A Better Way to Analyze Your Business
Owners and senior-level executives generally endure a number of pain points in terms of business reporting capabilities in their businesses, including inflexibility, accuracy, and timeliness.
Plus Computer Solutions Ltd, a firm that aims to offer more value and services than basic ERP implementation, considers Sage ERP Accpac Intelligence as a solution that addresses these business needs. "Our customers are always looking for better ways to analyze their business. They want to have the information at their fingertips and would like to use tools that are user friendly," says Glen Mund, president.
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Last week the Business in Vancouver newspaper listed the biggest charitable organizations in BC and Plus Computer Solutions is extremely proud to partner with over 20% of those organizations.
It is our luck that Sage ERP Accpac matches the requirements of the not-for-profit industry so well that we get the privilege of working with some of these people. Today, we would like to congratulate you all on the selfless work that you do every day to help others. You are an inspiration to us all.
Please visit our supporters page to view all of the great charitable organizations that Plus supported in 2011. We thank you for continuing to work with Plus and wish you every success for 2012.
To read how Plus can help the not-for-profit industry click here.
Sage ERP Accpac Business Partner, Plus Computer Solutions, is recipient of multiple awards for performance and leadership.
Plus Computer Solutions, a premier Sage ERP Accpac business partner, has been chosen by the editors of Accounting Today as a Technology Pacesetter for the fourth year running.
Accounting Today magazine awards the Technology Pacesetter award annually to 100 organizations that market financial midmarket applications. Seth Fineberg, Accounting Today’s technology editor, said, “As the economy begins its recovery, today’s leading resellers and consultants of accounting technology have earned their place on our Technology Pacesetters list of top-flight accounting and ERP VARs, not simply by selling the latest software, but by being able to offer essential, often new, services to their clients and focusing more on key vertical markets.”
“Despite another year of poor economic conditions for the ERP software industry, it is an honour to be recognized,” said Glen Mund, president of Plus Computer Solutions. “We credit our continuing success to our philosophy of restoring confidence in ERP implementation. Through our reliable software, impeccable customer service and our fixed-fee, money back guarantee, we build a trust with our clients that sets us apart from the competition.”
For more information, visit www.plus.ca, call (604) 420-1099 or e-mail info@plus.ca.
Sage Software Business Partner Plus Computer 
Solutions receives prestigious award!
Burnaby, British Columbia—November 3, 2011—Plus Computer Solutions Ltd. has been named to Sage Software’s distinguished President’s Circle for 2011, a distinction given annually to business partners and national consulting partners generating the highest sales revenue during the previous fiscal year. This is the third year the company has achieved this status.
“President’s Circle winners are at the top of the industry,” said Laurie Schultz, senior vice president and general manager for Sage Software. “We congratulate this year’s winners for their outstanding performance and wish them continued success.”
Plus Computer Solutions represents the Sage ERP Accpac and Sage CRM product lines, the best selling small to medium enterprise accounting software and CRM software solutions in the Canadian marketplace.
“It is rewarding to be recognized for the hard work and dedication our team puts forth every day and for every client,” stated Glen Mund, president of Plus Computer Solutions. “We consider it an honour to be in the company of many of the nation’s most successful business partners whose commitment to the Sage Software product family is evidenced by this award.”
About Plus Computer Solutions Ltd.
Plus Computer Solutions is the no.1 Sage ERP Accpac business management software service provider in Western Canada and one of the largest in North America. As a Sage Software Select business partner, Plus Computer Solutions focuses exclusively on the Sage Accpac and Sage CRM product families. They are the only Sage ERP Accpac provider in British Columbia to offer a fixed-fee, money-back guarantee on all projects.
Using proven best-practice methodology, technology, and creativity, Plus Computer Solutions delivers end-to-end solutions to its clients spanning industries and geography. As a member of the Sage Leadership Academy and the ITA Alliance, the company maintains a leadership role in the industry and the community.
For more information, visit www.plus.ca, call (604) 420-1099 or e-mail info@plus.ca
We are coming to you today with more news on the Sage Rebranding strategy which will begin rolling out over the next 18months. We will ensure that all of our customers are well informed of the branding changes and will strive to eliminate any confusion it may generate. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us directly.
