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March 01, 2011
2007 Emerging Technologies for Contractors – Are you Ready?
2007 Emerging Technologies for Contractors – Are you Ready? March 2007 Larry Wendt Are you ready? A new wave of technology is being adopted by contractors. As contractor’s wrestle with new ways to be more efficient, more profitable, and avoid costly mistakes, they are turning to using computer technology as a significant tool. Computer-based systems […]
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February 13, 2011
A Primer on “The Cloud”
A Primer on “The Cloud” What is the “Cloud?” Doing a Google search on the phrase “What Is Cloud Computing” generates over 27 million search results. This is an active and often confusing issue in the world of computer technology – but what exactly is cloud computing ? A brief, formal definition of cloud computing […]
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February 08, 2011
Running Multiple Versions of Master Builder Simultaneously
Running Multiple Versions of Master Builder Simultaneously Sometimes, it is advantageous to run multiple versions of Master Builder simultaneously on the same computer. For instance, if you wish to test custom reports in the next release of Master Builder prior to installing the new release into production. Note that these instructions are specific to Microsoft […]
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February 03, 2011
CUSTOM REPORTS AND UPGRADING TO MASTER BUILDER 16
Custom Reports and Upgrading to Master Builder 16 Sage Master Builder version 16 was released late last Fall. This release included changes to the database structure to allow more contacts for Jobs, Clients, and Employees. Significant changes were made to the Report Writer impacting custom reports within Master Builder (reports that end in a two-digit […]
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December 31, 2010
Year End Payroll Forms in Master Builder
Year End Payroll Forms in Master Builder There has been some confusion about the W-2 and W-3 report requirements and forms when using the new Aatrix Payroll reports. After discussion with Sage Customer Service, review of the IRS compliance requirements, and a call to Aatrix support, this is the result: W-2 Forms delivered to Employees […]
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December 21, 2010
Closing the Year in MB15 and 16 – W2 Tips
Closing the Year in MB15 and 16 – W2 Tips Last week, we received Sage’s most recent update regarding the 2010 closing, specifically the payroll – thank you Susan J! The announcement seems to indicate that the payroll year cannot be closed in Sage Master Builder version 15, and announces they will use a four-part […]
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September 24, 2010
Closing the Year – MB 15 or MB 16?
Closing the Year – MB 15 or MB 16? We have received many calls regarding a recent e-mail from Sage Master Builder. The e-mail implies that to close the year, you must be running version 16. We remember similar communications in prior years, so we contacted Sage to clear up a few things. Closing the […]
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September 09, 2010
What’s New in MB 15 – Payroll Navigation
What’s New in MB 15 – Payroll Navigation Payroll Changes – What has been moved Sage has stepped up the frequency of product upgrades. Many Master Builder users are running version 14. With the release of version 15 at the beginning of 2010, there were several significant changes to various modules and quarterly payroll reports. […]
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September 01, 2010
What’s New in MB 15 – Accounts Payable Payment Options
What’s New in MB 15 – Accounts Payable Payment Options Sage Master Builder version 15 – What’s Changed? Sage has stepped up the frequency of product upgrades. Many Master Builder users are running version 14. With the release of version 15 at the beginning of 2010, there were several significant changes to various modules and […]
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August 27, 2010
What’s New in SMB 15? – Accounts Payable
What’s New in SMB 15? – Accounts Payable An Overview of Accounts Payable Changes Sage has stepped up the frequency of product upgrades. Many Master Builder users are running version 14. With the release of version 15 at the beginning of 2010, there were several significant changes to various modules and quarterly payroll reports. As […]
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