Ian McAteer

As we have said before, the aspect of Sage 100cloud that makes it so powerful is the add-ons available for it. The add-ons transform it from a simple accounting solution to an all-in-one business management suite. This is why Sage 100cloud (formerly known as MAS 90) is the most respected software in the manufacturing industry. Let's take a look at the best add-ons related to that industry. Sage Production Management The focus of Sage Production Management is to automate warehouse operations. Benefits Increased agility with real time dataReal-time reporting, which can track costs relative to budget and make adjustments to…

Dynamics NAV is a powerful tool, from when it was first offered by Microsoft, businesses have used it with enormous success. For many, it was their first introduction into the world of ERP and a revelation in regards to the possibilities these systems offer. There are still organizations that use it to this day, our message to them is it's time for a change.   The pandemic caused an unpredicted shift towards digital transformation, companies big and small decided to evaluate their information technology and their strategies when utilizing it. A topic frequently discussed is the cloud, and for good reason, there are many advantages of switching to it. This is one of…

The restaurant business is hard, often having low-profit margins and high competition, owners need to be creative to really grow their profits.   The Race for Data is on   The pandemic caused many restaurants to make accommodations for customers that they would not have previously considered. One of the biggest accommodations was online ordering and delivery options. Savvy restauranteurs found there was an added benefit to doing this, they can capture information about their customers. When someone places an online order, they are required to provide their name, email address, and physical address. Not only does this give restaurants insights into the demographics of their customers, but it also creates an opportunity to make them repeat buyers.   This is what all the…

The pandemic changed everything about our daily lives, one of the unexpected consequences of it was a deeper convergence of business and technology.  Many companies scrambled to get employees working remotely and update their current IT infrastructure. The businesses whose systems were highly outdated had the hardest time with this change.  The days of manually emailing quotes and updating Excel trackers are over, to remain competitive, small businesses should implement more automated systems. Many service industry businesses updated their websites to offer online ordering and delivery. Other industries had to integrate video consultations and remote technical support options. If they…