‘A Corporate brand will be most effective when it stands for something meaningful to the customer’, David Aaker, Brand Portfolio Strategy. This is the driving force behind the Sage rebranding strategy. The goal is to build the Sage brand as a strong and trusted brand in order to increase the value proposition of how Sage can support the needs of small and medium businesses.
Over the years, Sage users began to recognize their products as brands within the brand. Products like ‘Accpac’, ‘Simply’, and ‘Timberline’ were considered brands in themselves. In order to create a stronger brand for Sage which is recognized globally, it was decided to remove these sub-brands and replace them with a similar branding strategy to the one used in Europe.
In this approach, most products are grouped into families unified by a number, such as Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50 Construction. Product names like Accpac, Timberline, or Simply Accounting are dropped to facilitate customer identification with the larger Sage brand. That is precisely the change that is now being made here in North America. You can see the forecasted name changes here by downloading this Product Name sheet.
Specifically to the products that Plus carries, ‘Sage 300 – formerly known as Sage ERP Accpac’ is what you will be seeing as the strategy begins to roll out. Sage ERP Accpac 100, 200 and 500 will become Sage 300 Standard, Advanced and Premium, respectively. Some of the non-core products like Sage CRM will not change. Sage FAS Fixed Assets and Sage Abra HRMS will shorten to become Sage FAS and Sage HRMS, respectively.
We understand that this may be a confusing or frustrating change for some of you so please express any concerns you have with one of us here at Plus. We will be happy to speak with you to clear any uncertainties. We hope that this transition will lead to a stronger relationship between Sage, its Business Partners and our customers.
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SLAAA (Sage Leadership Acadamy Alumni Association) is an association for firms that sell and service ERP systems who are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and sustaining professional growth. We are pleased to announce our membership in the current association year. Membership in the alumni association is extended to all firms that have graduated from the Sage Leadership Academy or Upstream Academy’s Blueprint for Excellence.
SLAAA is a non‐profit professional association comprised of professional service firms committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and sustaining professional growth. SLAAA members are consistently recognized both nationally and in their local markets for leadership, client success, and revenue goal achievement. SLAAA meets twice a year for retreats focused on various leadership topics led by topic experts. Members also benefit from retreats, networking with other members and access to executives in a small group setting.
“SLAAA provides a unique opportunity for Sage business partners. We get together 1‐2 times per year for a couple of days with an expert speaker who takes a deep dive into a topic of importance. The sessions are interactive and meaningful, while providing an opportunity for us to exchange opinions on the topic and relate it to our individual businesses. The time we spend together strengthens the ties within the Sage partner community. I encourage every Sage partner to take advantage of membership in the SLAAA which affords these valuable benefits,” said Jeff Roth, CEO of SWK Technologies, Inc. and board member.
Plus Computer Solutions is very proud to be a member of this great organization.
There are some great promotions available at the moment from
Plus Computer Solutions with savings of up to $11,000! You can check out our
upgrade promotion here and our new
Sage ERP Accpac license promo here.
But not only that, Plus are now offering the following great deals!
Promo 1: Sage Payment Solutions Integrate and Save Promotion
Streamline your customers credit card processing. Current customers that enroll and transact with Sage Payment Solutions will receive a free Sage ERP Accpac Payment Processing module and the choice of one additional promotion below!
- Up to $1,500 credit toward the cancellation of their current payments contract with another merchant services provider.
- $1,500 toward their Sage Payment Solutions transaction fees.
- $1,500 customer rebate toward upgrading to the current version of Sage ERP Accpac or Sage ERP MAS.
- $1,500 credit toward the purchase of select Sage ERP modules or user licenses.
Promo 2: Platform Upgrade and Save Promotion
There’s never been a better time for customers to grow with the Sage ERP Accpac solution.
- Current customers who upgrade from Sage ERP Accpac100 to Sage ERP Accpac 200 will receive three (3) additional modules or user licenses FREE!
- Current customers who upgrade from Sage ERP Accpac 100 or Sage ERP Accpac 200 to Sage ERP Accpac 500 will receive five (5) additional modules or user licenses FREE!
Promo 3: SageCRM User Promotion
Current customers who purchase three (3) SageCRM user licenses receive a fourth license FREE!
