Posted on Fri, Nov 27, 2009 @ 02:24 PM
Plus Computer Solutions has recently posted an article on their blog about the importance of screening reports in Sage Accpac ERP. Screening is very similar to “Print Preview” in that you view the report before you print it. This saves you time, printer ink, paper, etc. in case there are errors in the report that you may have not noticed before printing.
In the main Accpac window/System Manager, under “File”, you can set the the “Print Destination” to “Screen.” To check if it is already set to “Screen”, look for an icon on the bottom right of your Accpac window that looks like a blank piece of paper with a magnifying glass on it - similar to the one found in Microsoft Office programs. It indicates your current print destination.
To read more, Click Here.
- Chris Firra, Sr. ConsultantSource: Davies, Scott. “Screening Your Reports.” plus.ca November 27, 2009. <http://erp.plus.ca/blog/bid/28576/Screening-Your-Reports>
Posted on Thu, Nov 26, 2009 @ 12:57 PM
Were you recently at our Accpac Thanksgiving event and lucky enough to listen in on one of Rob Lavery's sessions? I was fortunate enough to hear him describe Orchid Systems' Process Scheduler and how it can help automate mundane processes. For example, instead of having to run data integrity checks at nights on weekends (unfortunately, the only time that others aren't in the system), you can run an automated schedule to run integrity checks for you instead by using Process Scheduler! Your Friday nights are yours again!
To catch a live Webcast on the Process Scheduler as well as on Bin Tracking in warehouses for inventory control, join this Webcast on Monday, November 30, 2009.
Title: Orchid Systems' Bin Tracking and Process Scheduler
Date: Monday, November 30, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Webcast: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/160325346
Space is limited so register now!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webcast.
System Requirements:
PC-based attendees:
Required: Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh-based attendees:
Required: MAC OS x 10.4 (Tiger) or newer
- Brian Terrell, CPA and Managing Partner
Posted on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 @ 01:05 PM
This past Thursday, November 19, Terrell & Terrell hosted its 10th annual client appreciation conference, Accpac Thanksgiving!
We kicked off the day with a great keynote speaker, Joe Rotella, who presented us with ways to use social media to boost the bottom line. Followed by lunch at Fogo de Chao , attendees were given the choice of 9 different breakout sessions including sessions about Sage FAS Fixed Assets, Orchid Systems, Pacific Technology, SageCRM, Accpac Tips and Tricks, and many more. During the closing session, great prizes were given away including gift cards to Fogo de Chao, a gift certificate to Music in Motion, and a free SageCRM LanPak! Congratulations to the winners!
Attendees were also able to receive 8 CPE credits for attending the entire day. Once again, we created a funny, yet informative, video that was first shown at Accpac Thanksgiving. Click Here to see it! It's a spoof of "The Dating Game," but about someone who is trying to find the great ERP system. (I wonder which one she chooses...?!?)
So please join us next year if you missed out on this annual event! Thank you to everyone who came out! The event was a great success, and we hope to see you again net November!
- Meredith Gooch, Marketing Manager
Posted on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 @ 12:21 PM
As cloud computing continues to gain popularity, it is also accompanied with the expected, healthy skepticism. When a firm decides to incorporate cloud computing into its business, it must decide if the cloud computing benefits will outweigh the costs and risks, such as security. A recent report, "Cloud Computing: Benefits, Risks, and Recommendations for Information Security," conducted by the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA), points out the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing and gives advice on how to avoid risks. Read More...
For a condensed version, Click Here
- Chris Firra, Sr. Consultant
Sources:
European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA). "Cloud Computing: Benefits, Risks, and Recommendations for Information Security." enisa.eu. November 2009. <http://www.enisa.europa.eu/act/rm/files/deliverables/cloud-computing-risk-assesment/>
Whitney, Lance. "Report: How Risky is Cloud Computing?" news.cnet.com. November 20, 2009. <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10402398-92.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20>
Posted on Thu, Nov 12, 2009 @ 01:20 PM
There are 5 things that businesses shouldn't overlook when choosing an ERP system. Join a free live Webcast to ensure that you don't overlook the important questions when choosing a software package to help run your business.
Sign up now to attend this Webcast and find out:
- How the economy has redefined the way businesses use ERP to conduct business and compete effectively
- Key criteria you can use to evaluate modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions
- How today's ERP systems can make your business more flexible, agile, and competitive
If you are interested but cannot attend the live event, register today and we will send you a link to the on-demand archive when it becomes available.
Learn More>> Sign up to attend- Brian Terrell, CPA and Managing Partner
Posted on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 @ 11:06 AM
If you haven’t upgraded to Sage Accpac ERP v5.5 already, it may be because you have yet to hear about its new features that can enhance your current accounting system.
One of the features of version 5.5 is that it is now easier to modify customer, vendor, general ledger, and item numbers by changing, combining, or copying any of these factors. Previously, this option was only available as a separate module but it is now included in the updated 5.5 version.
- Rufus Vernon, Director of Sales
Posted on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 @ 11:08 AM
Don Thomson is one of the co-founders of Sage Accpac ERP. His insightful blog is where the following passage comes from:
“Today’s press releases, such as ‘MySpace dumps server hard disks for flash drives’ may not seem to have any relationship with Accpac. It does. If you follow certain lines of reasoning, flash drives could mean massively faster performance characteristics for Accpac.
Use of solid state technology (flash drives) is another example of a sea-change in the software industry being driven by iPod users’ insatiable demand for more storage. The personal computer (IT) industry no longer drives storage technology. It is all about iPods capable of storing more music and more movies – using solid state (flash drive) technology.” Read More…
- Brian Terrell, CPA and Managing PartnerSource: Thomson, Don. “Faster Accpac Performance.” donthomson.wordpress.com October 20, 2009. <http://donthomson.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/faster-accpac-performance/>
Posted on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 @ 01:51 PM
Maintaining your business management software is no longer a
technical decision that can be made by the IT department, as your
system is not just a key part of your strategy, but one of your most
important and sensitive corporate assets. To help you stay ahead,
software updates and new versions are released that improve the
functionality and usability of your solution. These updates ensure that
you are able to manage new compliance issues and government
regulations, further streamline your operations, and get visibility
into the latest business intelligence metrics. Read this Sage white paper to learn more about why maintaining your software investment is important, or Contact Me to discuss further.
- Chris Firra, Sr. Consultant