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Government stimulus plan encourages midrange technology investments
The 2008 Economic Stimulus Act allows businesses to file bonus
depreciation for new assets purchased after 12/31/2007 with useful lives of 20
years or less – including hardware and software!
In summary:
- Small and Midsize companies already planning investments
for this year will realize better cash flow.
- Depreciation is accelerated with a first-year bonus of
50 percent.
- Organizations should consider moving up purchases
planned for 2009.
The Economic Stimulus Act signed by President Bush in
February promotes business investments in 2008 by significantly
expanding depreciation and one-time expensing options for
qualified capital expenditures. This provides significant
incentives for organizations to buy technology platforms and
applications.
What does this mean for small and midsize companies and their
bottom line?
Those already planning to make a substantial technology
purchase will receive a boost to cash flow.
In the past, companies using a five-year schedule would claim
depreciation of 20 percent the first year. For a company
spending $1 million to replace all its computers and servers,
that's $200,000. With the new bonus depreciation provision,
companies can deduct 50 percent ($500,000) and 20 percent of the
remaining balance ($100,000), for a total of $600,000 in the
first year. The remaining cost can be depreciated over the
recovery period.
For more information about how you can take advantage of this
unique opportunity and gain the software and hardware you need,
contact us here!
Depreciation bonus at-a-glance
- The Economic Stimulus Act allows additional first-year
depreciation of 50 percent of the purchase cost.
- The depreciation bonus helps businesses that buy
equipment this year cut their 2008 tax bill.
- The bonus applies to purchases of tangible personal
property with tax lives of 20 years or less, among other
things.
- Equipment must be purchased and placed in service in
2008.
Section 179 expensing at-a-glance
- The Economic Stimulus Act nearly doubles the Section 179
expensing limit to US$250,000 from US$128,000.
- Companies can expense up to US$250,000 in purchases as
long as they don't spend more than US$800,000.
- New and used equipment is eligible for expensing.
- The expensing limit can be combined with the
depreciation bonus.
For more information about how you can take advantage of this
unique opportunity and gain the software and hardware you need,
contact us here! |
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The Launch Event of the Year – AccuNet’s
Launch & Learn!
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Join us for our Launch & Learn to
learn about the latest releases of the Microsoft products you
depend on! August 26, 2008 | 10 AM to 2 PM. You’ve already
invested in Microsoft, so come see how Microsoft is improving
your investment and making it easier for you to access the
business critical information you need! Tour the Microsoft Bus
and see the new releases in action!
Products to be highlighted:
- Small Business Server (SBS) 2008
- Windows Essential Business Server (WEBS) 2008
SQL 2008
- WatchGuard Firewalls
 Guest Speakers
- Brad Rozen, Heartland Area Partner Community Manager
- WatchGuard Technical Engineer
 Lunch catered by Qdoba Mexican Grill and sponsored by
Modern Office Methods (MOM).
Read more and register here! |
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Get the software you need while
holding onto your capital
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Microsoft Open Value Subscription (OVS) Overview
You wouldn’t dream of paying cash upfront for your office
space…why would you for your software?It’s true – you can get the software you need to get up and
running without shelling out the usual big bucks up front.
Available software products include, but are not limited to:
- Microsoft Office 2007
- Microsoft Small Business Server
- Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft’s Open Value Subscription (OVS) licensing program
allows small and midsize companies to realize the benefit of
Microsoft products without tying up valuable capital or lines of
credit. Now you can get up to 50% off of your first year –
that’s $xxx per copy of Office 2007, a $XXX savings!*
Open Value Subscription (OVS) is a low cost easy way to
license all the latest Microsoft software via one simple three
year subscription agreement. OVS is specifically designed as the
optimum licensing solution for companies with 5 to 250 desktops.
At the end of the three year agreement customers have the choice
to either extend the agreement, buy out the software, or
discontinue usage.
Benefits of Open Value Subscription
- Low Cost Option – As a subscription agreement OVS
is a cost effective licensing agreement for small and medium
sized companies.
- Access to Latest Versions of Microsoft Products – OVS
customers can automatically use the latest software
available from Microsoft, ensuring they get the benefits of
the best Microsoft has to offer.
- Pay According to Use – Customers only pay for
software actually installed. Each year, customers can
increase and decrease the number of desktops as need be to
support their business requirements and only pay annually
for the revised number of desktops.
- Up-to Date Discount – Customers’ existing
investment in Office is recognized by receiving up to a 50%
discount in year 1 of the agreement.