Current customers can purchase the Sage Intelligence Report Designer module and the Connector module at a bundled product price of $2,000 -- that’s 30% or more in savings!
The Report Designer module and Connector module are the perfect complement to the Report Manager module provided to users of Sage ERP Accpac 5.6 and 6.0.
For more info on any of these promotions contact Plus.
All offers end September 30th 2011.
Plus Computer Solutions is happy to say that Sage North America has announced the
recipients of its 2010 Sage Partner Advantage Awards. These awards recognize partners who have achieved the highest Net Promoter Scores, embodied the Sage spirit, and exceeded expectations in volunteer service to the community.
Plus is proud to announce that we were one of the finalists for the Sage Spirit Award. The Sage Spirit award recognizes partners that embody all five of the Sage principles: Agility, Innovation, Simplicity, Trust, and Integrity. They are identified as role models in the partner channel–and they value their relationship with Sage and embrace the Sage culture to create a mutually beneficial partnership.
"We are fortunate and proud to work with organizations who exemplify these great qualities. These business partners have consistently gone above and beyond to achieve excellence within the channel and their community throughout the year," said Tom Miller, VP of Channel Management for Sage. "Congratulations to all our Partner Advantage Award recipients!"
Plus commend HBM Integrated Technology, Inc., Azamba Consulting Group, and Sales Automation Services, Inc. as recipients of the Sage Spirit Award. Another finalist was Hagel and Company.
The Plus team has recently returned from Sage Summit after having a ball at the annual conference for Business Partners which for the first time, included the Sage Customer Community as well.
During the weeklong conference the 4000 attendees had an opportunity to learn from some fantastic speakers, of such calibre as Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy of 'The Blind Side' fame, as well as fantastic learning and growth sessions lead by Sage staff and other industry experts alike. Aside from the knowledge gained, the highlight of the conference for Plus was being nominated as a finalist for the Sage Spirit award, which represents all the qualities that Sage feels its resellers should possess.
Summit is a time for announcements to the Partner and Customer community, and this year was no exception. During his keynote address, the President and CEO of Sage North America, Pascal Houillon made a big announcement. Sage will be making a bold move to rebrand their products over the next 18 months.
The rebranding will move away from the product names Sage customers are familiar with i.e.: Accpac, Simply Accounting and Peachtree, toward a model following the example set in Europe. Although the product names have not yet been announced Sage has confirmed that they intend to use a model similar to what is used by Sage operating companies in the United Kingdom and France.
In this approach, most products are grouped into families unified by a number, such as Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50 Construction. Product names like Accpac, Timberline, or Simply Accounting are dropped to facilitate customer identification with the larger Sage brand.
As a Sage partner, Plus is glad to see a campaign focused on Brand awareness and is looking forward to the additional opportunities a strong brand will bring.
Sage has also announced that the location for Summit in 2012 will be Nashville. I am hoping that our customers will join us next year at the conference for a good old knees up down South!
Sage CRM v7.1 has released some major new features including Exchange Server integration and a tighter integration with Sage E-marketing.
Sage CRM v7.1 E-Marketing
Sage E-marketing for Sage CRM delivers powerful end-to-end marketing campaign management directly through Sage CRM. Sage CRM has an exciting integration with SwiftPage and the new release will take the integration to a whole new level.
Exchange Server Integration in Sage CRM v7.1
Sage CRM is a full-featured, web-based CRM solution that represents a much lower cost of ownership than traditional client/server applications. This means less software will need to be installed on each client's workstation, while integration between Sage CRM and Exchange will be improved.
Sage CRM Interactive Dashboard
The Sage CRM Interactive Dashboard has been enhanced to include the ability to
dynamically link multiple reports on a single screen, maximizing productivity. We can now create company dashboards for our key accounts. We can re-size and re-position dashboard graphs and reports, enabling us to see the most important information in order of preference and importance.
New Sage CRM Report Charts
We can create highly graphical report charts quickly and easily with Sage CRM v7.1. Providing at-a-glance business insight, report charts and graphics are more visually impactful, making it easy for management and users to see comparisons, patterns, and trends in their data.
Managing our customer relationships has never been easier and we have never before had such a deep insight into our sales, marketing and customer service performance. Contact Plus to discover how you can improve effectiveness in your business.