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December 13, 2007
Tip – Quirky Queries
Tip – Quirky Queries Queries are one of the best features of Master Builder. In case you don’t know, queries are found on most screens under either “File | Find” or – alternatively – by clicking on the binoculars icon. Queries are a way to get a list of records according to criteria you select […]
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December 12, 2007
Tip – Those Pesky Image Files in Report Designer
Tip – Those Pesky Image Files in Report Designer Certain problems occur in using Master Builder where I don’t have time or the interest in finding out why the problem exists or the most elegant solution, I just find a way to work around it. This is one of those problems. Anyone who had done […]
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December 10, 2007
Tip – Open Checks from a Prior Year
Tip – Open Checks from a Prior Year Prior Year Items to be reviewed before Closing a Year During the Closing Process at the end of the company’s year, any entries to the Cash Accounts that have not been cleared during the Bank Reconciliation process are rolled over to the new year as open items. […]
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December 09, 2007
The History of Master Builder Software
The History of Master Builder Software Sage Master Builder (SMB) software has an interesting history. Like many software products that serve specific industries, Master Builder was conceived by someone in the industry who was just trying to run their business better. Dan Smith – the founder of Master Builder – is a great story teller […]
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May 11, 2007
Syscon, Inc. President Honored as ASA Chicago Outstanding Professional Member
Syscon, Inc. President Honored as ASA Chicago Outstanding Professional Member Hinsdale, IL – May 11, 2007 Larry Wendt, President and co-founder of Syscon, Inc., was named this month as “Oustanding Professional Member” by the Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates of Chicago. The award was presented to Mr. Wendt during the annual awards dinner for ASA […]
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December 15, 2006
Security, Privacy, Fraud, and Profits – A Common Sense Guide to Computer Technology Security
Security, Privacy, Fraud, and Profits – A Common Sense Guide to Computer Technology Security December 2006 Larry Wendt Dependency on computers in the construction business is rapidly increasing. Along with this increased dependency is an increased risk to data security, invasion of privacy, fraud, and – as a result of all this – a direct […]
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December 14, 2006
Glossary of Common Security Terms in Computer Environments
Glossary of Common Security Terms in Computer Environments Access Authorization Access authorization restricts access to a computer to group of users through the use of authentication systems. These systems can protect either the whole computer – such as through an interactive logon screen – or individual services, such as an FTP server. There are many […]
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August 18, 2002
Local Firm Wins National Award
Local Firm Wins National Award Hinsdale, IL, August 18, 2002 – Syscon, Inc. earned recognition last week as one of the top five (5) sales organizations for Intuit’s new Construction Software Division. Syscon has been providing technology solutions to the Construction Industry since 1986, supporting networks of various sizes, providing needs analysis, as well as […]
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