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The Future of Extended Solutions - January/February 2010
By now, you may have heard the recent announcement by Sage that many of the most popular Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Extended Solutions will be included in future product releases, while others will be phased out. If you currently own an Extended Solution(s) or are planning an upgrade to take advantage of the new features, then read on to learn about the future of Extended Solutions.
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A Sneak Peek at Version 4.4 - Year End 2009
In November, Sage published a pre-release guide for Sage MAS 90 and 200 Version 4.4 that provides
us with a sneak peek of the new features and enhancements. Let's take a closer look at Version 4.4
which is scheduled for release during the 1st quarter of next year.
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Tracking Fixed Assets Can be a Moving Target - September/October 2009
Some businesses have a difficult time tracking their fixed asset inventory. In fact, a lot of companies are lacking accurate accounting records, depreciation history and disposition dates of assets that are no longer even used in the business. This may seem like a minor accounting headache that doesn't warrant your attention. But consider this: those inaccurate fixed asset records may be costing you thousands of dollars each year in tax overpayment, regulatory non-compliance and inefficiency.
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New IFRS Regulations: It's a Small World After All! - July/August 2009
The international marketplace has become cozier as globalization takes hold. But with this brave new world comes a standardized set of accounting practices called International Financial Reporting Standards, or "IFRS." IFRS offers a single set of global accounting rules to promote transparent and comparable financial statement information. Over 100 countries already require or allow for IFRS reporting and it's coming very soon to the U.S. and Canada. As a small or medium-sized company, you've probably uncertain about if, when, or how you should adopt the new IFRS requirements so let's take a closer look.
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Scanning the Benefits of Bar Code Technology - May/June 2009
Use of bar coding technology has grown dramatically over the last several years, and for good reason. Once a luxury available only to large companies with equally large IT budgets, widespread adoption of bar coding has lead to lowered costs and a wider range of choices and features available to small and medium-sized businesses. Let's explore why bar code technology is so important.
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What's All The Talk About Business Intelligence? - March/April 2009
Business Intelligence, or "BI" as it's commonly called, is a popular buzzword in the software industry. But as technology has matured, today's BI is more than just a buzzword… it's an affordable necessity for small and medium-sized businesses. In fact, you have a fantastic set of BI tools that are built right in to your Sage MAS 90 or MAS 200 software that can help slice and dice your way to better profitability. First, let's talk about what BI is exactly.
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Just Swipe It! The Business of Credit Cards - January/February 2009
It doesn't take a genius to figure out that credit cards have taken over and cash is no longer king. In case you're curious, annual credit card transactions are expected to exceed $4 trillion dollars by the end of 2009 (although the outlook may have changed given the current economic climate). Furthermore, statistics say that vendors who accept credit cards can expect to increase sales by 15% to 50%.
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The 2008 Year in Review
There were many significant and exciting changes to your Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 system that were introduced during 2008. Let's take a closer look.
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Charting Your Course to Success - November/December 2008
You’ve probably heard the old saying "a picture is worth a thousand words." Apparently Sage agrees as evidenced by the multitude of new graphical views and charting tools delivered with Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.3. These new tools convert huge volumes of raw data into visual queues that will help you make more informed decisions and set your business on a course to success.
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Get Lean and Go Green at the Same Time - September/October 2008
In today's uncertain economic climate, companies are looking for new ways to cut costs and streamline business processes to become more competitive. At the same time, a new age of social responsibility has shifted public awareness toward preservation of the environment and a call for companies to "go green." Both trends have created a compelling business case for going paperless. Whether it's Sage MAS 90 and 200 Paperless Office or a full-featured document management system like doc-link by Altec, you have fantastic options available to you.
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Announcing Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Extended Enterprise Suites - June 2008
Sage has announced the launches of Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Extended Enterprise Suites which deliver a more complete and integrated product line. These new suites incorporate SageCRM, Sage MAS Fixed Assets, business intelligence reporting tools, and of course the core MAS 90 or MAS 200 ERP functionality into one single, integrated business application.
