December 2007
 


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

Sage Software is offering promotional pricing on a variety of modules and upgrades. All of the below promotions expire December 31, 2007. Please call an account manager for more details. 
  • Save 20% on the Direct Deposit Extended Solution for Accounts Payable or Payroll
  • 50% off any Paperless Office Extended Solutions Enhancement
  • Multi-Company General Ledger bundle - Save over $7,000.00!
  • 20% Savings when you buy the Sage MAS 90 and 200 Payroll Module
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.
 

Holiday Schedule

Please note we will be closed the following days in observance of the holidays.

  • December 24-25, 2007
  • January 1, 2008

Everyone here at ABS wishes you a happy and safe holiday season!


 
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 


Jenny Gott, x 441

Tom Crain, x 452

ABS Acquires Action Consulting
Embraces Opportunity To Foster Growth Of Local ACT! by Sage Users

Automated Business Solutions, Inc. (ABS), Mendota Heights-based business management solutions provider, teams up with Action Consulting, Inc. on ACT! by Sage as a result of their customer centric approach to servicing clients. Both companies are certified to implement, train and support the ACT! By Sage contact management solution.    

Read full Press Release...



The 2007 year is quickly coming to an end, which means that your business must perform closing procedures and make filing preparations for taxes. Get started now by taking steps to help prepare and make the process easier for your company. 

Develop a Plan
Many tasks need to be completed and preparation done for proper year-end processing.  Take a few minutes to review these important considerations below to help develop your closing plan.

  • Order Forms
  • Back Up Data
  • Payroll Reconciliation
  • Understand System Closing Procedures
  • Tax Table Updates & Preparation
  • Electronic Reporting Requirements

Tax Forms
Buy your tax forms
 now. Year-end forms are available for most Sage Software solutions, including Sage Abra HRMS, Sage BusinessWorks, Sage MAS 90, 200 and 500. Specialty forms also available.     

 

Sage MAS 90 and 200 Users: Fill out the order form or contact Kathy Preston to order your tax forms.

 

Sage Abra HRMS Users:  It's not too late to order your W-2s! Contact Sean McCown. (603) 778-8083.  Request the Abra compatible blank 4-part W-2 forms and matching envelopes.  For the best pricing, let Sean know you are an ABS client.   

Year-End Classroom Training
 

  •  Processing Year-End With Sage Abra HRMS: We are pleased to announce we will be holding the Sage Abra Year-end Processing class through our Authorized Training Center. During the class you will learn the steps required to process the final payroll of 2007, generate W-2s and implement the year 2008 using Abra. This has historically been a very popular class and fills quickly.  Be sure to sign up early to ensure a seat.

-   Class Date: 12/28/07

-   Registration

  • Sage MAS 90 and 200 ERP: We will be holding a complimentary Year-End Processing Seminar for our clients using Sage MAS 90 or 200. Come to this free 2-hour event on January 10th from 2-4 p.m. and receive your own workbook that can be used as a guide when performing closing procedures for your live company.

-   Class Date: 1/10/08

-   Registration: Seminar is free, however, registration is required.

 

Electronic Reporting
Companies with 250 or more employees are required to electronically file year-end information.  There is an electronic reporting module available in MAS 90 and 200. Contact Mary Jo Geary for more information. 

 

Schedule Closing Appointment

Take time now to secure an appointment if you would like us to assist you with your closing procedures.  We can help download and install any needed program updates and work with you step by step through the closing procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here to download the 2007 Frequently Asked Questions document for Sage MAS 90 and 200.

Contact Kathy Preston or Mary Jo Geary for more information on year-end promotions, classes, appointments and tips.


Need Options To Better Manage Multiple Companies Within Sage MAS 90 or 200?

Do you spend time completing transactions in multiple companies and wish there was a way to streamline these processes?  The Sage MAS 90 and 200 Extended Solutions General Ledger Multi-Company bundle allows you to do multicompany processing for various tasks from General Journal Entry to Transaction Journal Entry to Allocation Journal Entry. See below for all the General Ledger enhancements you can get for one low bundled price.

  • Multiple Company Daily Transaction Report
  • Multiple Company General Journal Entry
  • Multiple Company General Ledger Detail Report
  • Multi-Company G/L Account Synchronization
  • Multiple 'Due To'/'Due From' Account
  • Multiple Company Transaction Journal Entry
  • Multiple Company Recurring Journal Entry
  • Multiple Company Allocation Journal Entry

With the current promotion, you can save over $5,000.00 when you purchase the bundle of eight multi-company GL solutions. Contact Mary Jo Geary for more information.  


Please Welcome!

Please welcome our new client:

  • The Lake Elmo Inn

Thank you for choosing to work with Automated Business Solutions for your business management solution needs. We look forward to working with you. 

If you know of anyone who could benefit from the products we sell and services we provide, please contact Bob Jacob or Judy Peterson.


Who should attend the Accounts Receivable class for Sage MAS 90 and 200?

  • Controllers
  • IT professionals
  • Accounting staff
  • Department Managers

Accounts Receivable is an integral part of every business, providing the mechanism to bill, track and collect payment for products and services sold to clients. Take this class to learn about the comprehensive Accounts Receivable module, including set up options, entering and updating customer information, invoice entry, defining standard items, price levels and reporting options. This course also covers period-end processing and integration to other modules within Sage MAS 90 or Sage MAS 200 ERP. For more detailed information about this class, please visit our website www.ABS-MN.com.

Our next class is scheduled for December 20, 2007.  There is limited space available.  Please contact Kathy Preston with any questions. To register, please visit www.sagesoftwareuniversity.com.


 
Sage Abra HRMS Users: Using Function Keys to Access Details

What are the function equivalents for the various Sage Abra Details?

You can use the function keys on your keyboard to open pages and move from one page to another.  For example, press F1 to open the Demographics page.  If you then want to open the Education page, press F10.  The following table lists the key(s) that will open the pages in Sage Abra HR.

Sage MAS 90 and 200 Users: How To Copy Sales Order Information

When creating a new sales order it is possible to copy information from a previous sales order.  Follow these steps...


 
 
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