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September 17, 2011
Analyzing Job Profitability 01 A Framework for Data Analysis
Analyzing Job Profitability 01 A Framework for Data Analysis This video is a segment of our presentation on analyzing job profitability. This series focuses on using common technology tools such as Microsoft Excel effectively in your business. “A Framework for Data Analysis” discusses how to approach the issue of organizing and analyzing data effectively using […]
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September 17, 2011
Analyzing Job Profitability 03 Indirect Costs and Gross Profit
Analyzing Job Profitability 03 Indirect Costs and Gross Profit This video is a segment of our presentation on analyzing job profitability. This series focuses on using common technology tools such as Microsoft Excel effectively in your business. “Indirect Costs and Gross Profit” discusses how indirect costs affect gross profit on a job and why that […]
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September 17, 2011
Analyzing Job Profitability 02 The Importance of Defining Terms
Analyzing Job Profitability 02 The Importance of Defining Terms This video is a segment of our presentation on analyzing job profitability. This series focuses on using common technology tools such as Microsoft Excel effectively in your business. “The Importance of Defining Terms” looks at how to structure terms and definitions when you are doing detailed […]
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July 05, 2011
CHANGES IN FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT (FUTA)
Changes in Federal Unemployment (FUTA) The new FUTA rate effective July 1 st , 2011, will require changes to payroll for all companies. If you use an outside payroll service, the first check of July should reflect this reduced rate. For our Clients who process payroll in house, changes will need to be made prior […]
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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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