Federal and state requirements for PTO Creating formulas in Sage 300 CRE can be daunting for even the most experienced user. Particularly, payroll formulas are one of the more complex formulas. With Federal and State legislation requiring paid sick leave, automatic accrual of hours for paid time off (PTO) is a worthwhile objective. But coming […]
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The workaround for testing A Sage 300 CRE client asked us: “I would like to test out some software features that I have not previously used. I don’t want to affect my live data with my testing. Is there a way I can create a test copy of my data folder?” Why yes, client –
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Reduce Professional Services Costs Keys to the Kingdom I know, I know — telling you how NOT to spend money with ETHOSystems may sound counterproductive to our top line. But to truly be a good Sage CRE VAR, we should help you to scale your business while watching your bottom line. Purchasing actual software often
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Start with a Smart Strategy As a Construction company business owner or part of the executive management team, you are convinced that mobility in the field is critical. Now you need a strategy. You have a decision to make whether to invest your own capital and purchase or lease a fleet of hardware/software devices and
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Reduce errors with digital data imports Large organizations often handle high volumes of accounting records—like invoices, payments, journal entries, and purchase orders. Manually entering this data takes more time and increases the risk of errors. If these transactions exist in digital format, you can use built-in tools to import data into Sage 300 CRE. The
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Creatively Coping with the Labor Shortage We’ve been judiciously warned over the past years that there is a severe shortage of construction workers. Understandably, laid-off workers found new careers in different industries and some attrition can be attributed to the plethora of near-retirement baby boomers who simply decided to not return to the workforce. And
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Selecting Accounting Software is Critical to your Success Do your due diligence! Selecting accounting software is one of the most critical operational decisions your construction company can face. Dedicating time and effort in vetting the best choice to meet your specific needs, procedures, and goals will obviously benefit you in the long run. But it’s
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Don’t waste your time in Excel! Have you been tracking liens in an Excel spreadsheet? Did you know that you can log that information in Sage 100 Contractor to directly track vendor liens? Tracking lien rights can be an important function of any Construction office. Whether it is tracking pre-liens from subcontractors and vendors or
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Archive for more speed in Sage 300 CRE Why you need to archive The term “archiving” refers to the process of moving historical data from one file to another, and sometimes from one location to another, in order to preserve the data over time without losing the ability to easily access the data as desired.
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Financial Reporting for Prior Years How to create a report that goes back more than 2 years Some users see it as a drawback that Sage 300 CRE can’t print financials older than two years. In GL > Reports > Financial Statements, users can “rollback” reports like balance sheets, income statements, or trial balances to
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Powerful Reporting Inside Sage 300 CRE Among the most important aspects of having powerful accounting software like Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate are the reporting capabilities. Over time, as users come and go, reporting needs change, and custom reports accumulate. That’s when the beginnings of a Reports Monster can emerge! Critical info at your
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