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Tags: ACCPAC ERP, asset tags, SAGE FAS, Depreciation, Fixed Assets

Blue Screen or Crash in Sage Pro ERP

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Tags: Accpac Pro, ACCPAC, Sage Pro ERP, SBT PRO | SAGE PRO | ERP Systems | FoxPro

It’s well known that enterprise resource planning (ERP) software increases productivity and efficiency by integrating vital internal and external business functions.

And for many businesses, Sage Accpac is the ERP software of choice because of its ease of use, depth of functionality, adaptability to changing business environments, and scalability to manage growth.

However, the upfront IT costs of an in-house implementation of Accpac can be prohibitive, particularly for young, growing businesses. Fortunately, Accpac is available as an off-premises, hosted, Cloud solution—eliminating the need for expensive software and hardware investment.

Benefits of Sage Accpac

Sage Accpac helps disparate business functions coordinate to increase performance across the board. Working seamlessly with Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 and numerous databases (e.g. Pervasive, Oracle, MS SQL), Accpac synchronizes all information so that all employees in each functional area of your company are working together to achieve maximum efficiency.

Sage Accpac applications include:

• operations and distribution management
• accounting and financial management
• payroll management
• global operations management
• services and project management
• customer relationship management (Version 6 is integrated with Sage’s award-winning CRM solution.)
• human resource management.

Not only will Sage Accpac aggregate information and supply it to all stakeholders, it provides analytic tools to empower informed decision making at the rapid pace demanded in today’s fast-moving business environment. As a specific example, consider how instant integration of human resources, project management, and customer relationship management can allow you to provide more accurate project price quotes.

Another key benefit of Accpac on the Cloud is that—due to its “pay for what you use” model—it’s easily scalable as your company grows. That’s true even if you expand internationally, because the software works with numerous currencies and five languages.

Implementation Steps

Although the Cloud-based Accpac is relatively easy to put into operation, it pays to work with a Sage Certified ERP consulting and services firm that can help ensure you get the package you need and then educate your employees on how to get the most benefit from the software.

Your employees won’t have to be “techies” to effectively use Accpac if they receive the proper instruction, including in-person training, online help, user manuals, and procedure guidelines.

The Bottom Line

You can improve your company’s efficiency—and therefore its profitability—by linking together all the moving parts of your business with the top-rated Sage Accpac ERP solution. And with the Cloud version, there’s no need for the bulk of the expense to be incurred at the outset. You can benefit from using Accpac now—and as your business grows. Talk with an PC Methods about how you can take advantage of this opportunity. The latest version of Accpac is Sage 300 ERP.

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Tags: Sage Accpac, Cloud Computing, ACCPAC ERP, Sage 300 ERP, ERP systems, quickbooks Pro

Every business owner wants to maximize production and extract optimal profitability from their venture. This is only reasonable. It is generally agreed that two of the most integral keys central to a successful operation are communication and efficiency. Sage 300 ERP (ACCPAC) is a business management client that operates with these tenets in mind; ACCPAC accelerates growth within and eventually beyond the framework of your business.

 Sage 300 ERP will change the way you look at all the moving parts that compose your business. Designed to function seamlessly with various operating systems, (be it Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8) and various databases, (Pervasive, MS SQL, Oracle) ACCPAC synchronizes everything your employees need to know into one ideal cost- effective solution. Using a cloud-based concept that keeps everyone and everything on the same page, Sage is formulated for internet use and is guaranteed to provide a dependable infrastructure for your growing business. Support for five languages and multiple currencies promises that no barriers get in the way of productivity if you expand internationally. Widely sharing information amongst every area of your operation has never been more straightforward. Technological accessibility is a concern of every business; even the savviest employees can have trouble with the at times overwhelming nature of morphing technologies and complex programming software. It should be possible for one to do his job without being an IT geek, and ACCPAC ensures that this will never be a concern. With proper training training, excellent online help, user manuals, and procedure manuals,  every member of your workforce can utilize every component of the software, meaning that you in turn can utilize every facet of that workforce.  Sage 300 ERP is designed to work for your company, not the other way around.