- Simplified Licensing Management – One simple
agreement can cover a customer’s entire organization, with a
simple on-line tool showing the exact licensing position. No
more managing the complexity of different licensing types on
different pieces of paper. All a customer needs to do is
check software deployment and make a payment once a year.
- Simplified Budgeting, Ordering and Price Protection
– Customers receive a predictable invoice once a year for
all software covered under the agreement, streamlining
budgeting and ordering. Where usage of covered products
increases, prices are fixed at the initial value for the 3
years.
- Reduced Risks of License Non-compliance –
Managing licensing can be complex, but a company covered by
an OVS agreement is considered compliant during the 3 years
of the agreement, removing uncertainly and the worry that
accompanies it.
- Information Worker Solution Services – OVS
customers can get one and two day workshops delivered free
of charge by Microsoft designed to help them get practical,
tailored information and blueprints to help them maximize
the benefits of desktop software.
- Technical Support – OVS customers can qualify for
a TechNet Plus subscription, 24x7 Problem Resolution Phone
Support and Microsoft Professional Support Incidents.
- Training Support – OVS Customers get free
vouchers for classroom training from official Microsoft
training partners. Employees get access to on-line Microsoft
learning courses.
- Cold Backup Server Licenses – Servers covered by
OVS can have a complimentary “cold” back-up in place for
disaster recovery.
- Possible Tax Benefits – Since OVS is a rental
agreement it may be possible to treat the cost as an expense
rather than a capital expenditure. Customers must,
naturally, seek their own tax advice.
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AccuNet is a Gold Sponsor for
Biotech 2008 Conference |
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Continuing our commitment to our clients and prospects in the
life science community, AccuNet is pleased to announce that we
are Gold Level Sponsors for the Biotech 2008 Conference in
Winson-Salem, North Carolina May 19-20, 2008. Now in its 17th
year, the Center for Entrepreneurial Development’s Biotech
Conference unites the Southeast's life science communities.
Fueled by pioneering research and development and a strong
entrepreneurial spirit, Biotech 2008 will be the biotechnology
event of the year, celebrating what is widely considered one of
the biotech industry’s top three economies in the country.
To find out about AccuNet’s Project Management and Accounting
Solution for Life Science,
click here.
To find out more about BioTech 2008,
click here. |
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AccuNet a Sponsor at the 2007
BioOhio Conference |
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This year AccuNet is a Keynote Speaker Sponsor at the BioOhio
Annual Conference November 12th and 13th, marking our 4th year
with Ohio’s premier life science association. Stop by our booth
to see how AccuNet’s Medical Device Manufacturing solution and
our Project Management and Accounting Solution reduce the cost
of operations and regulatory compliance while continuously
improving business performance.
Check out how
we’ve helped those in the following Life Sciences sectors with
the Microsoft Dynamics Project Management and Accounting
Solution here. AccuNet has been an active member of BioOhio,
the premier life science and biotechnology association of Ohio.
As a member, we stay up to date on many of the trends affecting
the life science and biotechnology industry. This knowledge and
our market focus in this area give us the advantage to know how
to meet our life science and biotechnology customers’ needs with
an appropriate business solution. |
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Customer Open House NEWS section |
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AccuNet invites you to attend the 2nd Annual Customer Open House Friday, June 15th from 10 AM to 2 PM. This year we have improved upon our wildly successful Open House from last year. Benefits include, give-a-ways, Microsoft Representatives, AccuNet staff on hand, Microsoft Across America Bus, latest software release information, executive briefings, and much more.
Visit events to read more and register. |
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AccuNet celebrates 20th Anniversary! |
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AccuNet marks its 20th Anniversary in business this year. Since starting as a small Solomon shop in December of 1986, AccuNet has grown over the years into the largest Microsoft Dynamics SL Partner in the Midwest with a thriving small business network services department for our Central Ohio customers. AccuNet has always prided itself on the level of quality and commitment we provide to our customers, some of which have been with us since our founding.
As we celebrate our 20th year serving you, we are committed to keeping these same high standards. That is why we maintain our Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Microsoft Small Business Specialist status to continue to provide you with the latest information on updates, product releases, and support. As part of the celebration, register for our June 15th 2nd Annual Customer Open House with even more benefits this year, including tips and tricks for key products you already own and presented by our very own consultants. |
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Report Assistants for Microsoft Dynamics™ SL 6.5
Now available for FREE via AccuNet! |
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Flexible reporting is a very important part of a company’s ability to effectively operate their business. These manuals are intended to assist with flexible reporting in the Microsoft Dynamics™ SL modules. They may also be of use during creation or modification of reports in the Crystal Report writer.
