General Ledger Account Reconciliation

The month-end closing process can be very time consuming.

Accounting is complex and there are thousands of ways to combine accounts, departments, locations and other attributes. Many of those combinations are not valid, but in many cases, built-in validation won't prevent a user from entering them.

As the complexity of the chart of accounts grows, the risk of errors increases, and so does the effort required to research and correct those errors - especially if many issues are left to accumulate during the month.

Watch this in-depth interview with the author of some groundbreaking software for Account Reconciliation and Transaction Validation:




This interview covers:
1) What is Sererra Transaction Validation?
2) Why do we need transaction validation?
3) Examples of errors that might occur:
4) How this software solves these problems:
5)Where can the user view the error messages for entries that were created through import or API?
6) How are the validation rules setup and managed?
7) Who has access to the rules? And is there a way to track changes?

We hope this interview gives you some hope for the future of your month-end closing process, and what it could look like.

For more information, visit http://saas.sererra.com/intacct-products/account-reconciliation-transaction-validation

How long does it take YOU to close the books at the end of each month?

Sererra Consulting Group, Irvine CA

If you're evaluating a Cloud Computing solution, we might have some good thoughts for you. 

In this interview, Chance Berry, Director of Business Development at Sererra.com explains some of the major advantages of cloud computing. Chance was instrumental in the creation and success of ERP.com and has grown with the cloud computing industry since the early 2000's.  Chance will be describing how cloud computing makes it possible for small to medium-sized businesses to use the same cutting edge, state of the art technology as enterprise companies.

"Cloud computing allows businesses to do what they are good at."

This makes businesses scalable as turnkey business solutions create the optimum environment for businesses to scale and grow - becoming more profitable.


To get in touch with Chance or any of the experts at Sererra, go to Sererra.com
For more info: Cloud Computing Wiki
-The Sererra Team
sales @ sererra.com

Now that you have Intacct, get your entire team trained 

You have Intacct. You've also had some turnaround. Your business is growing - or at least you have plans to grow. What can you do to get all your team members on the same page? Intacct Training by Sererra.

Simple, Fun, Interactive & Transformational Training for Intacct

Making sure your employees are more productive can be a drag, especially for those employees.  But it doesn't have to be. Sererra's amazing Client Services division is staffed by the top talent in the industry, who bring amazing skill and personality to the table to ensure a positive & refreshing training event.

We'll meet at your place or we can do a virtual training. Follow the link below and get more information about Intacct Training by Sererra.



-Sererra Sales Team
#intacct
@sererra

How to Get the Most out of Intacct Advantage 2013

This October, Intacct will be hosting their annual "Advantage" conference for partners and customers. The conference will take place at the M Resort in Las Vegas, NV, October 21-25 and is perhaps the most anticipated Advantage event so far.

This year, Platinum Sponsor Sererra Consulting Group's Solution Architects will be scheduling 1-on-1 appointments with customers offsite during the conference whether or not the customer is registered for the event. Customers who have questions about products, demos, issues or anything else Intacct related should prepare to get some expert advice. (Read the official Press Release here)

Schedule your appointment with a Solution Architect today

You can schedule your meeting today with a Sererra Solution Architect. It's fast, easy and free. Just follow the "GET APPOINTMENT" link below and let us know when you'd like to meet and around what product. You can also see the newly released products for Intacct customers HERE>




Thanks for stopping by,

-Sererra Sales Team

Umbrella Marketing: It just makes sense for Businesses

Successful businesses have something in common - they plan well and think long term. They do think of their short-term gains too, but focus on paths that would drive them to long-term success. Marketing your business right can actually be the difference between success and failure. Some businesses focus on low budget methods of marketing, picking out one or two of those, which appeal to them the most. Others remain undeterred by budgets and prejudices, creating a comprehensive marketing plan that can help them target a wider range of audience and ensure maximum reach.

The Cross Channel Framework

So you have a business that needs reviving. What do you do? Do you spend all your money in getting greater visibility? Plan it well, and you may not have to overstretch yourself or your pocket. Understand that today's marketplace is customer driven and what you really need is to address the customer directly. However, owing to the multitudes of media and information channels present today, addressing your customers directly is certainly no easy task. So what do you do? You plan allocation.

Ask yourself this:  who are my most profitable clients?

What are the Marketing Methods Used in Umbrella Marketing?

Does Umbrella Marketing Work?

Go here to read the full article on Sererra's Blog, we're sure you'll learn some new tricks!

Are you paying too much for ERP?

Many companies now find themselves in an an unworkable situation with their business software. They are paying an expensive bill for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) year in and year out. But instead of an asset that increases productivity and efficiency, ERP applications have become a liability that require too much ongoing cost and complexity to run, which offsets much of the value being delivered.
In the next twelve months, thousands of companies will be faced with replacing equipment in their antiquated IT server rooms, and face similar defects that go from annoyances to damaging obstacles. Or, they will shift responsibilies from client to vendor with a SaaS (Software as a Service) or "Cloud ERP" vendor.
In this FREE whitepaper (link at the bottom), you'll find out why Cloud ERP has become mainstream. Download it now and find out if the SaaS for ERP opportunity is right for your business. You'll get the best research that will help you decide if moving to the Cloud is right for you.

