Learn how to grant or restrict access to reports in the Sage Intelligence Report Viewer

Did you know that you can grant or restrict access to reports in the Sage Intelligence Report Viewer? Sage Intelligence makes this easy to do.  Perhaps you’re busy developing a new report and you don’t want users to be able to run it from the Viewer until you’re happy with it.  In this tip, I’m […]

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Conveniently remove blank item rows in your PivotTable reports

When creating reports, it’s usually preferred that rows with irrelevant data are excluded—as this results in a tidier, more readable report.  When it comes to PivotTable reports, this can include rows with blank items.  Below is an example of a report with them shown. To get rid of them, we have an add-in specifically for […]

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A new year’s resolution for SMBs

As small to mid-sized businesses enter 2012, many owners and executives may be considering technology-related strategies to streamline processes, gain competitive advantage and generally make their lives easier in the year ahead. Erik Kaas, Vice President of Product Management for Mid-market ERP products, Sage North America, discusses here why it’s time for companies to get […]

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Why Mid-Sized Businesses should invest in an integrated Excel-based Business Intelligence solution: Reason No. 3

Reason 3: Get immediate ROI Typically the barriers to adoption of BI are cost and complexity. An integrated BI solution makes deployment rapid without any IT hurdles, allowing for an immediate return on investment. Because it is a module of your existing accounting package, no new relationships or extensive IT investments are required. It can […]

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Why Mid-Sized Businesses should invest in an integrated Excel-based Business Intelligence solution: Reason No. 2

Reason 2: Make insightful decisions The ability to make better decisions and proactively solve issues is crucial to success at every level of an organization, every day. And as companies grow or face stiffer competition, the need to make these decisions based on meaningful information quickly becomes an imperative.  Most businesses need to be agile […]

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Why Small Businesses should invest in an integrated Excel-based Business Intelligence solution: Reason No. 5

Typically the barriers to adoption of BI are cost and complexity. Small businesses face tighter budgets, less sophistication and fewer people. An integrated BI solution makes deployment rapid without any IT hurdles, allowing for an immediate return on investment. Because it is a module of your existing accounting package, no new relationships or extensive IT […]

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