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November 20, 2013
New Threats Require Strong Passwords
New Threats Require Strong Passwords We recently sent an update to all our clients regarding the ‘Ransom virus’ attacks. This is a follow up email regarding passwords. With the success of this new attack, it is a good time to insist that all of the users in your company change their password. Some of our […]
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November 11, 2013
2013 Year End for Sage 100 Contractor
2013 Year End for Sage 100 Contractor 2013 is coming to an end – Many of you have already started planning for the 2013 Year End. Several clients have scheduled their Payroll and/or Fiscal year end closing with us. All clients need to be on Sage 100 Contractor (formerly Master Builder) version 18.x or 19.x […]
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June 19, 2013
Verizon Phone Scam – Be Careful!
Verizon Phone Scam – Be Careful! Today our office received a very professional call from ‘Verizon’ regarding an over charge on one of our phone numbers. The person knew all the right phrases, just like other calls we have had with them, knew the phone number, account number, key contact person on the account, etc. […]
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June 03, 2013
Union Rate Changes
Union Rate Changes NOTE: The following instructions apply to any time there is a union rate change. We are using June 1st as an example. June 1 st is the end of the year for schools and various clubs. It also begins the Union rate changes for a quite a few unions. Many have June […]
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December 23, 2012
Sage Service Host Stops Working
Sage Service Host Stops Working Applies to Sage 100 Contractor v18 The new license server with version 18 of Sage 100 Contractor (S100C) has been significantly updated. The license server is based on a program that runs in the background of a Windows computer or server. This type of application or program is called a […]
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December 03, 2012
Three “Acid Test” Questions to Evaluate a CPA for Your Construction Business
Three “Acid Test” Questions to Evaluate a CPA for Your Construction Business Over the years I have developed an acid test to determine if a CPA is truly familiar with construction cost accounting. First, I would like to qualify my remarks. I approach managing an accounting system from a completely different perspective than a CPA. […]
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August 14, 2012
Syscon Receives Sage Gold Development Partner Award
Syscon Receives Sage Gold Development Partner Award Syscon, Inc. Named a Sage Gold Development Partner of the Year for 2012 Hinsdale, IL (August 14, 2012) – Syscon, Inc., a Sage North America development partner specializing in developing add-on solutions that extend the functionality and value of Sage 100 Contractor (formerly Sage Master BUilder), has been […]
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November 30, 2011
2011 Year End Items for Master Builder Users
2011 Year End Items for Master Builder Users IMPORTANT UPDATE! We just spoke with Sage Support regarding the email from them dated 11/29/11. We have confirmed that the entire year end processing can be done in version 16. 2011 is coming to an end – Many of you have already started planning for the 2011 […]
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November 10, 2011
Aatrix Registration Expiration Notification
Aatrix Registration Expiration Notification When the Aatrix payroll forms were introduced in Sage Master Builder, the goal was to tie the expiration of the updates to the expiration date of the client’s annual SMB renewal. Since this was a significant change, the default expiration was set as September 2011. Earlier this year, Sage decided to […]
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October 29, 2011
The Committed Cost Report – Getting it Right!
The Committed Cost Report – Getting it Right! Last Tested with SMB Version 17 The committed cost report (6-1-12) in Master Builder is often reviewed in more detail at the end of the accounting year. This is a great report that is full of important information – but if you are not careful, it can […]
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