April 2008
 


If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding anything in the News to Use, please contact us:

Mary Jo Geary, ext. 442

Jenny Gott, ext. 441

Kathy Preston, ext. 445
 

For Technical Support:
Call (651) 686-2986, ext. 461 or Email
 

Current Promotions

Promotional pricing is available on a variety of modules and upgrades for this quarter. All of the promotions below expire June 30, 2008. Please contact an account manager for more details. 
  • Purchase any one offering from a Sage MAS 90, 200 or 500 module promo pack and save 20% on any of the other modules within the pack. Four available promo packs include Manufacturing, Distribution, Services and Business Productivity. Promotional pack components vary by product.
  • 15% savings or 0% financing on migrations to Sage MAS 90, 200 or 500
  •  Buy two or more Sage MAS 90 or 200 modules and save 20%
  • Get 10% off a single module for Sage MAS 90 or 200       

Restrictions apply, please contact an account manager for specific promotion details.

Authorized Training Center 

View detailed information about our Authorized Training Center on our website. Find out about our authorization and certifications, class descriptions, fees, prerequisites, information on our policies, and your CPE credit eligibility.
 
 
We are scheduled to exhibit soon.
 
14th Annual Management & Business Advisers Conference 
Hosted by Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Stop by our booth if you are attending or feel free to pass on the information to others that you know may benefit from talking to us about their business management systems.

 
Please note our new contact information.  Our phone and fax numbers have remained the same, however our email addresses and extensions have changed.
 

Bob Jacob, x 458 

Brian Preble, x 457

 

Jenny Gott, x 441

Tom Crain, x 452

How To Benefit From Employee Self Service  

Human Resource technology adoption is often driven by small projects aimed at specific business problems that, when solved, provide a very clear return on investment.  As an example, Employee Self Service technology, or ESS, has evolved as a fantastic solution for an HR staff that is burdened by the repetitive administrative task of responding to routine employee requests.   In this article, we’ll take a look at ESS, explore the benefits it offers, and briefly introduce the ESS module for Sage Abra HRMS.

Read the full article to find out what is ESS? 

Sage Abra ESS Brochure


Automate Your Sales Tax Compliance to Save Time & Money


We are hosting a free webinar in conjunction with Avalara to give you the opportunity to find out ways to achieve compliance and reduce exposure to sufferng penalties from an audit.  In addition you will learn how to calculate, collect, report on and remit taxes through automated processes that are more efficient, saving time and money and allowing resources to focus on revenue-generating activities. 

 

Attend the Webinar to learn more about sales tax automation options:

  • Thursday,  May 29, 2008
  • 10:00 - 11:00 am CST
  • Registration: Contact Mary Jo Geary

Sage MAS 90 and 200 Sales Tax brochure.


A Successful Client Conference 2008!

Those that attended the full-day conference, featuring four educational tracks with sessions that integrated product, business and industry-related information said it was well worth their time out of the office.  Look for a full recap in next month's newsletter.

There is still time to take advantage of the special Conference Promotions that are available to those that attended Client Conference 2008! Some restrictions apply, please contact an account manager to discuss promotional details. Promotions valid through April 30, 2008.

  • 10% off purchase of Sage Software products
  • 20% off purchase of User License
 
 

There's a Buzz About User Groups...

We have recently heard feedback that several clients are interested in attending user groups.  We have held them in the past, but would like to find out some information from you to help us make them the most valuable that we can for you. We have prepared a brief survey to capture information on just how you would like to see the user groups executed. Please take a few minutes to share your ideas and comments.  If you prefer, you may also contact an account manager to discuss in more detail.

We look forward to hearing back from you.


 
Not only are we a full service solutions provider, we offer a variety of high-quality checks, forms, envelopes and products that are compatible with your business management system. Our checks and forms are easy to order, allow for flexible printing and we deliver a fast turn-around. 
 
Be sure to take advantage of the big savings we're offering on all check orders placed in the month of May.
  • Get FREE checks with your order:
    • Order 500 standard laser checks and get 250 free!
    • Order 1000 standard laser checks and get 500 free!
    • Order 2000 standard laser checks and get 1000 free!
  • Receive an additional 25% discount on new orders

To discuss the promotion or to order, contact Kathy Preston, x 445. She will also work with you to give you promotional pricing on orders of larger quantities.

Visit our website for more information about the checks and forms.


In the Spotlight: Introduction to Crystal Reports for Sage MAS 90 and 200  
Learn to Customize Existing Reports or Create Your Own Reports 

Explore Crystal Reports and learn to create custom reports that are pertinent to your unique business processes and strategies, allowing you to measure results, analyze information and make necessary changes to your operations. This valuable course includes training on how to link tables, sort, group and select records to ensure presentation-quality reports that really stand out. Learn how to use the basic formulas within your report to calculate, evaluate and manipulate data. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can develop your own reports!

  • Next class is scheduled for May 20-21, 2008.
  • Pre-requisites for classroom training: A basic understanding of the MAS 90 and 200 Data File Structures and the Core and Wholesale applications.  Data File Structures class is scheduled for May 19, 2008. 

Contact Kathy Preston, extension 445 to discuss class options and to answer any questions. 

For more information about our classes, please visit our website www.ABS-MN.com. 

There is limited space available in many of these classes.  Please contact Kathy Preston with any questions. To register, please visit www.sagesoftwareuniversity.com.


 
Sage Abra HRMS Users: Sage Abra HRMS Users:  Print Screen

You can print screen from Sage Abra (or any Windows software). 

Press your Print Screen key on your keyboard.  This saves an image of the screen in system memory. Read full tip now.  
 
Sage MAS 90 and 200 Users: Applying A Cash Or Credit Card Receipt To A Debit Memo

Sometimes it is necessary to adjust a previously created customer invoice after the original invoice has been sent to the customer. In this situation, a debit memo is created and then the customer pays both the invoice and the debit memo.  Learn what steps to take.


 
 
2305 Waters Drive, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
P (651) 686-2986  ·  F (651) 686-4466 
www.ABS-MN.com

We have changed our name and address.
Formerly Automated Accounting Solutions, Inc., www.automatedaccounting.com