ACCPAC specializes in what you need to happen, when you need it. All of the programs included in Sage are committed to that ideal. The distribution solution keeps track of inventory, production rate and service department status - everything you need to be aware of - including order entry, inventory control, and sales tax calculating software, every inch of your expanding distribution cycle is at your fingertips.

Supporting your employees and all their individual unique skill sets is now, with the help of ACCPAC, as easy as you want it to be. Human resources are a snap with the services and project management solutions module; Time sheet support and project price quotes further aid to minimize the tedious legwork. The HR module ensures that while you help your workforce perform to their peak, you can keep comprehensive records of their progress and training.

For your operation to be at its best, you need business systems that work. Sage's business intelligence tools work. Be prepared to make faster, more informed decisions while taking more factors into account than ever before. Keeping costs low and achieving the proverbial bang for your buck is a concern ACCPAC is meant to address. Top rated among middle tier ERP solutions, Sage 300 ERP gets the job -- done more efficiently than any other.

 

 

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Tags: Sage Accpac, Sage 300 ERP, Sage Pro ERP, Supply Chain Management, Budget, Accpac Intelligence, ERP solutions

(Reprinted with permission from Redtail Solutions, one of PC Methods EDI partners)

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Tags: ERP systems, EDI, ASN, Supply Chain Management

Relationship Management is something that every successful business MUST focus on improving every day. It is the core of our existence and applies to any department, title and any organization. Having a system in place to centralize all of your important financial and client data will make it easy for your financial team to do what they are supposed to do, collect money.

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Tags: CRM | Sage CRM | SalesForce.com | Collections | Sa, Sage 300cloud

 

In the last two years or so the idea of software as a service has become quite a hot topic. Cloud Computing is a new(er) technology which is best described as an architecture in which companies can 'rent' technology services on the internet, rather than 'own ing' their own. 

 

Consisting of a shared data center where you can log in, customize applications and be up and running in under a week, and with a plethora of apps to choose from - CRM to HR and Accounting to custom - the possibilities seem endless. At a fraction of the cost of in-house systems, this looks like a great way for SMB's to better manage overhead cost and ROI in terms of a new IT investment, not to mention the ability to utilize employees to generate more business (instead of managing the system.)

 

  As an up and coming trend, Cloud Computing is behind many of the online conferences and marketing trends in development today.

 

  Some features and benefits include:

• Built in security, reliability & upgradeability
• Minimized risk involving application development and implementation
• Web-services integration
• Analytics, offline access and mobile deployment
• Speed application development
• Automated upgrades & real-time reporting
• Multiple languages and currencies

In conclusion, cloud computing is a viable option in today's business environments. Given more time there will certainly be more standards and assurance for the consumer. Our best advice would be to research potential vendors thoroughly, check references, start slow, and read your contract carefully. Additionally you'll want to determine how you plan on using the cloud and in what ways it will be the most beneficial to your organization.

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Tags: Cloud Computing, St. Charles Cloud Computing, ACCPAC ERP, SAAS, SAGECRM.COM

PrintBoss Enhancements for 2011

Special Offer!    Schedule your PrintBoss enhancement in the month of May or June and receive 1 hour of consulting time FREE!   Call our office to schedule your enhancement today!

PrintBoss provides protection and increases service   Now more than ever you need to have complete control over all your assets at every step. PrintBoss is a state of the art software that integrates with Sage Pro, and many other accounting systems and allows you to print checks, invoices, deposit slips and other documents directly from that accounting package.   We have installed PrintBoss for many of our clients. They benefited by reducing receivable cycles, implementing internal controls and providing employees better paystub reporting and direct deposit. Using PrintBoss you will be able to have:  Positive Pay Files to protect against fraudulently produced checks Direct Deposit for employees Invoices sent via e-mail or fax And much more! PrintBoss is a useful ehancement to Sage Pro, Sage Accpac, Sage Peachtree or any accounting or report based system.   Call our office today to schedule your PrintBoss enhancement. Or Click below to request more information on PrintBoss

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Tags: Sage Accpac, SAGE PRO, Positive Pay, Peachtree, Direct Deposit

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Tags: Time and Billing software, Timesheet, quickbooks Pro, project management

Your ERP system contains large amounts of data. Inputting it is simple but pulling it back out in a specific way can sometimes be elusive. Have you ever wondered, 'How can I get this data out of my system?' If so, you are not alone. From sales tax audit preparation to sales forecasting and management, your system is full of information that can help you make informed decisions about your business.

