| BBS MONTHLY BUZZA monthly email newsletter from Best Business Strategies March 2025In this issue: ●Latest Sage 50 News ●POS Add-on That Integrates w/ Sage 50 ●Highlights of New Exciting Features in Act! CRM Latest Sage 50 News  The most recent version of Sage is scheduled for release in June 2025. Presently, Sage is in the process of testing direct hosting capabilities. We will keep you updated on any new features or additional information as it becomes available from Sage. Have You Encounterd an Obsolescence Information message in the current version of Sage 50 Accounting? The Cause ●The OBSRET.DAT file didn’t update properly ●The most current version of the program isn’t installed ●HTML links didn’t update properly ●The program isn’t activated The Resolution ●Check for Updates For Detailed Instructions: https://us-kb.sage.com/portal/app/portlets/results/viewsolution.jsp?solutionid=223924550037027&page=1&position=7&q=2024%20obsolete Are You Looking for a Point of Sale System That Works w/ Sage 50? Best Business Strategies has partnered with a leading pioneer in the POS industry to introduce an affordable POS add-on compatible with Sage 50. This innovative solution is designed for a variety of environments, including traditional countertops, mobile POS systems, and kiosks. With this add-on, you can seamlessly utilize tablets, kiosks, smartphones, and standard POS systems to create orders, issue invoices, securely process payments, and effectively manage inventory. Additionally, it features synchronized inventory management, real-time reporting, and valuable financial insights, while also enabling customizable solutions tailored to your specific needs. Key Features:    Manage products: Add names, images, and prices, group them into product categories, and track availability. Self-checkout allows customers to check out independently using a kiosk-based iPad.  Capture customer information at the point of sale and use it for promotions.  Scan bar codes Reduce errors and speed up the check out by scanning bar codes, cupons and QR codes..  Handle returns. Quickly process returns without any paperwork.. Inventory Look-up: Quickly find out what’s available in stock by simply scanning or tapping on items in the product catalogue. Create invoices Create invoices with the ability to add products, customers and notes. Gift Card and Customer Loyalty Program: Issue and accept gift cards, and enable customers to earn and redeem rewards. Accept payments, Process debit/credit cards, contactless payments (NFC), gift cards, cash, and checks through ACH or Check 21 Consignment sales: Enable consignment sales by tracking inventory per customer location. Personalize receipts. Customize receipts and let customers choose between paper and email receipts.  Dashboard analytics: Access real-time web-based analytics with key metrics for the business. Sign on screen. Accept signatures on the screen with a finger or a stylus upon purchase or delivery. Payment processor neutral. Compatible with all major payment processors. You choose the payment processor that works best for you Seamlessly integrate with business systems, including leading ERP, accounting, and legacy POS systems, for real-time data exchange. PCI compliant/EMV certified Chip and PIN readers with point-to-point encryption ensure compliance with the EMV standard.Discover how our POS software can maximize efficiency with Sage 50! Please click on the button to fill out an interest form. A member of Best Business Strategies will contact you to introduce you to our POS representative.Learn More About POS System Discover the New Features of the Next Act!  The upcoming release of Act! will introduce a range of innovative features designed to enhance productivity and streamline customer relationship management for small businesses. Whether you are a long-time user or exploring Act! for the first time, these updates offer exciting opportunities to enhance your business management. The significant enhancements will expand Act’s capabilities in the front office, providing a chance to improve how your sales, marketing, and customer service teams operate. A highlight of some of the new features include: ● Online Appointment Scheduling- Publish calendar and accept client bookings ● Interactive Quotes- Customizable quotes with sales workflow ● Event Management- Create and manage online events and registrations ● Web Lead Forms- Capture leads via web site, surveys, newsletters ● Email List Verification- Update contact records, increase deliverability ● URL Shortener- Shorten long URLs for easier handling in digital media ● Online Surveys- Create and administer surveys to end users and record results ● Online Customer Portal– Enable customers to view and update records and submit tickets ● Project Management- Create and manage project tasks, timelines and progress Are You Ready to Streamline Customer Relationship Management?Contact Allen Byard to request FREE 30-minute consultation.304-233-2612 Allen@BestBusinessStrategies.comSchedule Your Free Act! Consultation  Best Business Strategies 1712 Wheeling Ave |
