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June 2006
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The News


Events


Ask the CRM Guru

Promotions

Tip of the Month

What's New

Partner News

Industry News

MCG Training Centers

MCG Customer News

 
 

The News

Good news from Sage regarding Service Pack 1 for MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.10! In response to feedback about the complexity of managing the current program-fix collection, Sage Software will be releasing a self-installing Service Pack that will include a roll-up of all existing fixes currently available in the program-fix collection ZIP file, along with several enhancements: a significant redesign of the AR Aged Invoice report, Bank Reconciliation performance improvements, and improved functionality for multipart printing. [more...]

Questions? Call us at 404.841.6240 or email us at info@mcginc.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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Events

July 4: MCG and Sage Software closed for Independence Day Holiday.

July 27, 10:00am:Join MCG's partner Avalara for a special sales tax management webinar. This invaluable learning forum will provide an overview of sales tax compliance requirements under the new Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) initiative. For CFOs, controllers and tax managers, this webinar is an ideal opportunity to review and discuss an automated approach to working with multiple sales tax schedules, integrating sales tax calculations, reporting, compliance and returns with your MAS 90, MAS 200, or MAS 500 accounting software, and taking full advantage of the benefits posed by the Streamlined Sales Tax Project.

Sign up here:

Web Link https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/411048586

Meeting Number (if needed) 829-100-045

Teleconference: Dial-in 1.800.977.8002  

Pass Code: 543545#

August 30-31: Watch for MCG at the Georgia Society of CPAs Southeastern Accounting Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

November 5-8: Sage Summit, the annual conference for Sage Software users, in Nashville, TN. Registration begins mid-July at www.sagesummit.com. Register early to take advantage of discounted pricing as well as to be eligible for monthly drawings. Fun prizes include hotel suite upgrades, rounds of golf, gift certificates and more.


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Ask the CRM Guru...

Managing and Sharing Groups

There are two questions Sage CRM SalesLogix users have once they learn how to create new groups:

How do I share my awesome new group with someone else?

How do find my new group among the millions of groups I have on my list view?

Both of these can be answered by your two favorite SalesLogix words…"right click." While in the list view, place your mouse pointer on one of your tabs and right click. There are options available to Share Group and Hide Group. [more...]

Email MCG at info@mcginc.com for your copy of the detailed SalesLogix Version 7.0 Upgrade Brief.

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Promotions

Last call for lapsed Subscription Plans! If your Sage Subscription or Support Plan has expired, you may be missing out on the exciting new technologies and improved user interface of the MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.x business framework. Sage is offering customers with lapsed plans 25% off their renewals PLUS a free six-month Silver Support Plan if they renew by June 30. Call MCG today to take advantage of this rare opportunity!

Click here for the complete list of promotions.

 

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Tip of the Month

What the heck is the Sage Software Integrated Solutions Compatibility Matrix? We're glad you asked! The ISCM provides release compatibility information for MAS 90 and MAS 200. In other words, if you are wondering whether the FRx 6.7.4031 software you have is compatible with your MAS 200 Version 4.05, the ISCM tells you - yes, it is!

MAS 90 and MAS 200 have an ever-growing list of add-on solutions. These solutions expand the functionality of your system, but it's important that the various solutions are compatible to avoid system hiccups. You can find the ISCM at www.sagesoftwareonline.com.

While you're there, check out: [more...]

 

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What's New

Sage Extended Solution IM-1263, Vendor Quote Maintenance

This Solution is a must for those Sage MAS 90 and 200 customers who act as brokers in specialized industries. Designed for the customer who rarely stocks the products they sell, it provides an easy way to manage vendor quotes.

Accessible using a new menu option in Inventory, as well as a new button added to Sales Order Detail Line entry on a Quote type order, it offers: [cont...]

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Industry News

Announcing the availability of Sage Abra eRecruiter, a 100% Web-based, process-oriented recruiting solution for Sage Abra HRMS.

Abra eRecruiter automates applicant processing and routing with a customized career center on your corporate Web site. In addition, online applications, screening questions, integration to Monster.com, and built-in workflow and e-mail communications allow recruiters, hiring managers, applicants, executives, and employees to participate in the recruiting process. [more...]

Want more info? Call MCG at 404.841.6240, or email us at info@mcginc.com.

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Partner News

MCG clients are recommending www.crystalreportslibrary.com. CrystalReportsLibrary.com has been established to provide MAS 90 and MAS 200 users, resellers and consultants with an alternative to creating Crystal Reports and forms from scratch. By taking advantage of the Crystal Reports and forms available at CrystalReportsLibrary.com, [more...]

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MCG Training Centers

Register now for Sage Software-authorized ACT! classroom training in the MCG Tampa facility, starting June 29.

These one-day classes ($350 per person) cover ACT! navigation, managing groups, using templates and the calendar, running reports, and much more.

Register by calling 813.854.3388, or contact Cindy at cidziak@mcginc.com.

 

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MCG Client News

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

Welcome to Coca-Cola Bottlers' Sales & Service Company - the newest member of the MCG client community!

Don't forget... With the Sage Software Customer Referral Program, you can register names of other businesses that may be looking for a new software solution. And when your referrals result in closing new sales, you get paid! Call MCG at 404.841.6240 for a Lead Referral Form or more information about this program.

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