DataCraft News | August 2010

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DataCraft News August Edition

Note from Monica
Small business owners wear many hats and as we all know, juggling employees, projects, and contractors is no easy task.

Having a system that that easily manages these elements for quick access to information can make running your business smoother. In June we discussed how having the right team and tools in place are essential to running a successful business (if you missed June's newsletter, you can read it here.) This month we'd like to continue that to discuss how Time tracking software can help you keep vital information at your fingertips. Managing time sheets and expense reports while tracking project hours and cost all on one system can save you and your employees a considerable amount of time.

I encourage you to visit the DataCraft website at http://www.datacraftrockford.com/services/time-tracking/ to see how time tracking software can help you quickly get the information you need to help improve efficiencies.
-Monica B. Glenny

IMEC Funding
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) is a program for companies that have been affected by import competition and want to improve their competitive position. This unique, focused source of consulting and technical service assistance offers up to $75,000 in cost sharing of projects aimed at enhancing a domestic company’s ability to compete successfully. We have been working with IMEC and our manufacturing clients in the area to help them obtain funding for software work flow processes and training. If your manufacturing or service business has been impacted by import competition, call us at 815-965-9800 to schedule an appointment.

Open Systems Customer Excellence Conference
Mark your calendars for this year's Open Systems Customer Excellence Conference September 22 and 23rd at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Join us for two full days of informational workshops that are bound to make your job easier. Learn how to work smarter, not harder and have a little fun while doing it! Don't miss out- register today to reserve your spot!!

Does your business need a time tracking system?
If you run a service based company, time is your inventory. Accurate tracking of employee time and material spent on a project is clutch when it comes to managing projects(click here to continue reading)

Ask the Bean Counter

Q: What is a chart of accounts?
A: A chart of accounts is a way of sorting the information gathered from all the activities of your business. It is a list of categories used to collect information. These categories could be something like... (click here to continue reading)

August QuickBooks Promotion
From now until August 31, you can receive 20% off QuickBooks Enterprise for companies with 1-15 users. Need more than 15 users? QuickBooks Enterprise has you covered. You can purchase a 20-30 user license at the 15 user price. Check out the DataCraft website for more details

Just a thought...
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit"
-Aristotle

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