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March 2005

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Tip of the Month

iTech Information Corner...
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the training center

MCG Customer News

 


Best News


FRx™ performance update now available! Visit BOSS to download service packs for FRx Version 6.5 and Version 6.7 for customers using MAS 90® or MAS 200® Version 4.0 or 4.05. For a copy of the release notes detailing issues resolved in these service packs, email info@mcginc.com.

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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...

Continued from last month…missed it or need a recap? Click here.

Dear Charlie: I think I’ve finally convinced the suits that our business can no longer compete without CRM. We’re starting the buying 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

Save 25% on additional system users before March 31, 2005! Click here for the complete list of promotions.


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Tip of the Month *VERY IMPORTANT*

Payroll Users: The IRS requires a new format for the 941 (Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return) form beginning with the first quarter of 2005 (ending March 31 – the form must be reported by May 2). Changes to MAS 90 and MAS 200 payroll to accommodate the new format will be available as a downloadable program change on BOSS beginning March 28, 2005. The BOSS program will support versions 3.71, 3.72, 4.0, and 4.05.

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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

 

From Sales and Marketing Magazine (www.salesandmarketing.com), three important traits that CIOs say they look for in IT managers:

  • Business acumen – do they add value to the business as a whole?
  • An understanding of financial management and ability to communicate with constituencies that may not be highly technical.
  • Ability to stay ahead of the curve. Can they keep up with technology and management trends?

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Partner News

Package your people



Package your people. Promote your company. Build your image. Look like you mean business. In today’s competitive marketplace, your company’s brand recognition is the key. A consistent team creates strong ties with customers that keep them coming back. [cont...]

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the training center

Watch your mail for MCG’s Second Quarter 2005 Training Schedule, or check the schedule at www.mcginc.com/training.

Why attend MCG’s Best-authorized training courses?
It improves your job performance and the contribution you make to your organization’s success! Instructor-led classes in the fully-equipped, convenient and comfortable MCG Training Center ensure that you receive a personalized, high-quality training experience.

For example...

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MCG Customer News


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

Welcome new customers!
MC Strategies™, Ideal Image™, Forte Macauley™, Big Time Products™, Orthodontic Education LLC™, Holston Distributing Company™, Great Bay Distributors™, Valley Budweiser™, Shoals Distributing™, Birmingham Budweiser Distributing Company™.


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