's best selling small business accounting and business management software. The BLHK Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisors will also be teaching the courses.

We felt that professional accountants can best address accounting and tax questions and offer good, practical business solutions to our clients,“ said TechXpress' Director of Training Services, Darren Karner.

“We believe the partnership with TechXpress will leverage the technological and instructional expertise of TechXpress and the accounting and QuickBooks knowledge of Barbich Longcrier Hooper & King to give trainees the highest level of instruction available on the Central Coast,“ said Hillary Trout, who will be a BLHK course instructor. Trout also noted that, although QuickBooks is very popular for its ease of use, statistics show that nearly 80 percent QuickBooks users regularly consult an accountant for set-up and expert advice.

“We believe the partnership with TechXpress will leverage the technological and instructional expertise of TechXpress and the accounting and QuickBooks knowledge of Barbich Longcrier Hooper & King to give trainees the highest level of instruction available on the Central Coast,” said Hillary Trout, who will be a BLHK course instructor. Trout also noted that, although QuickBooks is very popular for its ease of use, statistics show that nearly 80 percent QuickBooks users regularly consult an accountant for set-up and expert advice.

Like all other TechXpress Training Center courses, the QuickBooks classes are 3-hour intensive courses aimed at fitting into clients’ busy schedules. Basic, Intermediate and Advanced classes will be offered. For the $199 course fee, students will also be able to contact the instructor at BLHK with follow-up questions for up to seven days following completion of the course.

The first BLHK instructed QuickBooks Basics class is scheduled for 7/28/06. Because class sizes are kept small, seating is limited so early enrollment is strongly recommended. To enroll, call the TechXpress Training Center at 1-877-850-TECH (8324) or send an e-mail to training@techxpress.net.

The TechXpress Training Center is located at 3450 Broad Street, Suite 101 in San Luis Obispo. TechXpress is a full service IT (information technology) company focused on providing high performance technology solutions to small businesses and consumers on the Central Coast. Offerings include 24/7 Computer & Network Support Services, Computer Training, Website Solutions, and Broadband Internet access. For more information visit www.techxpress.net or call 782-TECH (8324).

Barbich Longcrier Hooper & King has offices in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, and Bakersfield. BLHK has serviced client's needs for over 30 years handling everything from tax planning and financial reporting issues to business consulting and client accounting services. For more information about the accounting services offered by BLHK contact Hillary Trout (hillaryt@blhk.com) or Chris Will (chrisw@blhk.com) or visit www.blhk.com.

TechXpress, Inc. is in no way affiliated with Tech Express, TechExpress, Technology Express or Tech Xpress.