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How much time do you devote to fixed assets management? If you are like most businesses, fixed assets management is not your top priority. In fact, in comparison to other business critical tasks, fixed assets management can seem like an afterthought.

The face of marketing has changed over the years, and businesses have to adjust their sales approach to cater to customer preferences and expectations. While new technologies and trends such as social media and mobile accessibility have certainly opened up new opportunities for business sales, they have also added their fair share of challenges to the sales process.

Over the past five years, how many employees have left your company voluntarily? How has the loss of valuable employees affected your business? While employee turnover is a natural part of the workforce cycle, unexpected losses can be harmful to your company. The loss of valuable employees can mean many things for businesses (no matter the size): unfulfilled roles, higher costs, a lower knowledge base, and decreased performance overall. Turnover comes with high costs that many businesses are not willing to pay; therefore, many companies are looking for tactics to keep their employees happy and engaged.

When looking at ways to reduce expenses, one of the first categories businesses focus on is operational expenses. Operational expenses are incurred in carrying out an organization’s activities . These expenses can add up quickly and come in a variety of shapes and  sizes . While some of the most common expenses are in the form of office rent, insurance  and payroll , others are not so easily enumerated.

No matter your industry, there are myriad opportunities to cut back on paper usage and increase the efficiency of your department and business. Integrated document management systems give users the capability to electronically capture and store documents, access files from mobile devices, streamline business processes using workflow, and automate file output—all of which leads to cost savings.

Are you fed-up of seeing inactive Customers, Vendors, Items and GL accounts when entering transactions? What if you could hide those inactive items from Sage 300 ERP data entry / finder screens?

Did you know that you could hide all inactive Customers, Vendors, Items and GL Accounts, from Sage 300 ERP transaction entry screens?

What have you heard about the Cloud? Have you considered moving to Cloud-based software after hearing about its many benefits? Recent talk regarding Cloud computing, its benefits and its impact on today’s businesses has many companies wondering if they should make the move from on-premises enterprise solutions to Cloud-based options. The attractive operational benefits, system flexibility, and promises of cost-savings lure in many prospects who want to improve business efficiency and streamline operations.

When it comes to your customers, how knowledgeable are you about their behavior and its overall impact on your organization? Can you easily identify the most profitable customers? What about the most unprofitable customers?