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Sage MAS
Intelligence Legveraging Excel Webinars
The combination of Sage MAS Intelligence and ExcelŽ provides you with powerful business intelligence reporting tools. With the introduction of Sage MAS Intelligence now is the time to expand your ExcelŽ knowledge. Attend one of our SMILE Webinars to make better use of your intelligence tools that will lead you to better information and decision making.
Tips to being more efficient with Excel
Date: Wednesday February 16th, 2011
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM CST
You many know how to use Excel, but are you getting the information you need in the most efficient manner possible? Join us to learn how to become more proficient with Excel by using keyboard shortcuts, range names and other valuable tips and tricks.
Introducing Tables
Date: Wednesday March 16th, 2011
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM CST
What are tables and how do I use them? Join us to learn how a table differs from a normal range, how to work with tables, sorting and filtering a table and removing duplicate rows from a table.
For more information or to register, click here!
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Payroll Tax and 1099 information for MAS 90/200 users beginning January 1, 2011
For 2011 only, the Tax Relief Act of 2010 reduces the rate for the Social Security portion of payroll taxes to 10.4%, by reducing the employee rate from 6.2% to 4.2% (the employer's portion remains at 6.2%).
The IRS has released withholding tables for use in 2011 that reflect the changes made by the Tax Relief Act of 2010. Employers are instructed to begin using the new withholding tables as soon as possible and no later than Jan. 31, 2011.
Expanded 1099 requirements.
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 Stress Relief from MAS Software Solutions
Don't let the little things stress you out. Not sure how to record a transaction, fix an entry, need re-assurance, or just frustrated? Please give us a call. Calls of 15 minutes or less are free. We are here for you. Our number is (913) 312-8999. We look forward to hearing from you and relieving some of your stress!
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Enterprise Resource Planning Questions Finally Answered
Part 1 of a 4 part series
First let's start with the obvious; Enterprise Resource Planning, (ERP) software doesn't live up to its acronym. Forget about planning-it doesn't do much of that-and forget about resource, a throwaway term. But remember the enterprise part. This is ERP's true ambition. It attempts to integrate all departments and functions across a company onto a single computer system that can serve all those different departments' particular needs.
That is a tall order, building a single software program that serves the needs of people in finance as well as it does the people in human resources and in the warehouse. Each of those departments typically has its own computer system optimized for the particular ways that the department does its work. But ERP combines them all together into a single, integrated software program that runs off a single database so that the various departments can more easily share information and communicate with each other.
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 Make Your Accounting Department More Efficient
In today's world, accounting departments run lean. Asked to do more with less, accountants are being pushed to the max. Since adding staff is usually not an option, here are seven ways to lighten accounting's workload.
Conduct process walk-throughs. Meet with process owners and gain an understanding of how their work gets done to uncover opportunities for improvement. You don't need to build fancy flowcharts or document every step. Obtain a thorough understanding of the end-to-end process by speaking to all process participants regardless of their department.
Challenge every step, every piece of paper, every input and every output. Chances are you will find inefficient and unnecessary work.
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Building a Customer Loyalty Program that Actually Keeps Customers
Four steps to creating a retention program for customers
Well thought out programs designed to keep your customers can help you grow your business. Two key ingredients for small business success are encouraging customer loyalty and promoting purchase behavior. One way to accomplish these is by creating a loyalty program -- a tailored marketing plan that rewards customers for their participation.
These programs can range from simple punch cards (i.e. buy six muffins, get a seventh free) to store-branded credit cards that reward redeemable points.
There are distinct advantages to having a formal loyalty strategy in place, including having a means to maximize opportunities and to grow your business in a more strategic and viral way.
The most exciting thing is that you can build the program at your own pace, on your own budget and to your liking. Once your program is firing on all cylinders, you'll develop a deeper and more meaningful relationship with your loyal customers which, in turn, should provide you with insights that will allow you to strategically outshine your competition.
Read the practical tips for starting your own loyalty program. |
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