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November 2005

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Sage News


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Ask Charlie

Promotions

Tip of the Month

What's New

Partner News

Industry News

MCG Training Centers

MCG Customer News

 


Sage News

Saving with Sage!

Sage Software has announced that it will soon be launching 'Saving with Sage,' a business service and supplies purchasing program for Sage Software customers on maintenance and service plans. Starting in January, eligible customers will receive discounts on products and services from office supplies to real estate services, web meetings to postage. Key vendor partners participating in the program to offer savings to Sage customers include Pitney Bowes, Corporate Express, iLumen, WebEx, Citrix Online, CardScan and many others and new vendors are being added regularly. (Cont.)

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Events

Effectively manage your marketing campaigns with Sage CRM SalesLogix Marketing! Attend a free webcast (December 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST) about Sage CRM SalesLogix Marketing, which includes new new lead management, qualification, e-mail marketing, and reporting tools to easily create and manage targeted marketing campaigns that will increase your sales pipeline. Register at www.sagewebcast.com.

 

Click 'Read more' for a list of upcoming events for MCG Customers

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Ask Charlie...

Dear Charlie: How can I compile statistics on Opportunities I've identified in SalesLogix v6.2? I would like to be able to update these statistics on a regular basis...

Signed, Mark from Maine

           FOR THE ANSWER, CLICK HERE!

 

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Promotions

Sage MAS 90 and 200 Existing Customer Promotions

  • Up to 25% off e-Business Manager Related Products
  • Apply for Sage Payroll Services and Waive Your First Month Processing Fee!
  • 20% off Payroll Module
  • 20% off Direct Deposit Extended Solutions
  • More...

Sage MAS 500 Existing Customer Promotions

  • Up to 20% Discount on User License Packs
  • FREE Data Migrator with Purchase of Sage MAS 500 Distribution Suite
  • 15% off the Customizer Module
  • 15% off the DataPorter Module
  • More...

Click here for the complete list of promotions.


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Tip of the Month

January 31st is not far off...and that means it's time to start thinking about 1099's. Before processing 1099s on MAS 500 versions 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, and 7.0 you must download the December service pack, or monthly update, which includes 1099 updates. These downloads will be available in mid-December via Sage Support Online at http://support.sagesoftwareonline.com/mas500/support/updates/default.cfm.

Please review the "Processing 1099's for Year 2005" document on Sage Support Online for more important information regarding 1099 forms for Year 2005.

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What's New

Sage Announcing the End of Support for Older Software Versions  
 
Sage Software is announcing the end of support for older versions of SalesLogix including versions 5.2, 6.0, and 6.1. Below are the dates of the planned retirement and subsequent withdrawal of technical support: (cont...)

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Industry News

We're pleased to announce that Sage Abra Workforce Connections, comprised of Abra ESS and Abra Benefits Enrollment, has been awarded the Top HR Product of the Year award by HR Executive magazine! HR Executive magazine's Top HR Product Awards are given annually to new products based on their innovation, value added to the HR function, intuitiveness for the user, and delivery on promises, after thorough briefings and demonstrations with the magazine's editors. (cont.)

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Partner News

It's an easy year for tax forms — no changes to the W2 formats for 2005! Both the 2-up and 4-up formats remain the same. There is a minor change on the 1099-Misc in box 15 — but we haven’t found anybody that even uses that box yet! Please call Karen Price & Associates, our Safeguard check and forms partner, at 770.667.0199 for great savings. (cont.)

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MCG Training Centers

Macdonald Consulting Group has recently been named Sage Software Authorized Training Center for Sage CRM SalesLogix. Sage Software and its network of authorized training centers (ATCs) are the premier providers of classroom training for many Sage products. All training facilities are approved and monitored by Sage Software for maximum effectiveness and learner satisfaction. Customers attending class at an ATC receive instruction from SalesLogix certified trainers using Sage Software certified course curriculum.

Available courses include:

  • End User for SalesLogix
  • Customer Service for SalesLogix
  • Administering SalesLogix

Contact Cindy Idziak at 813.854.3388 to register!

Contact MCG at 404.841.6240 to sign up, or if you have questions about Sage Software-authorized classroom training, or visit our website at www.mcginc.com/training, featuring class schedules, online information, travel info, and more!

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MCG Customer News


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

Attention MAS 90 and MAS 200 Sales Order and Job Cost users! Those of you using Sage Extended Solution SO1085 (Sales Order to Job Cost Integration) will be receiving a survey from Sage Software which will help determine the features of the 4.1 release of SO1085. Since the standard version of MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.1 includes a SO-JC integration, Extended Solutions needs your help determining the future of their product. It's very important that you complete this survey and return it to Sage. Confused? MCG is glad to help you complete the survey. Or email aanderson@mcginc.com for the Sage Extended Solutions "4.10 Update" document.

Welcome new customers!
Origen Partners, Inc.

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Georgia Location
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Atlanta, Georgia 30342
404.841.6240 - 404.841.6243 fax
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12729 Race Track Road
Tampa, Florida 33626
813.854.3388 - 813.855.5907
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