MAS90 and MAS200 Product Update 4.4.01 – What’s New with Pics

Thanks to Jeff Schwenk of Bottomline Software for this document. It outlines via screenshots all of the new capabilities included in this service release of Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200.  New features include, but not limited to: Enhanced searching in Cash Receipts entry.  You can even find invoices based on the serial number [...]

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SAP Business One Versus (vs.) Sage MAS 500

We are always being asked to compare and contrast solutions. Below is a bulleted list comparing SAP Business One and Sage MAS500. SAP is a Total Business Solution. Includes Accounting, Distribution, Manufacturing, Sales Force Automation & Customer Service in one integrated solution with one code base, one database with a single installation. It’s your choice [...]

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How to properly move a MAS90 / MAS200 4.3 installation so that Paperless office file references are intact.

Here is a whitepaper Todd Alexander wrote that he is allowing us to publish. Sage’s technical support department often does not know of this technique themselves. It’s an illustrated guide to ensure you don’t have to go into the MAS90 paperless office viewer after the move and click on each document to move them one [...]

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MAS 90 & MAS 200 – Custom Office VB Script to Open a Related Set Of Documents

Thanks to Scott Hickman of Service World for this tip. This script was written for a client that has a "Sales Order" file that they scan into the system after the order has been completed. The PDF contains various correspondence, technical data etc regarding a specific order. Same concept can be adapted for customer, vendor [...]

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MAS90 or MAS200 – Use Visual Integrator to Import Ship To Codes

Via Brett Zimmerman at The Fitzgerald Group. I’m doing a MAS 90 Customer Ship-To’s import (4.30 SU11) and I’m getting some interesting results related to certain Ship-To Zip Codes. Scenario 1:  Import Ship-To with a US Zip Code that does not exist in the MAS 90 Zip Code file The VI Import Log say the Zip Code is not on [...]

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How to select and choose an ERP or Accounting system and a solution provider.

39 Useful Tips The first step to implementing a new accounting system is evaluating your company’s readiness for change. Before you begin looking at new features and setting fast­track timelines, take time to set realistic goals and build momen­tum. Pre­production planning is the key to success. Additionally, people who buy accounting software usually spend most of their time evaluating features. [...]

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MAS90 and MAS200 Payroll – Benefit Limits Chart

This website has a great tool and chart that lets you go all the way back to 1996 if need be to see what both current and past limits are. Examples of limits might be “Whats the definition of a “Highly Compensated Employee (HCE)” or “How much income is subject to Social Security Tax” Click [...]

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Netsuite offers 50% discount to Salesforce.com customers via RenewForce

Of course, 50% off a hosted solution still may cost more than an on-premise solution like Sage MAS90 or MAS200 since you must pay the fee every year and there is no guarantee once you have implemented they won’t jack up the annual costs.  Thanks to Wayne Shulz for this Post. Software as s service [...]

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MAS90, MAS200 Free Paperless Office. What’s really included?

The following Sage Extended Solutions that used to be sold for more than $5,000 standalone are now included in all versions of MAS90 and MAS200 from version 4.3 on up.  This is a great value and makes the upgrade look downright cheap compared to previous upgrades. Upgrade now to version 4.3 and see the benefits.  [...]

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Lower Cost Sage MAS90 MAS200 Annual Maintenance?

Well, the cost isn’t actually less, but the new Easy Pay plan allows you to break the payments into 12 equal installments. You give Sage approval to automatically debit your bank account each month. Sage charges no interest for this plan, just a $5 monthly processing fee. You stay current on maintenance without even trying, [...]

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