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February 2005

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Best News


Events


Ask Charlie

Promotions

Tip of the Month

iTech Information Corner...
Did You Know?

Industry News

Partner News

the training center

MCG Customer News

 


Best News


Version 4.1 for MAS 90® and MAS 200® is scheduled to ship this summer to customers with current Subscription and Support Plans. Version 4.1 brings the grid-type user interface (introduced in General Ledger in Version 4.0) to the Accounts Receivable, Sales Order Processing, RMA, and Bank Reconciliation modules.

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Events

Customizing MAS 500® for Optimal Efficiency

Managing Your Growth with Best Software

Summit 2005, Best Software's customer conference in San Diego, CA

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Ask Charlie...

Dear Charlie: I think I’ve finally convinced the suits that our business can no longer compete without CRM. We’re starting the evaluation process…can you give me some guidelines on how we can prepare for the onslaught of vendors? Thanks, Sales Manager Sam.

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Promotions

Winter promotions include a 20% discount on Paperless Office Solutions for MAS 90 and MAS 200. Best’s Paperless Office solutions (email info@mcginc.com for a list of all twelve paperless modules) can turn your office into a paperless system, with journals and registers, accounts receivable statements, and many more system documents and forms maintained as PDFs in a secure, flexible document library. Then fax or email the documents right from the system!

Click here for the complete list of promotions.


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Tip of the Month

For MAS 90, MAS 200, and MAS 200 for SQL Versions 3.61 and above, here's how you can fix erroneous messages that appear when printing Accounts Payable or Payroll checks.

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Don’t forget to regularly check I-Tech’s website at www.i-techsupport.com for a complete list of the latest virus threats and security advisories…and what you can do about them! And visit their technology library for important reference documents like “Information Security: Protecting Your Information Assets,” and “Understanding Thin Client Computing.” 

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Industry News

Abra HRMS® and Sarbanes-Oxley

 

In the aftermath of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, boards of directors are taking an active interest in corporations, and it is increasingly up to human resources personnel to provide them with necessary training and education, according to HR Magazine.

 

Click "Read More" for the answers to these questions:

 

What is the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002?

Who must comply with the provisions of SOX and when?

Why is Section 404 relevant to HR/Payroll functions?

How does Abra HRMS help companies comply with SOX Section 404?

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Partner News

Enhance Your Accounting Processes

Now that you have your software controls up and running, call us for a free consultation to review your paperwork flow and suggestions to help simplify and reduce the papers you still need from the front door to the back door. [cont..]

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the training center

Best now offers “Training Tracks,” suggested training course curriculum based on an employee’s role within the company. The tracks are intended to help customers identify which courses meet their specific needs. For example...

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MCG Customer News

Just in case you were one of the few that missed out on last months survey, here it is again. We want to make sure we get everyone's input for this exciting event!

Quick Quiz! Best Software is hosting its first-ever customer conference this year – Summit, 2005, November 2-6 in San Diego. MCG is exploring the possibility of hosting our own customer conference this summer. This educational event for MAS 90 and MAS 200 users might feature breakout sessions on various topics, customer success story panel discussions, opportunities for networking, and more. Help us plan this event by responding!  

     
1.
Would you be interested in attending a one-day MAS 90 and MAS 200 customer conference?
YES NO Maybe Not a Whole Day
 
2.
What topics would you like to explore at such an event?
Future product releases
The most useful add-ons to MAS 90/MAS 200
Optimizing your hardware for MAS
Tips and tricks for everyday system users
Other
 
3.
What location would be preferable for you?
Downtown Buckhead Perimeter
Norcross Alpharetta
Other
 
4.
Would you be willing to pay to attend such an event? Yes No Maybe  
 

Did you miss last month’s eNews? Click here to see it…

Welcome new customers!
Commercial Net Leasing Realty™, American Cardiovascular Research Institute™

Congratulations to MCG Project Consultant Wendy Wood! Wendy recently completed an Abra HR® certification course and assessment, and is now a fully certified Abra consultant.
Way to go, Wendy!

Toot-tooting our own horn! MCG Executive Vice-President Nicholas Hoad recently accepted the MAS 90 and MAS 200 Business Partner of the Year award from Best Software on behalf of the team at Macdonald Consulting Group. This marks the fifth year in which MCG has been named Business Partner of the Year. We appreciate the ongoing support of our great customers!

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Architects Solutions

Macdonald Consulting Group
Georgia Location
1100 Johnson Ferry Rd., Suite 450
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
404.841.6240 - 404.841.6243 fax
Florida Location
12729 Race Track Road
Tampa, Florida 33626
813.854.3388 - 813.855.5907
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