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Excel Tips and Tricks / Business Reporting Question: We have just upgraded from MS Excel 2007 to MS Excel 2010. When applying conditional formatting in MS Excel 2007 we were unable to display negative data bars. Can this be done in MS Excel 2010?

Excel Tips and Tricks / Business Reporting Question: Is there a function in Excel that I can use to calculate the number of days between 2 dates. I would like to work out the number of days between an invoice date and invoice payment date.

In 2012 the names of many of Sage’s core accounting and ERP lines will be changing. These products will be identified with a numbering approach where higher numbers denote increasing levels of product capability or sophistication. The new product numbering sets will include Sage 50, Sage 100, Sage 300, and Sage 500. This will also bring the Sage naming system in North America in line with the Sage naming structure worldwide.

Make-to-order and make-to-stock manufacturing ERP software look and sound similar at first glance; however, their processes are distinctly different. Make-to-order software links production orders to one or more sales orders while make-to-stock software bases production on sales prognosis. Make-to-order and make-to-stock manufacturing software will have implications on your ERP system. Make sure you know the implications for both before deciding which software your company will choose.

Once you decide to implement Electronic Data Interchange software, it is crucial that you select a provider who can give you the full service this solution requires. You don’t want someone who will just set up the system and leave you to figure out the rest! The following 6 questions will help you ensure that you’re getting a partner who will go the distance with you during and after the implementation.

You may have heard of go-to-my-pc, log-me-in or several of the other affordable remote computer access programs. While many companies are considering the implementation of web based remote access software for their employees, others aren’t sure if applications like these are right for them. In this article we will cover some of the important factors you should consider before making the leap.

The overall impact of processing, handling and storing paper documents in the workplace is astounding from a financial, environmental and resource perspective. Not only can the inefficiencies inherent with paper-based bottlenecks be cumbersome on day-to-day operations, but the improper storage or loss of these documents can cripple or devastate a business.

All companies rely on Business Process Management (BPM)in order to run their operation effectively. These business processes are generally made up of a series of repetitive tasks performed by employees. This includes anything from ongoing reporting, authorizations and approvals, to manually tracking stock levels, contract renewals and key performance indicators.

Build customer loyalty, close more business and achieve a better ROI with an integrated customer management process.