Answers Technology, Inc. December 2012 Newsletter

In This Issue: • Answers Technology, Inc. Wesite Launch • Sage December Promotions • Monthly Triva • Why your business needs Sage Fixed Asset Management Solution • Sage 300 ERP Year End To Do List

Win a $10 Starbucks Gift Card with ATI’s Monthly Trivia Question December’s Trivia Question: Which of the following is a reason to upgrade to Sage 300 2012? a) Reduce navigation time b) New inquiries for operations modules c) Enhancements based on customer requests d) All of the above Call or Email Linda with your answer!

(785)832-0007 linda@answerstechnology.com October’s Winner: Carol Fina Office Administrator Ivanhoe Public Utility District Ivanhoe, CA 93235

We are pleased to inform you that www.answerstechnology.com was launched at the beginning of November. The ATI site was built with our clients in mind, detailing our services, as well as the core and integrated 3rd party solutions we offer; no matter the problem you are trying to overcome we have the business solution. We have also put together special pages designed for your position and needs, please be sure to visit our CFO, CEO, Marketing & Sales, HR and IT pages.

You can find direct links to our Linkedin and Facebook Company Profiles on www.answerstechnology.com

Not only have we launched our website, but Answers Technology, Inc. is now active on Linkedin and Facebook. Please take a few minutes to “Follow Us” and join our group on Linkedin and “Like Us” on facebook. We make weekly announcements about upcoming events, education opportunities, promotions, polls, product updates and new releases. We would also appreciate any input you may have to offer, so that we may better assist you, our customer.

Intelligence Reporting Offer: Purchase the Sage Intelligence Reporting Module Bundle for $2000 Expiration Date: December 31, 2012 Standard Retail Price: $3000 In the Family Offer: Sage 300 ERP (formally Sage Accpac) users, who purchase Sage HRMS, Sage HRMS Payroll or Sage Employee Self Service, will receive a 20% “In the Family” discount off the product.

• Note: The qualifying solution must have been purchased at least 12 months prior to the promotion expiration date.

Expiration Date: December 31, 2012 Sage Trade-In Offer: Sage Pro ERP Customers will receive a per-user trade-in credit toward their new Sage ERP license purchase.

Note: Trade-In value diminishes over time.

Sage 300 ERP Year End To Do List 1. Print year end check list: In Sage 300 ERP> help> documentation> “Year End Check List” pdf 2. If you would like to keep the drill down feature, do not clear and reset batches. Call your ATI Consultant with questions.

3. Order W-2 & 1099 forms.

4. Complete all your regular processing for December and any end of year journal entries.

5. In Common Services, Fiscal Calendar add new fiscal year.

Promotions Continued...

Sage Payment Solutions Offer: When you enroll and transact with Sage Payment Solutions you receive a free Sage ERP Payment Processing module and a credit toward the option of your choice:

• Note: The Sage Business Care portion of the order, along with any implementation or hardware fees that are funded, will go on a separate schedule at standard lease rates.

Expiration Date: December 31, 2012

• Option 1: Up to $300 credit toward the cancellation of your current payments contract with another merchant services provider • Option 2: $300 toward your Sage Payment Solutions merchant fees.

Expiration Date: December 31, 2012

For more information on any of the Sage December Promotions, please contact the Answers Technology, Inc. Sales Department at (800)866-680-7742 ex. 903 or you may email jan@answerstechnology.com or linda@answerstechnology.com

Financing Offer: 0% financing on 2-3 year Sage ERP, CRM and Sage HRMS software purchases through December 31, 2012 Or, no payments until January 2013, on a complete solution

6. Run a data integrity check and run a back up.

7. Run “Create New Year” in GL periodic processing.

8. Contact your Sage Consultant to download & install Payroll Tax Update.

9. Print W-2s and other government reports.

10. Do not run your first payroll of the New Year without current federal and state tax rates.

11. Print 1099 reports & make any adjustments needed before printing the 1099 forms.

No matter the size of your business it is vital to track fixed assets for financial accounting, maintenance, taxes and insurance purposes. The task of tracking the quantity, depreciation, condition, maintenance and location of your fixed assets can be time consuming, but Sage Fixed Asset Management Solutions will assist in managing assets with the most comprehensive fixed asset management solution available. Offered as a standalone or integrated solution for many accounting packages including Sage 300 ERP (formerly Sage Accpac), this user friendly solution can be implemented in commercial, non-profit or government organizations.

Key Features: • Manage entire fixed asset lifecycle with accurate, relevant data with more than 50 depreciation methods • Save money on taxes and insurance by eliminating lost or unusable assets • Create & Track multiple physical inventories of assets • Built in reconciliation capabilities • Built in customizable standard reports For More Information, please visit: http://www.answerstechnology.com/index.php/products/core-products/sage-fixed-assets/ Or, please contact the Answers Technology, Inc. Sales Department at (800)866-680-7742 ex. 903 or you may email jan@answerstechnology.com or linda@answerstechnology.com

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