Friday, August 10, 2012
Want more Crystal?
Want more Crystal? Are you looking to develop some reports on your own and need help? Maybe you don't have the time and want these reports developed to your criteria. CMS is here to meet your Crystal needs. We offer both basic and advance Crystal Reports classes which will provide you with the knowledge you need to work on your own reports and to sharpen your skill. We also offer Crystal Report development where CMS' team of experts will develop the report you want based on your specific criteria needs. Crystal Reports is a great way to get the information you require and have it customized to your business needs. Call or e-mail us today for more information on Crystal training and/or report development (860.399.4215 x.202 or jflorio@cmsct.com).
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Half Way Done with Summer
Wow, can you believe Summer is half way through! So far we have been having a great summer with webcasts as the kickoff and a very successful Lunch and Learn with Avalara, our Sage Sales Tax experts. If you did not make our last Lunch and Learn, you must try and make our next one. Our clients have been raving about the fantastic time they had, as well as the information obtained during this event. Keep in the know and speak to Janice to be placed on our event contact list. E-mail: jflorio@cmsct.com / Phone: 860.399.4215 x.202.
To continue with a wonderful Summer, here is a recipe for Watermelon Salad.
1/2 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) $ 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon $ 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint 1/2 cup (2 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled
Combine onion and juice in a medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Add watermelon, olives, parsley, and mint. Cover and chill 1 hour. Sprinkle with cheese.
To continue with a wonderful Summer, here is a recipe for Watermelon Salad.
1/2 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) $ 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon $ 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint 1/2 cup (2 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled
Combine onion and juice in a medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Add watermelon, olives, parsley, and mint. Cover and chill 1 hour. Sprinkle with cheese.
Monday, July 9, 2012
This Week: Wednesday Lunch and Learn
Join us for our next Lunch and Learn
July 18th from 12 pm - 2:30 pm
A Taste of Crystal XI
Sales Tax Processing Made Easy
Free, informative presentation via Webcast or Live @ CMS office in Westbrook, CT
A Taste of Crystal Reports - XI- Whether you are new to Crystal or using an older version, you will definitely want to attend this session. See how to easily create new reports, modify existing reports and modify your MAS forms. In this session we will also cover the new changes incorporated in Crystal Version XI.
Our main event will be focusing on Efficient Processing of Your Sales Tax Calculations. We will be discussing how you can shift your sales tax liability risk and how simply and accurately you can calculate sales tax. During this session you will learn how you can reduce your audit risk while managing exemption certificates, filing forms and remitting payments.
Lunch will be served at our office.
Contact Janice today at 1.800.533.0595 x.202 to register today or e-mail: lmaxwell@cmsct.com
Seating is limited for this free special event.
Not able to attend at CMS' office? Sign up for the live webcast.
Monday, May 14, 2012
ERP Roadshow Presents: LIVE FROM NEW YORK WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 from 9 am to 5 pm
A ONE-DAY ONLY EVENT IN MAHATTAN FOR Sage ERP Customers
Top vendors have assembled a series of one day mini trade shows throught the country. The next stop is NYC!
Sage ISV's (Independent Software Vendors) are sponsoring an educational event at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The goal of the day is to provide information on applications that integrate with Sage 100 ERP (formerly "Sage MAS90"), Sage 300 ERP (formerly "Sage Accpac ERP"), Sage 500 ERP (formerly "Sage MAS 500"), and Sage X3 that can help you increase sales, control costs, and better manage your business processes. Information will be provided on e-commerce, Payment Processing, Shipping, Document Management, EDI, and Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) and Alerts & Workflow and there will be ample opportunity to ask questions about your particular situation and requirements.
The event cost is $99.
Register online at www.erproadshows.com by MAY 18, 2012 and use the promo code CMS523, you will be considered a special guest of COMPUTER MANAGEMENT to attend at NO COST!
