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January 2009
The CAL Zone
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We're LinkedIn, Are You?

 
Clients in the News

 
Weathering Tough Times

 
Word 2007

 
Server Downtime Costs You

 
CAL Technology Partner Event

 
Year-End Processes

 
 
 
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Welcome to 2009! We at CAL Business Solutions hope that this year will be a healthy, happy and profitable one for you. As the holidays have passed, we remember the year in the rear-view mirror, and look forward to good things to come. Times may be difficult and challenging now, but we hope that you can lean on us to get you through them. We look forward to working with you in the year ahead and for years to come.
Join Our LinkedIn Group

In an effort to communicate with you and serve you better, we started a group on LinkedIn to bring you late-breaking news, offers from Microsoft, and news about CAL. Its also a place where you can pose questions to us, and discuss issues regarding the Dynamics GP product.
 
CAL Clients in the News

 

 
Deloitte again ranks Evolution Benefits
Avon-based Evolution Benefits has made it for a third straight year onto Deloitte's 2008 Technology Fast 500, ranking No. 231. Click here to read more.


 
Keep existing customers happy to weather tough times

A longtime marketing mantra has been that it is far less costly to retain and sell to existing customers than it is to acquire new ones, yet many businesses still miss the lesson. In tough times, however, it is especially crucial that companies focus on retention of high-value customers by tending to and nurturing those relationships. 

Get the Most Out of Microsoft Word 2007

 
Wondering where your favorite Word 2003 commands are located in the new Word 2007 interface? Or just want to explore the rich, new design with a little guidance? We found this great, interactive tool to help you navigate the new version of Microsoft Word 2007. Its easy to use, and takes only a few minutes to get the basics. Check it out by clicking the link below
 
Is Server Downtime Stealing Money from You?

 
According to a Gartner report, approximately 65% of enterprise executives question the effectiveness of their IT investments in supporting their business goals and objectives. Use this handy ROI Calculator to show how driving uptime and limiting downtime can have a huge impact on the bottom line. Discover the hidden costs of downtime and its drain on your organization. Learn to justify the cost of IT Operations software to management. 


 
CAL Technology Partner Event

Our technology partner, Connecticut Computer Service, has put together a free event for anyone has questions about where technology is headed in the near- and long-term. This is the event of the year and one you don't want to miss! Get a glimpse of what's hot for 2009, meet the vendors and leave with more information than you thought possible! Make sure to stay for our amazing raffle at the end of the day too. Prizes will be announced soon. Breakfast, lunch, soda and coffee will be served, as well as appetizers and wine after the event. This event fills up every year, so register early!
Year End Is Here Again

 
Greenshades is once again there to help you with everything related to distributing and filing your year-end tax returns. The software updates have all been finalized and their support teams are trained and ready to help. Please keep an eye on your upcoming deadlines (provided in the link) and contact Greenshades right away with any questions or problems you may have.
 
Also, if you're having Greenshades do your 1099 reporting to IRS, and you need to report to the state as well, the IRS will forward them on to your state, provided you've filled out and submitted IRS Form 6847. Be sure to leave the TCC number blank, as Greenshades will use their number. 
ISV Spotlight: 
Ariett Business Solutions

 

 
Reduce operating costs, manage budgets and automate PO creation and Employee Expense Reporting with Ariett's web based solutions -XpenseNet, TimeEntryNet, and ReqNet - for Dynamics GP.
Ariett offers advanced functionality/approval workflows for expense reporting/vendor invoicing; requisitioning/PO creation/Budget Approval/Receiving, with real-time integration to Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) - supports multicurrency/multi-company/intercompany.  For additional information click on one of the following links AriettNet Product Brochure or ReqNet Comparison Brochure. To schedule a demonstration please contact Phil Franco at CAL Business Solutions.
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