Close offers a secure, cloud‑based platform that lets organizations store, share, and manage files, messages, and contacts. The service includes tools such as eSignatures, email newsletters, and appointment scheduling, all hosted on the CountingWorks technology platform to ensure data protection and compliance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals and organizations often need a single, secure place to store a variety of digital assets—files, messages, contacts—and to manage related workflows such as electronic signatures, file sharing, email newsletters, and appointment scheduling. Existing solutions may require multiple disparate tools, leading to fragmented data and inefficient collaboration.
Solution
Close provides a cloud‑based platform that consolidates storage, communication, and productivity tools into one service. Users upload their digital assets, which remain their property, while Close handles hosting, backup, and optional sharing under limited permissions. Integrated features include eSignature capabilities, secure file sharing, email newsletter creation, and appointment scheduling, all accessible through a web interface or client software. The platform leverages CountingWorks’ secure infrastructure to protect data and offers optional scanning and processing of content to enable these features. By centralizing these functions, Close streamlines collaboration and reduces the need for multiple third‑party applications.
Target Audience
Close is aimed at small to medium‑sized businesses, professional service firms, and individual professionals who need an integrated solution for document management, client communication, and scheduling.
Features
- Centralized cloud storage for files, messages, contacts, and other digital content
- Built‑in eSignature tool for legally binding electronic signing
- Secure file sharing with permission controls and activity logging
- Email newsletter creation and distribution directly from the platform
- Appointment scheduling module with calendar integration
- Client software with automatic updates for seamless access to services
- Role‑based access and sharing permissions to maintain data ownership
- Backend powered by CountingWorks’ secure, compliant infrastructure