Participants will come away with:

• How to use Report Manager (everyone current on Sage maintenance owns a license)
• Knowledge of how the Report Designer and Connector can be extremely useful
• MS Excel tips and tricks that anyone can use
• How to create financial statements using the Report Designer
• An understanding of how Sage Intelligence is not just for Financials
• New relationships or growth in existing ones: Interact with other Sage ERP users

We think everyone will be able to get something out of this combined Sage 100 ERP / Sage 500 ERP User Group meeting, and hope to see you at one of them! Email us for more information. If you cant make one of the User Group meetings, you can attend the free webinar on May 22nd for a condensed version of the User Group meeting topics.

*NOTE: When registering, please provide the following information:

• Company Name
• Attendee’s Names
• Email addresses of attendees
• Whether attending Dallas or Chicago event
• Sage 100 ERP (MAS 90) Sage 500 ERP (MAS 500) version

Agenda–User Group meetings (The agenda for the webinar will be abbreviated)

• Overview of Sage Intelligence
• Demonstration of Report Manager reports, including an over view of the connector
• Demonstration of Report Designer, including the creation of:
  • Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement
  • Rolling Trend/Forecast Report
• Excel Tips and Tricks
  • General (universal) use tips that make all reporting more convenient and efficient
  • Automatically highlight relevant data
  • Repeating column headings on each printed page and Underlining
  • Handling rounding issues so your reports will actually foot (without hardcoding values)!
  • Function/Formulas for relevant financial calculations
  • More!

Dates and Locations:

Sage ERP X3 - Champion, according to Info-Tech Research Group

IT research leader, Info-Tech Research Group has named Sage ERP X3 as a ‘Champion’ product in its evaluation of ERP systems reviewed by them. Info-Tech evaluated thirteen software systems from eight different publishers, including SAP and Oracle, and found Sage ERP X3 to be among the top 3 in the champion category based on comparisons of Data Management Tools, Long-term Value and Ease of Use.

According to Info-Tech, Champions receive high scores for most evaluation criteria and offer excellent value. They have a strong market presence and are usually the trend setters of the industry.

Sage ERP X3 earned Exemplary scores for Product Architecture and Vendor Channel and Good scores for Product Features, Usability and Vendor Viability, Strategy and Channel.

MicroAccounting Solutions is an authorized reseller and consultant for Sage ERP X3, recently having earned 14 new certifications among its consulting and software development staff for Sage ERP X3 in areas such as financials, distribution and manufacturing.  Would you like to know more about how Sage ERP X3 can help you in your business?  Contact one of the members of our Chicago or Dallas – based teams at info@microaccounting.com.

Sage Inventory Advisor is a cloud solution designed to help you make better informed and more timely decisions about inventory stock levels and reordering.   Here is a 15 minute video demonstration providing a great introduction to the service.

Sage says that surveys of customers with inventory concerns report needs in the following areas:

• 42% – stock outs
• 37% – carrying too much stock
• 21% – time spent calculating reorder info

Sage claims that Inventory Advisor will help companies improve in all of these areas.  We’ve had the chance to play some with the software service and think it will be a beneficial tool for companies experiencing these kinds of problems.

What is the pricing for Inventory Advisor?  As a SaaS, Sage Inventory Advisor is offered as a monthly subscription, starting as low as $299. The monthly rate is determined by the number of SKUL’s. There is also a one-time implementation (set-up) fee.

Here is an FAQ to answer most questions, but you can also contact us at info@microaccounting.com any time and we will help you evaluate Sage Inventory Advisor.

You will learn:

• The fastest way to start transactions
• The fastest way to find data in your Sage ERP
• How to uncover difficult or otherwise ‘impossible’ to lookup information
• Find virtually any data across companies, modules, and tasks – all from one simple browser

COMPLETED:  VIEW WEBINAR RECORDING NOW!  (27:41)

Did you know that on Sage’s idea site page for Sage 100 ERP (formerly known as MAS 90 / 200) there are over 1,400 ideas to improve the system?  Further, did you know that over 200 of those ideas reference terms such as “search”  “find” and “look”?

Whether you are a power user or new to Sage 100 ERP we invite you to join us on April 9 for a webinar where you will learn how to have every single user in your Sage 100 ERP spend less time in Sage 100 ERP and more time serving your customers, growing your business and making your company more efficient.  You’ll also learn how to obtain a 30 day free trial of the featured search tool – including installation and setup assistance at no cost simply by attending the webinar.

REGISTER NOW

A complimentary, education-packed one-day conference exclusively for Sage customers. Learn about Sage’s strategic direction, what’s new, and have the opportunity to network with peers and product experts in the Sage community.

Lunch and a continental breakfast will be provided, and there will be a drawing to win a free pass to Sage Summit 2013 in Washington DC!

Sage customers interested in attending should contact Kathy today. Required information will be requested in the body of the email generated: (Please provide this information for every attendee from your company)

Contact Kathy today!

