Volume 2 - Issue 3                             June 2001

 

In this news letter:

 

1.   Shameless Commerce Division - Training!

2.   Mini Training Moment - Typing Names and Addresses

3.   Commonly Asked Questions -

     -   Can you change ownership of an individual record?

     -   When did Summit Software build a training room?

4.   Administrator's Utility Review - Accounts Receivable Aging Report

5.   Manager's Moment - Legislation Watch

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Summit Software office and technical support services will be

closed July 4th for the United States Independence Day holiday. 

We will reopen July 5th at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time. 

 

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1.                Shameless Commerce Division - Training

 

   Don't take our word for it:

 

      The trainer was well spoken, very nice and helpful. 

                                                [Helpfast]

 

      Hands on training was great. [UltraStaff]

 

      Good learning experience. Should increase productivity.

                                                [FirstPro]

 

      StaffSoft software is easy to use & follow! 

                                                [Team One Staffing]

 

      Great training. Can't wait to get started. [Pace Consulting]

 

   Call 800-856-9696 to schedule your company training!

 

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2.    Mini Training Moment - Typing Names and Addresses

 

   Why bother to click the NAME or ADDRESS button? 

 

   The StaffSoft program is now set to parse the sections of a name

   or address allowing search queries to be concise. Typing the

   information in the Name or Address Box freeform style does not

   guarantee the proper separation tags will be in place.

 

   Resist the temptation to type an address freeform and click

   the NAME and ADDRESS buttons to complete your information input.

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3.            Commonly Asked Questions -

- Pat asked, "Can you change ownership of an individual record?"

 

Absolutely!  When a record is created (first added) into the

program, the name of the person logged in is captured and assigned

the record.  This is not always the individual that will work with

this record.

 

The StaffSoft System Administrator or manager can change the

ownership of a Client, Applicant, Job Order, or Sourcing record.

     

      How to change the ownership in any of the above listed modules:

      a.   Click FILE in the upper menu

      b.   Choose ASSIGN A NEW RECRUITER ID

c. The list of recruiters assigned in the system will appear.

     Choose the recruiter's name from the list

      d.   Click the OK button

 

   -  Summit Software has it's own training room?

      In the later part of 1999 we created a training facility that

      accommodates up to 4 students at the corporate office in Houston. 

 

      This allowed us to host small companies and specialized training

      requests.  Houston in the winter is a welcome respite from the

      frozen north!  (Okay, I realize this could be under the shameless

      commerce section, but I've had more than one person ask!)

 

      Specialized trainings have included: 

 

         Accounting - overview of program and in-depth timecard, invoice,

         accounts receivable, and related report features.

 

         Managerial - overview of program, accounting, management reports

         and facilitating workflow development discussions for upper

         management and owners.

 

         Other than StaffSoft - Hire your own trainer and lease our cozy

         training room for a day.  (Subject to availability.)   

 

      Call to discuss your company needs! 

 

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4.    Administrator's Utility Review - Accounts Receivable Aging Report

 

      Andy just generated invoices and called to inquire why the A/R Aging

      report shows some items in the 1 - 30 Day Past Due column and many

      more in the current.  Good question!

 

      This has everything to do with the Net Terms set up for the client or

      job order and the Due Date of the invoice.  Due Upon Receipt items will

      immediately log in the 1 - 30 Day Past Due column.    Items with Net 15

      will appear in the 1 - 30 Day Past Due column 16 days after the invoice

      date, and so on. 

 

      To get to this report:

      from the Main Menu choose Invoices > Reports > A/R Aging

      Adjust your filters as necessary. Print or Preview as needed.

 

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5.    Manager's Moment - Legislation Watch

 

      There is so much legislation and pending court battles hitting the

      national and local scenes that will affect the staffing industry. 

      A busy manager may find it difficult to keep abreast of the latest

      concerns. 

 

      National, many local, and industry specific staffing associations

      keep a good eye on pending legislations.   Consider looking into

      the outstanding legislations, choosing one a month to write a  

      representative about your point of view.  If you inform them, they

      won't know.  Let them know the value you are to the economy! 

 

      The StaffSoft website (www.summit-sw.com/staffsoft) RESOURCES area has many

      links to these national, local and industry specific staffing

      associations to ease your search.  I list below four examples to

      get you started.

 

      Staying informed, keep our industry alive!

      Kindest regards,

 

      Johnnie Tate, Technical Support Manager

 

The American Staffing Association does an excellent job of stimulating

members into action on issues with their Grass Roots campaign   (www.staffingtoday.net/memberserv/publicaffairs.htm).

 

The National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) has a wonderful

page outlining state legislation and pending court cases. (www.napsweb.org/napstrack.htm).

 

National Association of Computer Consultants Businesses (NACCB) has a

PAC to strengthen lobbying efforts in the computer staffing industry (www.naccb.org/pac.asp).

 

The National Association for Alternative Staffing (NAAS) recaps a few

states pending legislations (www.naas-net.org/GovtAffairs.asp).

 

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or higher.  For information on an upgrade, contact info@summit-sw.com. 

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