March 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

Sage Software is offering promotional pricing on a variety of modules and upgrades. All of the below promotions expire March 31, 2008. Please call an account manager for more details. 
  • 20% off any Accounts Payable Extended Solution
  • 50% off any Paperless Office Extended Solution
  • Sage Sales Tax, Powered by AvaTax – 20% savings through Feb. 29, or 15% savings through March 31
  • Upgrade to Sage MAS 200 and get a $400 user credit
  • 20% savings on Sage MAS 90 and 200 additional user licenses through Feb. 29, or 10% savings through March 31      
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.
 

ABS Is Scheduled To Exhibit

UpSwing Business Expo  

We'll be at the next UpSwing Business Expo.  Please feel free to stop by this networking event & mini-trade show.

  • March 26, 2008
  • 5:00PM to 7:30PM  
  • Prom Center, 484 Inwood Ave., Oakdale, MN 55128  
  • Attendance Fee: Business Card

 
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

Client Conference 2008
  • April 17, 2008
  • 8:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Sheraton Hotel, Bloomington MN

Join Us For This Important Business Event!

We are excited to host this full-day conference, featuring three educational tracks for attendees to choose from. Sessions will integrate product, business and industry-related information for owners and executives, managers and those using business management solutions. In addition, we have added an Executive Track filled with courses specifically for running and managing your business. 

Be sure to take advantage of the special Conference Promotions that are available with registration to attend our 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

The conference provides a great opportunity to network with other clients, meet Sage Software executives and visit the sponsor area. Explore solutions to maximize your bottom line!

  • Conference Packet Includes conference session details!
  • 2 for 1 For every two employees registered from a company, a business owner from the company can attend for free.
  • Expanded Tracks There will be four tracks to choose from throughout the day, including the Executive Track. Send a person to cover each track throughout the day.
  • Decision Makers Send those responsible for making decisions about key areas of your business.
  • Conference Registration Download the form or contact Kathy Preston at x 445 to register today. Early bird registration ends on March 28, 2008.
  • Find more information Online.

We look forward to seeing you!

 
 

Sage Payment Solutions Offers New Options For Credit Card Processing


Increase revenues by accepting credit card payments - according to some studies you can increase your sales 15 to 50 percent!  Sage MAS 90 and 200 has a newly integrated payment solution that provides a complete solution for credit card processing.  This module is fully compliant with Visa and MasterCard Industry (PCI) data standards, has data file encryption capabilities and enhanced security for you and your customers. 

 

We are hosting a free webinar in conjunction with Sage Payment Solutions to give you the opportunity to find out more about this solution. Whether you are currently operating with the Credit Card Module and PC Charge Payment Solution or are interested in learning how to integrate credit card processing into your business, this webinar will benefit you. For those utilizing PC Charge, join us during this webinar to find out how you can upgrade for free.

 

Attend the Webinar to learn more about the new credit card payment options:

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008
  • 10:00 - 11:00 am CST
  • Registration: Contact Mary Jo Geary

 

Sage Payment Solutions Credit Card Processing brochure.


Please Welcome!

Please welcome our new clients:

  • LCS Precision Molding
  • Medical Technologies
  • On-site Sanitation, Inc.

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.


In the Spotlight: Customizer  
Learn to Make Customizations to your Sage MAS 90 or 200 System to Fit your Business Needs 

Here's a big boost for your daily productivity...a class that shows you how to create customized user-defined fields, modify screen tab sequences and create mail merge documents using Sage MAS 90 or 200 ERP data. You'll become proficient at integrating Sage MAS 90 or 200 ERP programs with other Office tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Attend the Client Conference 2008 session"I Did it My Way: Customizing Sage MAS 90 and 200 to Fit Your Business". This session will give you a preview about how this standard module can help your business.

Pre-requisites for classroom training: Prior attendance in Introduction and System Administrators for Sage MAS 90 and 200 training class or equivalent knowledge and a basic understanding of the Sage MAS 90 data structure. 

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:  Using Abra Without Using A Mouse

How can I navigate Sage Abra suite and use the system without using my mouse?

The main menu provides access to all items in the Actions, Processes, Analysis, Reports, Rules, Details and Query menus.  Press the Alt key to see shortcut letter combinations for each menu item.  The Product and Task drop down menus will also display the shortcut letter designation for each option.  Click here for detailed steps.

 
 
Sage MAS 90 and 200 Users:  Finding System Information About Your Sage MAS 90 And Sage MAS 200 Product

At times it may be necessary to find out what version of Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 you are running or what the installed path is on your network.  Learn what steps to take.


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