When: THURSDAY, April 18th, 2013, 8:00AM to 4:30 PM
Where: The Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143 (Google map)

Agenda items currently include:

Morning:

• Registration and Continental Breakfast
• Welcome and Sage Road Ahead
• Product Roadmap Concurrent Sessions:
  • Sage 100 ERP
  • Sage 300 ERP
  • Sage 500 ERP
  • Meet the Sage ERP Family
• Morning Break
• Beyond the Basics-Extending Your Business:
  • Sage Alerts and Workflow
  • Sage Document Management
  • Sage Sales Tax
  • Sage EDI
  • Sage Shipping

Lunch and Partner Showcase

Afternoon:

• Sage Solution Concurrent Sessions:
  • Forecasting and Budgeting
  • Sage Fixed Assets
  • Sage CRM
• Afternoon Break
• Sage Solution Concurrent Sessions:
  • Sage Intelligence
  • Sage HRMS and Payroll
  • Learn About Sage ERP X3

Closing Remarks and Prize Drawing

Agenda is subject to change.

• Stay in compliance with over 300,000 IRS and GAAP rules
• View seven books on one screen: Internal, Tax, ACE, AMT, State, and two User-definable Books
• Create AMT and ACE schedules automatically, with over 50 methods of depreciation
• Fixed Assets integrates with Sage 100 and 500 ERP (MAS 90/200/500) for seamless asset management.
• Asset templates ensure that new assets are created quickly and accurately.

This webinar will include a demo of Sage 100 ERP (MAS 90) with Sage Fixed Assets installed.

Like surprises? Not many business owners do. A data-driven organization is one that empowers their ERP and related data to be pro-active; setting their systems to prompt them when important business conditions warrant their attention.

Our web-based event on April 30 will discuss how users of Sage 100 ERP (MAS 90) and Sage 500 (MAS 500) can become data-driven organizations.

• What does it mean to become truly “data-driven”?
• Which business conditions have data that can “speak to you”?
• What is “Business Activity Monitoring” software?

This webinar will anwer some of the most asked-for data-driven scenarios for both ERP, Sage 100 and Sage 500 (formerly MAS 90/200/MAS 500) and CRM, including automated trend-analysis. And — a free data-driven ROI Calculator will be provided to all attendees!

Get a review of Sage 500 (MAS 500) version 2013.

New features that we’ll cover include:

• Visual Process flows (workflow)
• Module Functionality Improvements (GL, AP, AR, CM, SO, Mfg)
• Credit Card Processing – Vault & Sage Exchange
• Pricing Enhancements
• Technology Improvements

April 3rd, 2013 at 9AM CST

MicroAccounting Solutions strives to keep our clients up to date with all matters related to Sage ERP X3.  Sage ERP X3 customers who are current on-plan may log into the Sage Partner Portal using your login credentials to download this latest update.

New Features Are Available to Sage ERP X3 Customers

• Compliance with European Union (EU): As of January 1, 2013, new information is mandatory in invoices. A fixed allowance shall be paid by any professional entity for recovery costs in case of late payments. This allowance has been set at €40.
• Belgian legislation: 281.5 compliance details are listed in the release notes.

For more information on Sage ERP X3 or to schedule a consultant to update your system please contact us at info@microaccounting.com.

Bill Harris and Lorrie Harris with Sean Leonard of Sage at Summit 2012

It will be here before you know it

– the annual Sage Summit Conference is scheduled for July 21 – 26, 2013 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C. .  Last year MicroAccounting Solutions had 20 individuals representing 12 different companies attend the conference and one of the many highlights from last year included a private concert sponsored by Sage and our sister company xkzero at the Grand Ole Opry and featuring some of the greatest names in contemporary country including Trace Adkins, Jake Owen, Diamond Rio and others.   This year’s conference entertainment will include a Night at the American History Museum!

MICROACCOUNTING CUSTOMERS: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR YOUR SPECIAL $200 DISCOUNT CODE – EXCLUSIVE TO YOU FROM MICROACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS.  REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 9, 2013

But while you won’t want to miss the American History Museum, the real reasons – whether you are a Sage 100 ERP, Sage 500 ERP or Sage ERP X3 customer – that you won’t want to miss Sage Summit 2013 are these:

1. See New Products

Be among the first to see and explore the newest technology available for your industry.

2. Develop Professionally

Earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits—up to 34 for partners and 18 for customers.

3. Go to the Source

Learn from the experts—the people who implement, support, and develop Sage solutions will host many sessions and networking events.

4. Bring Home Best Practices

Learn tips that will help you work smarter and faster, starting the very next day.

5. Push the Envelope

Learn how technology can move your business ahead. See how it’s already being done.

6. Exchange Ideas at Sage City

Hear what’s working for others in your industry and learn to adapt your organization’s approach. (Lorrie Harris was a host for this event last year!)

7. Create Professional Relationships

Grab breakfast, lunch, or a drink and make connections that will help you throughout the year.

8. Bring New Visionary Energy to Work

Get exposed to new ways of thinking, working, and doing.

9. Keep Up to Date on Trends

The most talked about tech trends for 2013—including cloud, mobility, and analytics—will be spotlighted.

10. Have Fun and Let Loose

After a full day of learning, you’ll need some downtime. Sage Summit offers plenty of ways to relax.

Bonus Reason # 11 – Visit xkzero at the Sage Summit Expo

Learn how the latest in Mobility, Universal Search, Online Commerce and Integrated Freight Broker Services from xkzero can help drive your Vision for Growth.

We hope you will make your plans now and consider joining us at Sage Summit 2013 in Washington, D. C.!