Monday, April 30, 2012
Lunch 'N Learn / Go Green and Lean
Join us on May 9th from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Free, informative presentation via Webcast or Live @ CMS office in Westbrook, CT
Document Management and Simplified Workflow Solutions
Learn how the Sage 100 Endorsed Document Management Solution by Altec can help companies like yours work leaner, greener and more efficiently.
A representative from Altec will be at CMS to help you understand
what the term “Paperless” can really mean for your company!
Discover for yourself the many benefits of Sage ERP Document Management:
-Reduces filing, routing, searching and copying costs-Increase Productivity up to 40%
-Eliminates filing cabinets and the associated labor costs and expedites document retrieval
-Streamlines your approval processes
-Traditionally returns an ROI in nine months or less
Lunch will be served at our office.
Contact Denise today at 1.800.533.0595 x.202 to register today.
Seating is limited for this free special event.
Not able to attend at CMS’ office? Sign up for the live webcast.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Complimentary Webcast: Making Sense of the Credit Card Industry”
Payments 101: Making Sense of the Credit Card Industry
Date: April 17, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM PDT
Confused how the complicated, ever-evolving credit card payments industry works? You’re not alone! Whether you are currently accepting credit card payments or considering it, it’s critical you understand the ins and outs of the payments industry so you know what to look for in a payments solution. Not making an informed decision can be a costly proposition.
Join us and learn:
• All the different people involved with moving and handling transactions.
• What the difference is between integrated and nonintegrated payments solutions.
• How to get started.
Good business practices state that accepting credit card payments is essential—don’t get left behind, sign up today!
To register, go to www.cmsct.com/newsandevents.html
Date: April 17, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM PDT
Confused how the complicated, ever-evolving credit card payments industry works? You’re not alone! Whether you are currently accepting credit card payments or considering it, it’s critical you understand the ins and outs of the payments industry so you know what to look for in a payments solution. Not making an informed decision can be a costly proposition.
Join us and learn:
• All the different people involved with moving and handling transactions.
• What the difference is between integrated and nonintegrated payments solutions.
• How to get started.
Good business practices state that accepting credit card payments is essential—don’t get left behind, sign up today!
To register, go to www.cmsct.com/newsandevents.html
Monday, March 12, 2012
How to Find an Extra Hour at the Office
By Caroline M.L. Potter
Everybody's trying to find ways to save these days, whether it be on food expenses, gas or payrolls. Layoffs or hiring freezes may prompt your employer to ask you to do the work of two -- or even three -- or to increase your output.
If you're already feeling like there aren't enough hours in the day to get your work done, you may wonder how you'll get more done. Don't despair. Donna Rae Smith, founder of Bright Side, a behavior-change firm near Cleveland, has tips to help you save at least an hour a day so you can carry your load without collapsing.
"These are five simple steps that anyone can begin using today to make themselves more productive and accomplish more -- with less stress," she says.
1. Make a V.I.T. (Very Important Task) List
It's easy to get mired in the mundane at work, so don't. "Don't become distracted by the insignificant or get caught in the swirl of busyness doing things that don't add value," Smith says. Keep your eye on your professional future to prioritize what's on your plate so you are more likely to move up.
"Obviously, the urgent and important go to the top of the list," she says. "Next, look at the important, but not urgent. These are tasks that, while important, can be done bit by bit, little by little." Responsibilities that don't fall into either category should be given a much lower priority. If you're worried about something sliding, review your list with your supervisor to make sure your expectations are the same.
2. Give Meetings a Makeover
Everyone talks about how much they hate meetings, and no one does anything about it -- except the smart folks at Procter & Gamble, a Bright Side client. "We removed the table from our conference room," says Bonnie Curtis, manager of Global Oral Care at P&G. "It's become a symbol of us creating an atmosphere of authenticity and productivity; our people feel that they are working in a safe and inclusive environment, which has resulted in them being open to new ideas."
