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) Intuit Microsoft War: Microsoft Loses Again
Microsoft created it several years after buying heavyweight accounting software producers Great Plains and Solomon. Counting eary losses on these products, this new Intuit Microsoft War investment was about $2 billion. Microsoft originally referred to Microsoft Office Accounting as a Microsoft Intuit War "QuickBooks killer." However, sales were so bad that the $150 price soon went from $150 to $50 and then became a free download, so Microsoft Loses Again. They actually never even made it past number two Peachtree. Many thought the product manager would be the next Microsoft CEO, but he left soon after the new Microsoft Intuit War disaster became an apparent and Microsoft loses again.
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) Software Tips From the 10 Best Shops
Business software can be used to improve the productivity of order entry, purchasing, accounting, shop scheduling, work order control, inventory control, materials resource planning, payroll and shipping and receiving.The software used by the 10 Best Shops spans the spectrum from a fullblown Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that is supported by in-house application programmers to a shop that uses only Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Scheduler and Peachtree Accounting for Manufacturers.
About 10 years ago, B&B Manufacturing in Valencia, Calif., had to implement a full ERP system to get a large production contract. B&B Manufacturing has about 220 employees.
The shop bought an ERP package from Mfg Software in Orange County, Calif. that included the source code to the programs. More>>
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) EDI Solution Provides End-to-End Solution for Distributors
Since 1984, AccountMate Software Corporation has provided customers with powerful and flexible accounting and business management software. The availability of source code makes this software highly modifiable so that it can be adapted to any changing business environment. AccountMate accounting modules are available for Microsoft SQL®, Microsoft Express®, and LAN. A wide variety of independently developed programs are also available to further tailor AccountMate software to specific industries. AccountMate products are sold worldwide through authorized resellers. For additional information, visit www.accountmate.com.About RedTail Solutions, Inc.
RedTail Solutions, Inc. enables suppliers to compete at the highest level in today's supply chain by providing a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for b2b collaboration through a suite of hosted services via the Internet that can integrate seamlessly with middle-market systems like AccountMate. More>> - (
) Sage Starts FAS Online Community
The company also hosts online communities for its Accpac, ACT, MAS, Peachtree and Simply Accounting software.The Sage FAS Online community is divided into four areas. The Connect section lets users interact with their peers and discuss topics in a forum environment. The Solve section provides a searchable knowledgebase with answers to common questions. The Participate section enables users to provide feedback and suggestions for improving the software. The Learn section offers a library of documents, including user guides, a depreciation guide, and tax information from U.S. and Canadian authorities.
For more information, visit http://community.sagefas.com.
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) Inland business briefs -- 11/27
Riverside-based software startup 360Hubs has partnered with Logos Management Software in Santa Paula to create a social networking system and management software for churches. The companies plan to release the Logos360 software in the first quarter of next year, according to a statement from 360Hubs.Logos Management has developed software systems for 6,000 churches, schools and nonprofits.
The program is expected to include church community networking as well as tools for church record-keeping and accounting.
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Seminar to address upcoming labor laws
On Dec. 8 from 7:30 to 9 a.m., the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce will host a seminar on new labor laws taking effect in 2009 featuring Richard Roth, of the Riverside law firm Roth Carney & Knudsen. More>>
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) Holberton employees continue training course
An MSJMC press release said “the software allows for appointment scheduling, radiology information management, pharmacy management, and laboratory information systems; Order Communications System, and patient dietary modules.Additionally, it offers an admissions, discharge, and transfer system, housekeeping, patient escort, case and coding, operating room, nursing station, emergency room, and patient accounting and billing management systems. This will assist greatly in the order communication process of each department.
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