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In This Issue
System Utilization Quiz
The Greatest Compliment
Five Cost Cutting Strategies for Using Technology
Meet the Team: Kim Andersen
A Sneak Peek: Sage MAS 90/200 v 4.4
System Utilization Quiz

Did you know that there is a quiz on our website that will determine how well your utilizing your MAS system? After taking the quiz you will immediately get your results including specific areas where you could be utilizing your system better. We encourage you to go online and see how you measure up.

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The Greatest Compliment

"The decision to work with MAS Software Solutions was the best choice we could have made for our company.They consistently respond quickly to any questions we have, and we are confident that any recommendations they make will always be in our best interest. "

                          Brandi Hendrix
     Bitterman Family Confections
 
The greatest compliment we can receive is when you share the positive experience you've had with MAS Software Solutions with someone else. The fact that you trust us with your technology needs carries a lot of weight, which is why we ask our customers to share their good experiences with others.
 
If there is someone you feel would benefit from our services, we would greatly appreciate the opportunity to provide them with the same service and value that you receive from us.
 
Referring someone is easy. Simply urge them to contact Kim Andersen at  (913) 312-8999 or via e-mail at kim@mas-ss.com. We thank you for your support and for putting your trust in us.
Five Cost Cutting Strategies for Using Technology
Learning from CPA's
By: Kim Andersen, MAS Software Solutions

2010 qtr 1 newsletter five cost cutting strategiesSome may not classify CPA firms as technology trend setters but you would be surprised at the many lessons we can learn from this high-tech bunch. According to a recent article in the AICPA Insider Four Fast and Easy Tech Fixes, "IT strategies must start at the top, with the users in alignment and constant re-alignment with overall plans and strategies." The article goes on to say that without executive-level champions; they may not get the support they need to do anything at all. That leaves accounting office's adrift and falling behind. CPA firms have implemented technology strategies that are resulting in decreased costs and increased productivity.

 
So what technology lessons can we learn from CPA's? Read the full article to learn the fastest and easiest strategies to implement, with some of the best ROI.

Meet the Team: Kim Andersen

Qt 1 newsletter - Kim Andersen Kim Andersen is the Founder and Financial Systems Consultant for MAS Software Solutions. Currently focusing about 60-80% of his time on sales and marketing he hopes to develop a foundation and eventually hire a full time sales person so he can spend more time consulting, as his true passion is in assisting his clients. Of this he said, "My greatest strength is in working with people, taking a thorough look at what they are trying to accomplish through their technology and business processes and then recommending and implementing solutions that help them achieve their goals." With a well rounded knowledge of how multiple departments interact within an organization, he knows how important it is to ensure the solution meets the needs of the entire company, not just one or two challenged departments.
 
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A Sneak Peek: Sage MAS 90/200 v 4.4

As the world of business is constantly evolving, so must your business management software.   The team at Sage has been working directly with their extensive customer base to develop new functionality, improve processes, and enhance productivity to help users get more out of their solution.

As a result, we are pleased to announce that Sage MAS 90 and 200 version 4.4 has been scheduled for release in the first quarter of this year. The key enhancements provide new features for workflow and business processes for all customers. In 4.4, new features and functionality have been added with little or no impact on total cost of ownership (TCO), and  for some customers' TCO will be reduced.

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