- Project Controller
- Time & Expense
- Inventory
- Order Management
- Payroll
- Purchasing
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Cash Manager
Contact Jennifer Imes at 614-899-9900 x 111 or
jimes@accu.com to get your free reports. |
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Solomon 5.5 Support Discontinuation |
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Microsoft Dynamics will discontinue support for Solomon 5.5 on 10/10/2006. This means that Microsoft will no long provide Payroll updates, support packs, and hot fixes.
If you are current on a support plan, then you will have already received the latest version of SL 6.5 for free. Please
Contact Us if you would like to install SL 6.5 and continue taking advantage of Microsoft support. You may also become current on your support plan, if you have lapsed, and receive SL 6.5 with your renewal fee.
Contact Us here to get your free reports. |
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ADP Partners with AccuNet |
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AccuNet is pleased to announce the
ADP/AccuNet “Best of Both Worlds” Partnership.
ADP is the Worldwide Leader in Payroll processing, also offering Time and Attendance and HR related solutions. ADP’s outsourced Payroll and HR integrates with AccuNet’s Microsoft Dynamics SL and GP solutions, offering our customers the control of in-house accounting and the freedom from consuming administrative task that comes with outsourcing payroll and HR.
To highlight the special features of this partnership, AccuNet and ADP will co-present a webinar on September 19th at 2pm
(click here to register) called the
Best of Both Worlds: Integrate your BackOffice Accounting with ADP Payroll and HR. The benefits of ADP include:
ADP Payroll and HR
- Control Benefits Costs
- Improve Employee Retention
- Reduce Labor Costs
- Improve Tax and Regulatory Compliance
The partnership was established to solidify our commitment to bringing customers complete solutions. At AccuNet, we want our customers to come to us with issues, wants, and needs. We’ve worked to partner with various companies who provide anything from website design, cabling, and HR and payroll integrated applications.
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CRM 3.0 Release |
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Microsoft Dynamics has released CRM 3.0. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 was designed to give businesses what they want most in a CRM system
- a customer relationship management that people will use.
- Work without leaving Outlook
- Create sales and marketing campaigns fast
- Helps your staff sell more while improving customer service
- Tailors to your company's needs quickly
- Drill into the details fast.
Microsoft offers CRM in two editions - Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Small Business Edition and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Professional Edition. Visit our
CRM page for more information.
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Customer Appreciation Open House |
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AccuNet announces the Customer Appreciation Open House April 20th 2006 from 10 AM to 2 PM. This is designed to say “Thank You” as well as to keep our customers informed of the latest improvements of the technologies they already own with presenters from Microsoft and other third party
vendors.
Customers will be able to visit the Microsoft Technology Bus at the Open House. This is a state-of-the-art truck that Microsoft has transformed into a hands-on interactive environment
- complete with workstations, a Tablet PC, a server, and powerful software solutions such as Microsoft® Business Solutions Solomon, CRM and Great Plains.
Visit is on April 20th. Receive free giveaways that you can actually use!
Register
Here.
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Solomon 6.5 Release |
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Microsoft Dynamics - SL has released version 6.5. As with every new version release, Microsoft has significantly enhanced Solomon 6.5. Built to help you better manage bank accounts and process more efficiently, Microsoft Dynamics SL 6.5, empowers your employees, managers, customers, and vendors. Microsoft Dynamics SL helps increase effectiveness by providing the tools people need to view and process data based on the permissions that you have established.
Read “What’s New in SL Release 6.5”
Contact AccuNet for details and upgrades.
Click here to view the recording of Solomon 6.5 Features Webinar
Recording ID: NZ2TRH |
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Great Plains 9.0 Release |
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Coming this January, Microsoft Dynamics will release Great Plains 9.0 with 170 new enhancements, including: a role-based user experience,
Share Point-based portal and workflow, Business Intelligence based on SQL Server, and Web Service composition and integration.
Contact
AccuNet for details. |
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SQL Server 2005 Release |
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With SQL Server 2005, users and information technology (IT) professionals across your organization will benefit from reduced application downtime, increased scalability and performance, and tight yet flexible security controls.
SQL Server 2005 also includes many new and improved capabilities to help
make your IT staff more productive.
Click here to
Read
more or Contact AccuNet for details.
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New Website |
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Thanks for visiting the new
www.accu.com website which was developed with the help of
CloserLook Search Services of Columbus, Ohio. The new site is designed to give our clients and prospects better and faster information about our products, services, and promotions.
Check back often for the latest news in small business IT and mid-marketing business solutions. |
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