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July 2005

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Sage News
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Microsoft FRx 6.7 Service Pack 3 is now available for Sage MAS 500 customers!

Microsoft FRx 6.7 SP3 includes a new Report Wizard as an added subscription benefit. Microsoft FRx Report Wizard gives existing customers confidence to use Microsoft FRx 6.7 to its full capacity by simplifying the process of generating key financial reports basic to their business. New employees can quickly familiarize themselves with Microsoft FRx 6.7 through Microsoft FRx Report Wizard and easily create the same necessary financial documents. (Cont.)

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Events

The MCG Client Event returns! Join us in Tampa on September 13 and Atlanta on September 15 from 10:00am til 2:00pm for the MCG-Avalara Road Show! We will review Sage Software’s new products and new product releases (including SageCRM.com, MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.1, and MAS 500 Version 7.0) and discuss Sage and MCG news and offerings. Our partners at Avalara will focus on Sales Tax automation and integration with accounting solutions. Don’t dare miss this opportunity to see the latest and greatest first-hand and network with other users. It’s free for attendees, and lunch will be served, but sign up today – space is limited. We look forward to seeing old friends and new faces, too! Email info@mcginc.com to reserve your spot.

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Ask Charlie...

Dear Charlie: Getting the higher-ups to approve CRM was easy compared to getting our reps to use it. How do I demonstrate the value of the system to them and urge them to participate fully in its use? Thanks for your help, Lonely in Lubbock.

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Promotions

Is your Sage MAS 90 or MAS 200 Subscription or Support Plan expired?

It’s back for Q3! If your Sage MAS 90 or MAS 200 Subscription or Support Plan is expired, renew now and take advantage of all the benefits of the current version and upcoming upgrades, plus get a 20% discount on the renewal price AND 20% off the price of a new module! 

Click here for the complete list of promotions.


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Tip of the Month

Did you know that Sage publishes “Known Issues” and “Resolved Issues” documentation for multiple versions of SalesLogix? In response to customer requests, they offer a list of known defects which were corrected with the release of each new version listed. Visit www.sagesoftwareonline.com for these documents along with version maps, a knowledgebase of support issues, downloadable hot fixes, and lots more.

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What's New

Taxes Are Inevitable… The Hassle Is Not!  
 
Need an accurate, cost-effective way to automate the sales tax function? Take a look at our sales tax partner, Avalara. Avalara provides real-time automatic tax rate updates for all 8,000+ U.S. and Canadian taxing jurisdictions. Fully integrated with MAS 90 and MAS 200 systems, Avalara’s service lets you: (cont.)

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Industry News

From the NAW SmartBrief: A recent poll conducted by Harris Interactive for UPS finds that while 80% of the business leaders surveyed say that China will play an important role in their company's growth objectives within the next three years, only 16% were comfortable extending a high effectiveness rating to their supply chain in China. (cont.)

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Partner News

Every HR manager or small-business person knows that hiring the right person for the job can be tricky, and hiring the wrong person can be one of the most expensive mistakes you can make. Resumes, interviews, and references can be misleading or deceptive. Before you hire again, send your candidate to Morgan & Associates' www.testforhire.com.  In about a hour, you can find out if the candidate has the mental ability and personality for the position, and if he or she will be an ethics or security risk.

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the training center

You’ll be amazed at how efficiently and accurately you can import and export data to and from MAS 90 and MAS 200 after attending the Visual Integrator course. By the end of the course, you will be able to: (cont.)

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MCG Customer News


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

Welcome new customers!
Falls Church Medical Center™, Eric’s Locks™, Rock Solid Granit™, Villiglas, LLC™, and Mathews Seafood™

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