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Does Oates & Company Service You?

Posted by John Shepperson | Dec 23, 2014 2:00:00 PM

Are you interested in Oates & Company and wondering if you live in our service area? Check out our map to see if you do!

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Topics: oates and company, NC, john shepperson, richmond, knoxville, nashville, georgia, roanoke, sc, virginia, chattanooga, service area, tennessee, atlanta, asheville, washington dc



Does Oates & Company Service You? (2)

Posted by John Shepperson | Jun 10, 2014 2:30:00 PM

Are you interested in Oates & Company and wondering if you live in our service area? Check out our map to see if you do!

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Topics: oates and company, NC, john shepperson, richmond, knoxville, nashville, georgia, roanoke, sc, virginia, chattanooga, service area, tennessee, atlanta, asheville, washington dc



Does Oates & Company Service You?

Posted by John Shepperson | Feb 12, 2014 4:26:10 PM

Are you interested in Oates & Company and wondering if you live in our service area? Check out our map to see if you do!

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Topics: oates and company, NC, john shepperson, richmond, knoxville, nashville, georgia, roanoke, sc, virginia, chattanooga, service area, tennessee, atlanta, asheville, washington dc



How Sage Makes It Easy For You

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 31, 2014 7:33:00 AM

Do you have a Sage enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and need some help learning about it? Obviously you could go to your Sage consultant for help, but if that’s not an option, you should consider going to the source: Sage itself. Sage has a whole section of their website dedicated to teaching Sage; known as Sage University, it allows you to participate in trainings of your choice at any time. Working in a business, you’re busy – training is important, but you can’t leave your other tasks unfinished. With Sage University, you have the option to use real-time webcasts in virtual classrooms, but you can also watch pre-recorded training sessions whenever it fits your schedule.

Sage University offers training on 19 of their products, including (but not limited to):

  • Sage 100 ERP (formerly Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200)stackofbooksampcomputermouse_zps8da68747
  • Sage 300 ERP (formerly Sage Accpac)
  • Sage 500 ERP (formerly Sage MAS 500)
  • Sage Accounting
  • Sage ERP X3
  • Sage CRM
  • Sage Fixed Assets
  • Sage HRMS
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Topics: ERP, Sage, MAS 500, fixed assets, Sage 500, MAS 90, MAS 200, accounting, oates and company, enterprise resource planning, software, crm, Sage 100, X3, john shepperson, Accpac, sage university, networking, sage summit, sage 300, hrms



Why Free Isn't Always the Way to Go

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 23, 2014 5:07:00 PM

As a startup or small business, it might seem like a good idea to use free inventory control spreadsheets to manage your inventory. It's certainly cheaper than using software that comes with an inventory management program and its own spreadsheets.

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Topics: oates, oates and company, inventory management, inventory, inventory control, john shepperson, spreadsheets, free software, free spreadsheets



How Do You Decide How to Do Training?

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 10, 2014 10:02:00 AM

Many companies prefer to use as many in-house processes as possible in order to ensure that they save as much money as possible. In-house processes, however, aren’t always the best choice to meet a need, and Sage software training is frequently one need that can't be met without outsourcing. Although some companies may be able to meet their own needs when it comes to Sage software training, many others find it more efficient and cost-effective to enlist the assistance of outside experts. Consider the following factors when discussing whether or not your company will find it more efficient to outsource your Sage software training.

Signfordecisions_zps07e05d9aThe complexity of your company's Sage software training needs is one major factor that plays into the decision of whether or not to outsource. If your training needs arise out of something simple like a minor modification to your existing Sage software system, then it is possible that in-house Sage software training will be adequate. If you are implementing an ERP system for the first time or completely overhauling your accounting system, on the other hand, then your existing staff is unlikely to be able to cover your training needs. In more complex instances like these, outsourced Sage software training is likely to be necessary.

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Topics: ERP, Sage, training, oates and company, enterprise resource planning, john shepperson, outsourcing, outsource, in house



Make Sage ERP X3 Fit Like a Glove

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 8, 2014 8:21:00 AM

One of the most attractive elements of the Sage ERP X3 system is how easily it can be customized. Every business has its own needs and priorities, and the beauty of enterprise resource planning systems is the numerous modules and add-ons that they offer. Sage ERP X3 is a powerful tool on its own; customizing it will make sure that your company gets  the best results and the most efficient use out of this great ERP tool.

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Topics: ERP, ERP implementation, sage erp x3, oates and company, enterprise resource planning, john shepperson, oates co, customize, customization



International Goals? Let Sage ERP X3 Help

Posted by John Shepperson | Dec 28, 2013 3:54:31 PM

Sage ERP X3 Usability makes it easier for mid range companies with international goals to expand their presence in the world market. Sage ERP X3 can help you achieve your long and short term goals.

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Topics: ERP, sage erp x3, oates and company, enterprise resource planning, john shepperson, oates co, international business, usability



Clouds Are More Than Just Soft and Fluffy

Posted by John Shepperson | Dec 3, 2013 8:00:00 AM

Are you wondering how a cloud-based ERP system can improve mobility? Actually, the answer is in the question: cloud-based ERP software actually ISmobility – mobility on steroids. In this age of devices – desktops, laptops, tablets, smart phones, etc. – the potential for harnessing cloud-based ERP software is limited only by how quickly developers can bring multi-platform business applications to those devices.

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Topics: Sage, sage erp x3, cloud technology, oates and company, cloud, Sage X3, cloud-based ERP, modules, on demand



Utilize Inventory Control to Save Money

Posted by John Shepperson | Oct 18, 2013 8:00:00 AM

Most business’s largest expense is inventory. Between raw materials, work-in-progress goods, finished goods, and the supplies to make the goods, a great deal of cash is tied up in inventory. Cash tied up in inventory means that it is unavailable for reinvestment.

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Topics: control procedures, inventory control system, raw materials, work in progress goods, finished goods, oates and company, inventory, inventory control



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