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ABC Computers eNewsletter November 2011 800-834-7700 www.ABC-Computers.com |
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ABC Holiday Hours |
In observance of the upcoming holidays, our offices will be closed on the following days:
- Thursday, 11/24
- Friday, 11/25
- Friday, 12/23 (at Noon)
- Monday, 12/26
- Monday, 1/2
However, staff will be on call for emergencies. |
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ABC Computers |
Offices in Waupaca, Rhinelander and
La Crosse, WI, as well as South Bend, IN.
Staff located throughout the Midwest including Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago.
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Website ABC-Computers.com |
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November Quick Quiz |
Enter our monthly Quick Quiz drawing for your chance to win the shiny new gadget of the month, a Cobra Tag.
Question:
In addition to Thanksgiving and Veteran's Day, what else takes place in November in the United States?
a) National Beard Month
b) National Tobacco Awareness Month
c) National World Kindness Day
d) All of the above
A winner will be drawn from the correct responses on
December 9, 2011. |
October Quick Quiz Winner! |
Question:
Which of these great construction and engineering achievements in American history was unofficially opened on August 15, 1914? a) The Panama Canal
b) Alcatraz
c) Mount Rushmore Answer: a) The Panama Canal
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Greetings!
Each November I look for new ways to embrace the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Of course, I take pause to reflect on the things for which I am grateful. But, this year I also took time to remember the Pilgrims and why they made the arduous journey to America.
During the process, I stumbled upon a great article written by Rob Goldberg called, "5 Lessons Every Business Can Learn from the Pilgrims." Here are the highlights:
Lessons 1 - Rules of engagement are important. Before they arrived, the Pilgrims wrote the Mayflower Compact, a set of rules for community members to follow. Every company struggles with getting team members on the same page from time to time. Developing a charter and putting your strategy in writing ensures employees know the "whys" and the "whats."
Lesson 2 - Don't be afraid to change the business model. Plymouth started as a "labor in common" model. When that wasn't working Governor William Bradford changed the model to "individual enterprise." The change increased harvest output and the Pilgrims never went hungry again. Recognize when things aren't working and modify your plan.
Lesson 3 - Be open to learning new things. The Indians taught the Pilgrims how to grow native crops. By embracing this knowledge, the Pilgrims forged a partnership with the Indians  and learned how to provide for their people. Businesses thrive when leaders take an active role in the industry and build in-depth knowledge of the marketplace.
Lesson 4 - Share the bounty of a successful harvest. Nothing builds a better sense of pride and ownership then sharing success with the group.
Lesson 5 - Persevere. Every business has hardships. The ups and downs will test your leadership abilities. Stay focused, don't over react, reflect on the situation, and be willing to make changes.
The Pilgrims were thankful for being able to provide for themselves and developing a good working relationship with the natives.
During this time of thanks, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to our customers for their loyalty and confidence, and to our employees for their hard work and dedication. Without you, ABC's success would not be possible.
Warm wishes for an abundant holiday season,
ABC Computers, Inc. |
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| Upcoming Webcasts | | |
 Wednesday, 11/30: Using Dynamics NAV and agilesWorkflow to Help Employees Focus on the Right Tasks at the Right Time
Attend this webcast and learn how agilesWorkflow can help identify, analyze and optimize business processes both inside and outside of Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Register to reserve your spot and receive login instructions.
Wednesday, 12/14: How to Cut Costs and Unify Your Communications with Microsoft Lync
Email. Phone. Instant Messaging. Video Chat. Online Conferencing. Desktop Sharing. Oh My!
All of these tools are very helpful for communicating with co-workers, customers and partners. But, logging into a half dozen apps every day is a real hassle. Not to mention, it's expensive and time-consuming to maintain the supporting systems.
If you're thinking, "There's got to be an easier way to utilize and manage all these communication tools," you're right. There is. And, it could save you a ton of money to boot.
That's why we're excited to introduce you to the latest addition to the Microsoft Unified Communications lineup: Microsoft Lync.
Attend our December 14th webcast and discover how Microsoft Lync can help you:
- Dramatically cut communications and IT costs.
- Connect with others anytime, anywhere, and from virtually any device using a single user interface for email, presence, IM, voice, video, calendaring, and desktop/application sharing.
- Enhance teamwork and collaboration - whether you're across the hall or across the country.
- Improve operational efficiencies while reducing administrative burden.
Register to reserve your spot and receive login instructions.
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| Shop Floor Data Collection for Dynamics NAV Now Available from ABC Computers | | |
ABC is pleased to announce that it has developed a solution that makes it easier for Dynamics NAV users to calculate actual production costs more quickly and accurately.
Let us show you how we've brought data collection directly to the shop floor where you can capture labor and output against a production order in real-time - swiftly, efficiently and affordably. Contact us at 800-834-7700 for a demo.
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About ABC Computers
ABC Computers has been providing a unique blend of business software solutions and computer support services to businesses - small and large - since 1984. Over the last 25+ years, we have earned a reputation for exceeding clients' expectations and developing lasting relationships by first listening - learning about your business - and only then suggesting solutions to help you achieve your objectives. With 3 locations in Wisconsin (WI), 1 location in South Bend, IN, and staff throughout the upper Midwest, ABC offers business consulting and IT services through two distinctly related teams. Our business management systems group specializes in financial management and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision) and Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains). ABC's computer support services team specializes in troubleshooting IT problems that disrupt business operations and transforming technology from a burden into an asset.
Donavan Lane, as well as each team member of ABC, is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Thus our commitment to implementing "Business Solutions...Your Way." | | |
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