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Tags: ACCPAC | SAGE PRO | ERP CONSULTANT | DATABASE | So

Why and how do you put barcodes on your accounting forms. Which ones can help you the most? This question when addressed properly can save a lot of time and effort on your ERP system's users part as well as on your business partners. It is not difficult to add barcodes to forms such as checks, purchase orders, sales orders, etc. There are even free fonts available which make adding the barcodes as easy as adding any other text string to an ERP system form. Any process where the ERP user has to read a form and retype the information into a computer is a potential process which can be improved by a barcode on the form. Since errors cost an average of about $50 to find and correct, it is well worth it to try to reduce them. The careful thought comes in during the selection process. Logical things to barcode include:

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Tags: ACCPAC, SAGE PRO, ERP systems, Sage Pro ERP, Barcodes

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Tags: ACCPAC | SAGE PRO | IT Consulting

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Tags: accounting process | General Ledger | Sub Ledger|

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Small and midsized companies are always looking for ways to streamline operations, improve efficiency and get the most out of their overhead dollars. One area where there are a couple of options worth researching is within the back office payroll function. Many owners and managers spend far too much time managing this process, when they could be focusing their efforts on more important things like setting goals and growing their business. Therefore we thought we would help you along by providing some of the pros and cons of each option.

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Tags: Payroll Module | Payroll Service | Accounting Syst

The world of business is continually evolving, and so, therefore, must your business management software. That's why the team at Sage is always in communication with their extensive customer base, so that they can be constantly improving their software. One of the results of this collaboration is Sage Pro 2010. Some of the many new features will allow you to:

 

• Eliminate the need to pay extra for custom reports.
  A new customizable report option grid allows you to create custom filters and sort options for your reports and then save them for reuse.
  
• Access your favorite data drillers quickly and easily.
  A new data driller organization tool allows you to define Dataview Groups and associate default data drillers to each.
  
• Make sure preferred customers have priority on available inventory.
  A new check box in Sales Order lets you reserve inventory for a particular customer order, thus eliminating the risk of penalties due to low stock.
  
• Streamline your data import process with enhanced import options.
  • A new display indicating the current import status.
    
  • Quick Import no longer prompts you at each stage of the process, and now runs silently in the background.
    
  • New import options include Item at Location and Item Supplier. You can now also import line-level descriptions and import and export vendor cost levels.
    
• When importing payroll posting, there is an option to print the invalid posting report prior to completion.
  
• Enjoy enhanced flexibility in exporting data.
  You can now export from Data Center tables sending your tables and fields to several formats: Microsoft Excel, ASCII Delimited, XML, and CSV.
  
• Save money on payroll printing.
  The overflow check stub feature prints the overflow of check stubs to blank paper or a separate printer when a check has more than 12 advice lines.
  
• Set up multiple Inter-Company Transaction accounts for clearer audit trails.
  The Inter-Company Transaction (ICT) module now allows you to select any General Ledger account as the Inter-Company Clearing account.
  
• Easily access more details on Inter-Company Transactions through enhanced reports.
  You can run a summary report for Inter-Company Transactions that were distributed in the source company, received from other companies, or consolidated, distributed, or received.
  
• Enjoy expanded compatibility options.
  Sage Pro ERP is now compatible with Microsoft Office® 2007 and Microsoft SQL Server® 2008.
  
• Edit partially-released work orders.
  You can now edit the required quantities of released component lines of a work order keeping work orders more up to date.
  
• Change the order quantity of Sales Order finished good line items.
  Edit the order quantity of finished good line items easily. And when the quantity of that line is changed, reconfiguration of components takes place automatically.
  
• Improved performance in a multiuser environment.
  Sage Pro 2010 technology facilitates storing the screen positions in a local table instead of the system table SYUFSPR if preferred.
  
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Tags: ERP systems, ACCPAC | SAGE PRO | IT Consulting, SBT PRO