Which Versions Of Sage MAS Accounting Software Are Available For Me To Choose?

Sage MAS 90/MAS 200(Standard edition)
You can choose this version of MAS90/MAS 200 if your business is still in its growth stage, you can always enhance it depending on the ever changing requirements of your business.

MAS 90/MAS 200 Small Business Edition
Even though this version of MAS90/MAS 200 provides all the functionalities as the standard edition, in this version is restricted to two users.

This version might not be of much use to you if your business is growing rapidly.

Peachtree Version of MAS 90/MAS 200
If you think you need an enhancement of your existing Peachtree solution, go for this version.   This will improve the application’s speed and efficiency with more functionality added to it.

MAS 90/MAS 200 Special Edition for QuickBooks
If you feel there is a need for you to upgrade your QuickBooks software to enable it to handle more transactions, this version of MAS 90 is for you.  It ‘s a major improvement to QuickBooks and allows for easy integration of your data into MAS 90/MAS 200.

What Makes Sage MAS 90/MAS 200 The Best Of Breed Accounting Software?

MAS 90/MAS 200 is the best selling accounting solution in the world with roughly 86,000 customers. Due of this huge customer base, you can take it for granted that the product is, well-tested, proven, designed, and well-engineered. It  offers one of the widest breath of modules in the mid-market a with a total of 44 MAS 90/MAS 200 modules, only a handful of other products come anywhere close to matching MAS 90’s completeness. MAS 90/MAS 200 is developed by one of the biggest management accounting software developers in the world – Sage Software / Best Software US Operations.

While other companies concentrate a whole range of software, Sage Software is committed solely to the accounting software programs. This is important because other larger companies may find it difficult to concentrate in this area because of the large range of their products.  As Sage software solely depends on only it’s accounting software solutions, it gives Sage Software an edge over its competitors.

MAS 90/MAS 200 is a complete ERPS (Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions) which is quite flexible and can be improvised as your business grows. It caters to almost all the areas of your business such as Core Accounting, Distribution, Manufacturing, Time and Project Management, Customer Relationship Management, Human Resources Management, Business Intelligence, eBusiness, etc..

What Differentiates You?

What skills do you have that make you different? Is product knowledge enough to keep a client or attract new prospects? What is IT about you that makes people want to do business with YOU?

Is product knowledge enough? I don’t think so. Anyone can learn just enough about a product to make themselves dangerous, yet appear competent, trustworthy & deserving of the prospects business. But what happens when the s%*t hits the fan? If all you’ve learned is project knowledge then it won’t take long for your customer to figure out your competency level.

What about passion for work? First let’s define the word passion. My definition is simple, “it’s having a deep affection or love for something or someone. Can you have a love for the work that you do? Absolutely. Unfortunately we most often hear about people who are dispassionate about their job. The ones who love their job just go about their business quietly & normally exceed the expectations that their job requires. Webster’s definition;” ardent affection: a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept.

So is passion enough to differentiate you from your competition? While it will make you more pleasant to be around just having passion isn’t enough. Pure passion can lead to making emotional decisions in stressful situations when a more business rationale is in order for some situations.

It’s my opinion that while product knowledge & passion are important pieces to the differentiator question it’s integrity that completes the equation. Wikipedia defines integrity as “a consistency of actions, values, measures, principles, expectations & outcome,”

You want to be better than your competition?

1. Know more about your product than he does.
2. Research his business & learn his industry.
3. Have a deep seeded passion for what you do.
4. Be consistent in your methodologies & you’ll become consistent in your outcomes.

Good Selling!

So You’re Going To Your 1st Network Event

If you’re heading to a networking event, make sure you know why you’re going. I believe in having objectives. What’s yours? Are you looking for a job? Are you looking for contacts or a mentor to provide guidance or are you “just going” because your employer wants you to?

You’ve arrived at the event. Now what do I do, you ask yourself. Do you head for the buffet table & stuff your face or do you head straight for the bar & get blitzed? No, remember you have an objective, now’s not the time to get distracted by food or drink.

Here’s some tips that may help you get through your very first networking event.

1. 1. Dress & act professionally. Shake hands firmly, make eye contact & show respect. A networking event can be a dress rehearsal for a job interview.

2. 2. Men & women remember only those who stand out from the crowd. Be assertive, not obnoxious, you want to project self assurance.
3. Bring cards. There’s nothing worse than establishing a good relationship with someone, not having any cards & having to scratch contact information on a cocktail napkin. Spend a few dollars for professional looking cards on quality stock & please remember this tip; even though your friends may know you as “Too Hot To Trot,” stick to a serious email address for business.
4. Don’t monopolize people’s time. People want to mingle at networking events. Understand the person you’re speaking with has a life that extends beyond you.
5. If someone says, “Sorry, we don’t have anything right now,” ask follow-up questions: “What’s the outlook for future possibilities? Do you know anyone else in the industry who might have something? Any thoughts on what my next step should be?” Persistence shows true interest on your part & may help the person you’re networking with come up with ideas he might otherwise overlook.
6. Send a follow-up email within 24 hours expressing your thanks for getting the opportunity to me them & spend a few minutes getting to know more about them & their business. Also, ask for the permission to call them from time to time. If your budget allows, ask them for lunch.
7. Don’t Lie. It’s tempting to say, “Bob gave me your name & told me to call.” It might get you a meeting, eventually Bill will learn that Bob didn’t tell you to call. You’ll have burned not 1, but 2 bridges.
8. Have a good time, enjoy yourself & remember not to take yourself too seriously.

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