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January 2006

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Tip of the Month

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Sage News

MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.xx Update!

Several users are reporting the following issue in General Ledger year-end closing in MAS 90 and MAS 200 Versions 4.x...

If you have stray future fiscal years in your system (due to data entry errors, for example, 2030), when you post your first entries to the new fiscal year (such as 2006), the 2006 entry won't appear in your General Ledger Detail Report. The entry will be in the General Ledger Trial Balance, however. (cont.)

 

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Events

February 7, 2006, 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST - Improper Fixed Asset Management: How much is it really costing you? You may be shocked to discover how much money many companies lose by not accurately managing their fixed assets. Learn effective methods for managing your fixed assets with special guest, Suzanne Pedone, the CEO of Inventory Management Solutions Inc. (IMS), providers of turnkey solutions for fixed asset management and distribution. Register for this free live webcast at www.sagesoftware.com/newsroom/conference.cfm.

February 15, 2006, 12:00pm - 1:30pm EST - Managing Your Growth with Sage Software. Learn how to manage growth with new Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 features and add-on solutions, as well as the benefits of moving up to Sage MAS 500. Register for this free live webcast at www.sagesoftware.com/newsroom/conference.cfm.

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

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Ask Charlie...

Dear Charlie:

Now that we've gotten our sales process nailed down and begun using snazzy CRM software to help us meet our goals, the next issue is how to get more leads in the system for our salespeople to work with, and to manage those leads effectively and measurably. Can CRM help? Marketing in Michigan.

           FOR THE ANSWER, CLICK HERE!

 

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Promotions

Sage MAS 90 and 200 Existing Customer Promotions

  • Up to 50% Savings on Additional Users With the Purchase of Five-Users or More
  • Save 30% on Sage MAS 90 or Sage MAS 200 ERP Upgrades
  • 20% off Custom Office or Any Custom Office Extended Solutions
  • Job Cost Customers Save 15% on Sales Order
  • 15% off Visual Integrator
  • More...

 

Sage MAS 500 Existing Customer Promotions

  • 15% Savings on Sage MAS 500 Standard and Advanced Five-User Packs
  • 20% Savings on Sage MAS 500 Standard and Advanced Ten-User Packs
  • Up to 15% off When You Buy: Project Accounting, Sage TimeSheet, Data Exchange, or Microsoft Project Integration
  • Save 15% on Alerts
  • More...

 

Click here for the complete list of promotions.


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Tip of the Month

PAYROLL HELPFUL HINTS!

  • The Payroll module is based on a calendar year. There is no future period in Payroll. You cannot post a payroll in process with a check date in a future quarter until the current quarter is closed by selecting Quarter/Year-end Processing from the Period End menu.
  • Payroll Year-end Processing in MAS 90 can only be “reversed” by restoring data from a current backup. Reopening a year is not allowed. (cont.)

For more helpful hints on year-end processing in Payroll, email info@mcginc.com, or visit http://support.sagesoftwareonline.com/mas/yearend/eoy_menu.cfm for comprehensive Year-End Processing Guidelines.

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What's New

Sage Software™ recently announced that its U.K.-based parent company, The Sage Group plc™ (“Sage”), has agreed to acquire Verus Financial Management, Inc.™ Verus is a merchant services business specializing in credit card and check processing for small and medium-sized businesses (“SMBs”) based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Verus is a leading provider of merchant services in North America. Merchant services support retail, business to business and e-commerce businesses in processing customer transactions through credit cards, debit cards and checks. (cont.)

 

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Industry News

USA Today™ asked 150 senior executives about their work-related resolutions for 2006, and nearly one-third stressed the importance of on-the-job learning. Thirty-one percent said they would like to "develop a new skill" this year. Other top vote-getters included spending less time at work and improving work relationships. Click here for the complete story.

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Partner News

Starship Version 9.1® has been released, and is compatible with MAS 90® and MAS 200® Version 4.10, MAS 200 SQL Version 3.73, and MAS 500® Version 7.0. Starship 9.1 includes some handy new features for users, including: (continued here)

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MCG Training Centers

Register by January 31 and save up to $35 on Sage Live e-Learning courses "Setting Up the Accounts Payable Module" and "Processing Accounts Payable in MAS 90 and MAS 200." Visit www.sagesoftware.com/education to take advantage of this offer.

Contact MCG at 404.841.6240 to sign up for Sage-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

Keep an eye on MCG's MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.1 website at www.mcginc.com/41 for all the latest on Version 4.1. You can access important documentation and information about the upgrade and schedule your upgrade with MCG's professional services team from the site - check it out!

 


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Welcome new clients!
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