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December 2005

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Sage News


Events


Ask Charlie

Promotions

Tip of the Month

What's New

Partner News

Industry News

MCG Training Centers

MCG Customer News

 

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Sage News

Processing 1099's

January 31 is closing in fast and we all know what that means?it's nearly time to process 1099s and W-2s. We want your year-end processing to run as smoothly as possible. Please review the following carefully as it contains valuable information regarding 1099 and W-2 processing, in addition to tax
table updates (TTUs) for Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200, and Sage MAS 500 ERP systems.
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Events

MCG and Sage Software will be closed on December 26 for Christmas and January 2 for New Year's Day.

 

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

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Ask Charlie...

Dear Charlie: We send out monthly email blasts to our current and potential customers to notify them of our updated inventory listings and new sale items. Is there a way to measure how successful these blasts are to our customers?
    
         Signed Marketing in Michigan

           FOR THE ANSWER, CLICK HERE!

 

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Promotions

These discounts are valid only through December 30! so if an add-on module for MAS 90, MAS 200, or MAS 500 is on that special someone's Christmas list, contact MCG now!

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

MAS 500 Version 6.1 through 6.3 can be upgraded directly to Version 7.0. If you are using a version prior to 6.1 and wish to upgrade to version 7.0, you must first upgrade to a version supported by the 7.0 upgrade (6.1 through 6.3), then upgrade to version 7.0. For more important upgrade tips, email MCG at info@mcginc.com for your copy of the Version 7.0 Customer Guide: Special Considerations for Upgrading for Sage MAS 500 ERP.

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What's New

SageCRM and Sage CRM SalesLogix Information  
 
SageCRM Version 5.8 is coming in 1Q 2006! SageCRM v5.8 delivers key new features, enhanced system usability, and improved product quality. The new administration capabilities dramatically improve the process for adding new users, managing security profiles, and monitoring system usage.
Sage CRM v5.8 includes: (cont...)

Sage CRM SalesLogix v6.2 Service Pack 3 Now Available!
Service Pack 3 focuses on performance and introduces a significantly improved Web architecture without loss of backwards compatibility. Major enhancements include:
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Industry News

Sage Software scored big in Forrester Research's Wave report of leading providers of on-premise mid market and small business SFA (sales force automation) solutions. The report evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the eight leading mid market on-premise SFA products (with Sage CRM and Sage SalesLogix considered as two separate solutions) across 151 criteria. (cont.)

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Partner News

Did you ever wonder if those checks you receive in the mail that fold up into their own envelope would work in your office? The technology is called pressure seal and can be used for many applications—from payroll checks, refund checks, and payable checks to invoices, statements, and even marketing letters. Desktop folder/sealer machines start at $3000 and go up, depending on the volume you need to process.(cont.)

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MCG Training Centers

Watch the eNews for updates on when the Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 Version 4.1 curriculum will be rolled out to our training center classes!

There are still some seats available for our January 23rd, 2006 'Administering SalesLogix v6.2 classes. Hurry and sign-up now!

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…

MAS 90 and MAS 200 clients: Macdonald Consulting Group recommends that you plan your Version 4.1 upgrade for the first quarter of 2006. MCG clients with current Sage Subscription or Support Plans should have received the Version 4.1 update. Please do not install this upgrade without contacting MCG. We strongly recommend that our clients engage with MCG to perform upgrade-relates services. MCG's comprehensive upgrade planning process will ensure that your system is upgraded efficiently, with minimal downtime, so that you may begin putting the significant new features of the 4.1 to work in your business as soon as possible. Visit www.mcginc.com/41 for detailed information about the release and special upgrade consideration.

 

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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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