In addition to this strategy, Smith says, "Brief, regular meetings to update progress, make decisions and commit to next steps are more efficient and effective than grand, comprehensive gatherings."
3. Email Is as Easy as 1-2-3
In the ultimate digital age, it may sound impossible, but if you want to save time you must break the cycle of email addiction. "Although it can be a wonderful productivity tool, email can become a burdensome nightmare," Smith says. She and her staff advise workers to restrict themselves to checking email just three times each workday -- once in the morning, once midday and a final time near day's end. Use your new-found time "doing what you need to be doing," she adds.
4. Get Chunked
Stop thinking of your time at work as a homogenous workday, and instead heed Smith's suggestion to work in "chunks" of time. Create them by cutting yourself off from other tasks and coworkers not related to the task at hand so you can completely focus. "[Chunks are] a great way to complete the urgent and important tasks [that are at the top of your list]," she says.
5. Swing Your Shift a Bit
Streamline your lunchtime by beating the crowds. "Go off peak," she says. "Instead of eating lunch between noon and 1 p.m., go to lunch at 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m." Not only will you enjoy better service and shorter lines, but during the relative peace while everyone else is at lunch, you'll also be able to focus and get more done.
Everybody's trying to find ways to save these days, whether it be on food expenses, gas or payrolls. Layoffs or hiring freezes may prompt your employer to ask you to do the work of two -- or even three -- or to increase your output.
If you're already feeling like there aren't enough hours in the day to get your work done, you may wonder how you'll get more done. Don't despair. Donna Rae Smith, founder of Bright Side, a behavior-change firm near Cleveland, has tips to help you save at least an hour a day so you can carry your load without collapsing.
"These are five simple steps that anyone can begin using today to make themselves more productive and accomplish more -- with less stress," she says.
1. Make a V.I.T. (Very Important Task) List
It's easy to get mired in the mundane at work, so don't. "Don't become distracted by the insignificant or get caught in the swirl of busyness doing things that don't add value," Smith says. Keep your eye on your professional future to prioritize what's on your plate so you are more likely to move up.
"Obviously, the urgent and important go to the top of the list," she says. "Next, look at the important, but not urgent. These are tasks that, while important, can be done bit by bit, little by little." Responsibilities that don't fall into either category should be given a much lower priority. If you're worried about something sliding, review your list with your supervisor to make sure your expectations are the same.
2. Give Meetings a Makeover
Everyone talks about how much they hate meetings, and no one does anything about it -- except the smart folks at Procter & Gamble, a Bright Side client. "We removed the table from our conference room," says Bonnie Curtis, manager of Global Oral Care at P&G. "It's become a symbol of us creating an atmosphere of authenticity and productivity; our people feel that they are working in a safe and inclusive environment, which has resulted in them being open to new ideas."
In addition to this strategy, Smith says, "Brief, regular meetings to update progress, make decisions and commit to next steps are more efficient and effective than grand, comprehensive gatherings."
3. Email Is as Easy as 1-2-3
In the ultimate digital age, it may sound impossible, but if you want to save time you must break the cycle of email addiction. "Although it can be a wonderful productivity tool, email can become a burdensome nightmare," Smith says. She and her staff advise workers to restrict themselves to checking email just three times each workday -- once in the morning, once midday and a final time near day's end. Use your new-found time "doing what you need to be doing," she adds.
4. Get Chunked
Stop thinking of your time at work as a homogenous workday, and instead heed Smith's suggestion to work in "chunks" of time. Create them by cutting yourself off from other tasks and coworkers not related to the task at hand so you can completely focus. "[Chunks are] a great way to complete the urgent and important tasks [that are at the top of your list]," she says.
5. Swing Your Shift a Bit
Streamline your lunchtime by beating the crowds. "Go off peak," she says. "Instead of eating lunch between noon and 1 p.m., go to lunch at 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m." Not only will you enjoy better service and shorter lines, but during the relative peace while everyone else is at lunch, you'll also be able to focus and get more done.
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