Marc Mintz & Associates

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To “C” or Not to “C”, That is the Question

Sage recently introduced a new version of Sage 100 called Sage 100c – according to Sage, the “c” stands for “connected”.  Sage 100c comes with all the 2016 enhancements; the most noticeable difference is the modernized user interface. Also important to note is that Sage 100c is a subscription based product. In order to help you decide whether the upgrade would be beneficial to your company, we have listed the main advantages below:

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  1. Modernized user interface – easier to navigation between various tasks.
  2. Persistent web content – navigate to commonly used websites and activate services including Sage Payments and Sage Payroll quickly and easily.
  3. Increased personalization and security – allows users to change colors and themes, while only seeing the information they are authorized to see.
  4. Improved application scaling – change the resolution of your screen to fit properly on high definition screens.
  5. Get business insights – improved access to the Business Insights Dashboard, which has been given a modernized new look.
  6. Access to bundled modules – without the need to purchase separately.
  7. Flexibility of upgrading product additions – at no additional charge. e.g. from Standard to Advanced to Premium
  8. Full control of deployment – Sage 100c resides on your computer/server so you can install/migrate to the new version at your own pace and convenience.

 

If you have yet to upgrade to the 2016 version, we have listed some of the main enhancements below:

  1. Be compliant with new Affordable Care Act requirements – ensure your company is meeting new requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
  2. Outsource your payroll so you can focus on your business – direct integration allows you to upload general ledger account numbers and bank codes to Sage Payroll Services and easily download payroll transactions back into Transaction Journal Entry.
  3. Simplify everyday tasks – new preference settings make it easier to enter data and print.
  4. Save time with improved Accounts Payable reporting and printing options – use the new electronic payment vendors field to specify whether or not vendor who accept electronic payments are included on the aging invoice report.
  5. Improved accuracy and communication in Accounts Receivable – add, view, and edit customer memos in repetitive invoice entry.
  6. Improved printing options – several of the most used standard system reports are now available in a landscape version with larger fonts
  7. Automate Sales Order expiration dates – simplify data entry with the addition of a default expiration date and an expanded 10 character check number field.

 

If you are still unsure as to whether an upgrade to Sage 100c or Sage 100 2016 will be beneficial to your specific installation, contact the experts at Marc Mintz & Associates for a more thorough evaluation.