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Training Edition 


End To End EDI- What's It All About?

Automated Business Solutions and Kissinger Associates have teamed up to present a complimentary educational webinar about EDI.   If you are new to EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) or would like a refresher - this will be a great opportunity to understand the basics of EDI and what EDI can do for your company.

Please join us:

  • Thursday, November 29, 2007
  • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. CS

To learn more information and to register for this Webinar, please contact Mary Jo Geary.  There is still time to sign up for this event!


Use Your Sage MAS 90 Or 200 ERP To Help Manage Your Money 

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

  • Controllers 
  • IT professionals
  • Accounting staff
  • Department managers 

Accounts Receivable is an integral part of every business, providing the mechanism to bill, track, collect payment for products and services sold to clients and help manage cash flow. 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 Thursday, December 20, 2007.  There is limited space available.  Please contact Kathy Preston with any questions. To register, please visit www.sagesoftwareuniversity.com.


It Is Time To Prepare For Year-End!

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.   

Tax Forms

Buy your tax forms now. We offer special “Early Bird” discounts on year-end forms such as W-2s and 1099s for most Sage Software solutions, including Sage Abra HRMS, Sage BusinessWorks, Sage MAS 90, 200 and 500. Specialty forms are also available.      

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 Dates: 12/7/07 or 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 December 6th or 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 Dates: 12/6/07 or 1/10/08 
    -         Registration: Seminar is free, however, registration is required.  

Schedule An 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.   

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


Create A Training Plan For Your Specific Needs
 
Regardless of which business management solutions are utilized in your organization, we understand every company has its own processes, strategy and business model.  A strong training program often encompasses a combination of formal, on-site and custom training. Positive results occur when you increase the knowledge and skills within your organization, such as improved productivity and a more profitable bottom line. Consider these important factors when developing your training plan
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2305 Waters Drive, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
(651) 686-2986  Fax (651) 686-4466
www.ABS-MN.com

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


November 
2007
   



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

Mary Jo Geary, ext. 442
Jenny Gott, ext. 441
Kathy Preston, ext. 445 

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.
 

 
All of our classes are now being held at our new facility located in Mendota Heights, MN. Our contact information is listed at the bottom of this page. 
 

Visit Us At The UpSwing Business EXPO

The UpSwing Business EXPO is a networking event and trade show for leaders of companies in a variety of industries. Typically 500-700 business people attend these events, with 75% of them being part of their company's decision-making team. 

Please stop by our booth at the next UpSwing Business EXPO.