Ablest Selects VCG's StaffSuite Staffing Software in 230 User Deal

VCG's StaffSuite® and StaffSuite WorldLink® to increase branch productivity through integration of Web site and software.

(PRWEB) October 10, 2005 -- VCG Inc., the developer of StaffSuite® and WebPAS® software solutions for leading staffing companies, and Ablest Inc. (Amex: AIH), announced today a partnership to implement VCG's StaffSuite and its integrated Web portal, StaffSuite WorldLink® throughout Ablest's 54 offices and 230 users nationwide.

Kurt R. Moore, Ablest President and CEO, said, "The implementation of the new systems will begin immediately and when completed should provide a well-crafted solution that meets the needs of each functional area of our business. In addition, this technology supports our expansion initiative and focus on profitable growth through industry-leading service."

Ablest anticipates StaffSuite to increase branch productivity due to its full integration of front-office and pay/bill functions. In addition, the integration of StaffSuite WorldLink will give Ablest a Web portal that acts as an online job board for candidates and employees and enables customers to enter job orders for quick follow-up. StaffSuite will also be integrated with Ablest's Great Plains® software for corporate accounting, finance, human resources and customer service processes.

Ablest was recently recognized in the May, 27, 2005 issue of Staffing Industry's Report "Top U.S. Staffing Firms," list with revenue of more than $116 million in 2004. VCG now has 14 of the 98 firms on this exclusive list as clients, more than any other staffing software vendor.

Steve Taylor, President of VCG, said, "Ablest experienced tremendous revenue growth in 2004, and it is our goal to enable them to continue to increase revenue through enhanced productivity and customer service with StaffSuite. They join a growing number of staffing firms like Roth Staffing, Hobart West Group and The Nelson Family of Companies who have chosen our products to address their strategic business initiatives."

For more information regarding VCG, or our StaffSuite and WebPAS products, visit www.vcgsoftware.com or call 800-318-4983.

About VCG, Inc.

Our focus is your success. Since 1976 staffing firms have counted on VCG, Inc. for staffing software solutions that help them improve the productivity and profitability of their operations. Founded by staffing professionals and technologists intimately familiar with the business of staffing, VCG is the staffing industry's largest and most experienced dedicated staffing software development firm. VCG solutions today power hundreds of successful staffing companies and 12,000-plus staffing professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Australia. VCG, C-PAS, StaffSuite, TempWare-V, WebPAS, StaffSuite WorldLink, and WebPAS WorldLink are registered trademarks of VCG Inc.

About Ablest Inc.

Ablest Inc. provides its clients with staffing solutions, managed services and vendor-on-premise (VOP) programs. Staffing solutions include clerical, industrial, information technology, finance and accounting personnel provided through Ablest Staffing Services, Ablest Technology Services and Ablest Finance and Accounting. Ablest supplies more than 30,000 field employees and consultants to more than 3,500 businesses annually through 54 locations in the Eastern and Southwestern United States.

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