ACOM ePayables (Electronic Payments) According to the 2017 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey, 74% of finance professionals were victims of payment fraud in 2016. Additionally, the average cost of printing checks is approximately $5 to $7 per check (which includes supplies and labor costs). Wow! So, Why Aren’t More Companies Switching to Electronic Payments? Firstly, because it is very labor intensive to get vendors to switch to electronic payments. Second, companies don’t have the ability to offer their vendors a variety of payment methods. Why Choose ACOM’s ePayables (Electronic Payments) Solution? ACOM’s electronic … [Read more...]
How to Create a Sage Intelligence Standard Report in Sage 300?
Sage Intelligence Reporting for Sage 300 Users In today's blog article, we are highlighting Sage Intelligence reporting for Sage 300 users. Not only is Sage Intelligence inexpensive (you get 1 license free with your Sage 300 install), it is also fairly easy to use - doesn't require a lot of technical knowledge to get started (Template Concept and Excel based). Sage Intelligence is a great cost effective, easy to learn reporting / BI solution and a must-see for all Sage 300 clients. (Note: All Sage 300 users that are on Gold Support or higher get a free Sage Intelligence license with their Sage 300 software. All Sage 300C users also get a … [Read more...]
Use Visual Process Flows To Train New Staff
Sage 300 Training: Visual Process Flows Continued In our previous Sage 300 training article, we focused on a general overview of Visual Process Flows. In this Sage 300 training article, we will look at how you can use Visual Process Flows to train your new staff. Sage 300 Training: How will Macros help you train your new staff? How often do you accept all the default settings when printing a report? Probably not very often. Having to change field setting when printing a report on a regular basis can be annoying for existing staff and confusing when new staff are learning their way around, in Sage 300. Thankfully, recording Macros in Sage … [Read more...]
Sage 300 Visual Process Flows
Sage 300 Training Series: Visual Process Flows This Sage 300 training blog article is part 1 of a 2 part blog series on Sage 300 Visual Process Flows. In this first blog article we will give you a general overview of how to setup Sage 300 Visual Process Flows. In the second article, we will take a more in-depth look at how you can configure Sage 300 Visual Process Flows. What are Sage 300 Visual Process Flows? Sage 300 Visual Process Flows are best described as interactive workflow diagrams. The workflow diagram allows you to follow the necessary steps to complete your tasks in any business process (without distractions). The Visual … [Read more...]
Sage 300 System Requirements When Installing or Upgrading Your Sage 300 (Accpac) ERP System
High-Level Overview of Sage 300 System Requirements To Upgrade /Install Sage 300 Change can be difficult, especially when you are implementing a new ERP system or upgrading your existing ERP software. This blog article will give you a high-level overview of the Sage 300 upgrade/install process. For more in-depth information of Sage 300 system requirements, download and review the Sage 300 2018 compatibility guide, and then contact Front Line Systems, with your questions. Here’s What You Need to Know About Sage 300 Database Requirements Microsoft SQL Server Requirements - When you install Sage 300 2018, Microsoft SQL Server 2012, 2014 or … [Read more...]
Important Notice to Sage 300 Off-Plan Customers
The Sage 300 Licensing Model is Changing Sage recently announced that they will stop selling the "traditional" perpetual version of Sage 300 to new and off-plan customers, effective October 1, 2017. Moving forward, they will only sell Sage 300C (subscription model). The perpetual model of Sage 300 won't completely go away if you own the software and have an active Business Care plan (as of Oct 1, 2017). You will still be able to purchase additional licenses, modules and get access to product updates and new releases. However, Sage will not add new features to the perpetual model of Sage 300 after September 30, 2017. The announcement to … [Read more...]
Important Notice to Sage 300 On-Plan Customers
Dear Sage 300 On-Plan Client, Sage recently announced that they will not sell the “traditional” perpetual version of Sage 300 to new and off-plan customers (effective October 1, 2017). Moving forward, they will only sell Sage 300C (subscription model). How Does this Sage 300 Announcement Affect You? Please note, the perpetual version of Sage 300, will not completely go away. You will still be able to purchase additional licenses, modules and get access to product updates and new releases. However, Sage will not add new features to the perpetual model of Sage 300 after September 30, 2017. This announcement confirms Sage’s strategic … [Read more...]
How Will the Release of Sage 300 Version 2018 Impact Your Sage 300 Support?
Important information about your Sage 300 support plan On May 11, 2017, Sage sent out a message to all existing Sage 300 users, announcing the release of Sage 300 2018, later this year. Sage mentioned that according to their support policy they will only provide Sage support to Sage 300 and Sage 300c versions of 2018, 2017, and 2016 (once Sage 300 version 2018 is released). No need to panic if you don’t use Sage 300 payroll If you do not currently use Sage 300 payroll, and are on Sage 300 2014 or an earlier version you don’t need to be too concerned about this announcement. At Front Line Systems we will continue to support your business … [Read more...]
Join us for our upcoming PrintBoss software (Sage 300 add-on) webinar to discover how you can significantly cut costs of creating checks and invoices.
Register for our free PrintBoss Software (Sage 300 add-on) webinar today! Front Line Systems, a full-service Sage 300 ERP consulting and training firm is hosting a free webinar entitled, “Are You Using These 4 Game-Changing PrintBoss Features at Your Business?” The webinar will be held at 9:30 a.m. PST/12:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Anyone interested can register now. It will be an interactive 30 to 45-minute session showcasing how PrintBoss can save you time and immediately reduce the costs of creating checks and invoices. The free online event attendees will discover how to: Put electronic signatures on … [Read more...]
Sage 300 Visual Process Flows
Sage 300 ERP Online Training Session Video: Sage 300 Visual Process Flows Take a closer look at Visual Process Flows in our Sage 300 ERP online training session [Length: 26:56]. When you view the Sage 300 ERP online training video below you will learn more about: What are visual process flows? How they can help your business become more efficient and scalable? How to edit and customize visual process flows? To learn more about Sage 300 ERP, please contact Front Line Systems. About Front Line Systems Front Line Systems is an ERP Consulting Firm with headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are dedicated to helping businesses … [Read more...]