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Get Ready for Version 4.3 - April 2008
Sage has recently published a guide highlighting the new features that will be added to Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.3 scheduled for release this Summer. Version 4.3 features some of the most requested customer enhancements including additional business intelligence capabilities, incorporation of paperless office, direct deposit functionality, usability improvements, and updated integrated Sage solutions. Let’s take a look at how these new features will impact your business.
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New StarShip Freight Module - March 2008
Sage recently announced a new module for your Sage MAS 90 or MAS 200 system – Sage Star- Ship Freight. The new module offers a fantastic solution for companies that frequently process freight shipments that are too large for small parcel carriers such as UPS or FedEx. These shipments are typically placed on pallets and handled by carriers such as Roadway or Yellow Freight. In this article, we’ll take a quick look at how the new StarShip Freight module can help you swiftly convert orders into freight shipments and reduce shipping-related expenses.
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Approaching the Close of Another Year - December 2007
It's that time of year again... time for year-end processing (for most companies anyway). December marks an anxious time for many accounting departments. It's never too early to develop your plan for the year-end close to ensure that the process is as smooth as possible. Here is a quick summary of a few important things to remember.
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Emergence of the Distributed Workforce - September 2007
Business operations for many of today’s companies have spread far beyond the four walls of the "main office." Innovative strategies that leverage the latest technology have created a prolific trend toward small and medium-sized businesses with multiple locations and a widely-dispersed workforce. From remote employees that work in a home office to “road warrior” executives and a traveling sales force, today’s small and mid-sized business can literally extend its presence globally, establish multiple locations to serve local markets, and tap into a wider labor pool to attract the most talented employees nationwide. The question: How does your business create the technological foundation to prepare itself to take advantage of this opportunity?
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Improve Access to Data for Effective Decision Making - July 2007
Providing the right people in your organization with timely and accurate information in the form of detailed reports and on-screen analysis is one of the most important functions of any software system. While software features provide flexibility to easily adapt a software application to your existing business processes, it’s the reporting output, accessibility, and quality of information that provide the real value. Your ability to quickly access and use that information to make important business decisions, become more efficient, and get a leg up on the competition is what provides the return on your technology investment. In this article we’ll explore some reporting tools and concepts that will help you make the most of your Sage MAS 90/200 software and transform volumes of data into actionable knowledge.
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A Crash Course in Bar Coding - June 2007
Use of bar coding has grown dramatically over the last several years. Once a luxury available only to large companies with deep pockets, widespread adoption of bar coding has lead to lowered costs and a variety of choices available to small and medium-sized businesses. In fact, it's quickly becoming a standard for any company that wants to remain competitive. In this article we examine some of the basic elements of bar code technology to provide a glimpse of what it can do for your business.
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Tracking "Fixed" Assets can be a "Moving" Target - April 2007
Many businesses have a difficult time tracking their fixed asset inventory. In fact, a lot of companies are lacking accurate accounting records, depreciation history and disposition dates of assets that are no longer even used in the business. On the surface, this may seem like a minor accounting annoyance that doesn’t warrant your attention. But consider this: those inaccurate fixed asset records may be costing you thousands of dollars each year in tax overpayment, regulatory non-compliance and inefficiency.
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Beyond Reporting... "Business Intelligence" - January 2007
Business Intelligence, or "BI", has become a popular buzzword in the software and technology industry but how does it affect your business? BI is a broad category of tools and technology that provide a framework for collecting and organizing your business data into graphical views and meaningful reports providing you with better insight to make better decisions. Without the tools that BI offers, the volumes of data in your MAS 90 or MAS 200 system can be difficult to access and translate in a timely fashion and can result in "information overload" – which delays important business decisions and can expose your company to potentially costly mistakes or missed revenue opportunities.
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