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4 Tips to Build Successful Recurring Revenue Management
One of the big benefits to having a recurring revenue model is the ability to have predictable revenue that is stable and very likely to continue in the future. The benefit to the business is less risk, and maximum revenue predictability....
Meet the Challenge of Change in Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management dealt with massive shifts and changes last year. Facing everything from economic pressures to trade disputes and a global pandemic, change in 2020 was unpredictable at best. On top of those stressors, certain...
10 Steps to Finding the Right Manufacturing ERP
ERP solutions have proven over the years to be a crucial tool for transforming businesses by boosting productivity and operational efficiency, resulting in an improved bottom line. Adding the solution to a manufacturing business is...
Get Ready for Growth With These 5 Easy Strategies
In 1997, a little company was founded in Scotts Valley, California. A few months later, this company launched a website featuring just over 900 movie titles that could be rented through the mail. Ten years later, its website began...
Get to Know Acumatica 2020 R2
Acumatica’s second release of the year, Acumatica 2020 R2, is all about working smarter, not harder. Designed to increase usability even further, the big theme of the newest enhancement is more opportunity for time savings. Already...
Sage 100: Affordable Care Act (ACA) Reporting & Processing
Sage has put together an ACA Resource Center to help you understand the provisions as well as track and report the necessary data in Sage 100 in order to remain in compliance. Here are some popular ACA resources to consider reviewing. How...
Sage 100 Year End FAQs for General Ledger and Reporting
Here are answers to a handful of the most Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding General Ledger and Reporting when it comes to year end processing. Can I print financial statements for the NEXT fiscal year PRIOR to performing year...
Sage 100: 4 Tips for a Successful Year End and More
Here are just a few tips to keep in mind as you begin year end processing in Sage 100. 1. General Ledger Closing: While it’s a good idea to close modules in a timely fashion, the General Ledger can remain open for as long as you need...
Sage 100 Module Closing—Keeping Things in Order
A year end process in one module often writes data to another module. Therefore, the sequence in which you close your Sage 100 modules is important in order to avoid the risk of damaging your data. Important: Remember to back up your data...
Sage 100: Creating a Copy Company for Archive/Backup
At year end, it’s useful to create an archive company using the Copy Company feature. This provides a readily accessible copy (and backup) of the current year’s data even after you perform year end processing in your live company. To make...
Sage 100: 4 Things to Note Before Closing the Books
At a high level, here are 4 things to consider as you begin closing the books on 2020 and start fresh in the new year. 1. Backup Your Data Executing a complete backup of your database is one of the most important things you can do before...
Introducing Sage Fixed Assets 2021
Sage Fixed Assets 2021 has been released. Here’s a look at what’s new in the latest version of the powerful fixed asset management software. Expanded Depreciation Books In addition to the previously existing 7 depreciation books in...
1099-NEC Processing in SAGE 100
This year, the IRS reintroduced Form 1099-NEC as the way to report nonemployee compensation, moving away from Form 1099-MISC as traditionally had been used. Let’s take a look at this new requirement and more importantly, how to record and...
The Ghosts—and Zombies—of Assets Past: The Christmas Story You Don’t Want This Year
Perhaps one of the most famous stories of an accountant and his ghosts and zombies is that of Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Ghost and zombie assets are real, though. While these two terrors can certainly haunt your accounting...
Taking the Pain Out of Year-End Close
Ask almost anyone and they’ll say they’re looking forward to 2020 being over. But the one group who may not look forward to the end of the year? Finance and accounting professionals who are responsible for closing the books at year-end....
5 Reasons You Need an Integrated Inventory Solution Now
A successful business knows inventory is all about knowing what you have and where: What is in your warehouse and where is your stock located? But inventory optimization and matching the inventory asset value on your financial reports...
Boost the Manufacturing Customer Experience with CRM
In a time where online purchasing is on the rise and companies can rise and fall based on their customer service, it’s more important than ever to provide an excellent customer experience by ensuring your customers get the information...
5 Tips to Prepare Your Business Accounting Management for the Next Normal
It’s safe to say that 2020 has thrown many off track. For months, we have all been striving to “get back to normal.” In business, CFOs and other leaders have worked to lead their organizations through the immediate crisis of COVID-19 to...