Sererra + NetSuite: Rental Management Comes of Age

If your revenue model includes renting assets to customers, then you know the struggles of managing customers and tracking inventory - especially if you're still using a paper system.
Thanks to technology, managing this situation is simpler than ever. Here’s how:

Intuitive Rental Management Technology

The NetSuite platform lends itself out to vendors to build custom applications on top of it. As such, we at Sererra, created our very own Rental management solution, which you can use to rent equipment, products, and almost any other asset to other businesses or customers. The solution tracks present inventory, contracts, machinery, insurance, and many other aspects related to assets and helps you centralize this information within a single system. The management system isn’t cast in stone, though; It’s thoroughly flexible and easy-to-use.

Rental Management Reloaded

Our Rental Management Solution on the NetSuite Platform comes loaded with features. Starting with a flexible design and a pleasing User Interface, it integrates with NetSuite to help you create contracts and agreements on the fly. You can also send out invoices, process bills, and use many customized templates, statements, and agreements.

Focus on the deals. Leave the rest to smarts

Paperwork, mundane tasks, and countless iterations of work can only ruin productivity. The Rental Management solution is designed to ease away these productivity killers from your business processes and help you determine the most efficient path to asset rentals.
You can control and manage your rental rates, manage multi-location transfers, resolve overbookings, control item availability, and integrate with other Sererra products or NetSuite as a whole.

Cloud-based Integration and Implementation

With assets, it makes sense to lower the cost of ownership or, at least, offset expenses creatively. Our latest software and tools help you achieve just that. We handle efficient implementation, data conversion, training, and deployment to NetSuite so that you can focus on your business instead of paperwork.
Get your assets to work for you rather than the other way around.  Along with functionalities for billing such as to Invoice T statements, rental aging reports, customized reporting, dashboard, and analytics – you have your business on your fingertips.
Equip your business with efficient technology and empower your staff for enhanced adaptability and efficiency. Whether it’s a normal business with assets or even a full-fledged rental business, our NetSuite Rental Management system is just an integration away.
If you’d like to see how Sererra’s Rental management system for NetSuite works, or if you’d like to contact any of our staff, please feel free to leave a comment here or reach out to us.

Gain Insights on Repair Management, Services & Technicians Within NetSuite

7 Business Dimensions that Benefit from CRM Best Practices - a NetSuite Whitepaper

 

Tired of just one person tracking inventory?

Inventory Management Software by Sererra

Then we really need to talk.  Imagine all your business information at your fingertips, even if you have multiple locations. This is considered "rental management" or a "library system." And our guru Chance Berry can find you all the benefits you expect from an Inventory Management Software system.

Overview of a Inventory Management system with us

*Enter information into only ONE system
*Instant record keeping of inventory / stock / transaction / CASH
*Financial software effortlessly bolted on, OR we can make tailored recommendations
*EASY to use... Seriously easy Inventory management / inventory control software
*Robust & highly scalable - it will grow as your business grows
*Cut down paperwork
*Remote customer BIN management
*Automated usage reports
Manage consignments based on inventory usage by the customer
*Scheduled billing
*BINS stock, min and max, reorder points
*Multiple vendor managed sites
*Replenishment rules processing
*Service scheduling for reconciliation of consigned inventory
*Contract renewal notices
*And even more

For more information or to talk with our industry specialist, Chance Berry,
 


-Corey Rose crose@sererra.com
sererra.com

Finance your NetSuite Implementation

With a Deep Discovery Analysis, our Business Development Directors will hear your business pains & help you discover how to maximize the benefits of the industry's only Software as a Service (SaaS) that supports your whole company. We provide easy financing, only offered by Sererra.

As a value-added service now offered to our clients - for low money down you could end up with a complete ecommerce ERP & CRM system.

Built around a single customer record, NetSuite uses all the same information for every transaction through sales, support, accounting, shipping & billing. 

Thanks for stopping by, friend. We're super excited to hear from you!


-Corey Rose
crose@sererra.com
www.sererra.com

The Cloud

Why You Should Let Your Finance Processes Live On The Cloud

Running a business is all about keeping revenues flowing in, making sure cash flow is positive, lowering expenses, managing assets efficiently, and producing profits. It wouldn’t have been so difficult if it weren’t for the rising costs of production. Everything, including running a business, is more expensive now than ever. Running and maintaining a data center, managing infrastructure, and paying for networks through your nose is a thing of the past. Your finance processes make for a good case in point to move to the cloud.

This post is curtailed, to get the real meat of the message, follow this link:

Learn all about how The Cloud can improve your business Finances, Financials, Productivity and overall bottom line here>>

How has The Cloud helped you? Questions & comments welcome!

-Corey Rose
crose@sererra.com
www.sererra.com

10% off a Custom NetSuite Implementation

If you've ever tried to improve your company's status quo, you're well aware of the pains that businesses face.

We want to help you engineer the right process, and that means getting better.

Grab this 10% discount off any NetSuite implementation and redeem it any time!

Upset the status quo and do something different.  What's your current project? We'd love to hear from you!

Corey Rose
crose@sererra.com

Grow Your Business with a NetSuite Partner

Sererra has NetSuite's 5 Star Award

Cloud computing is the hottest trend in business, and NetSuite is at the front of the pack. Sererra's NetSuite Solution program offers you a wealth of opportunities to grow your business as more fast-growing and mid-sized companies look to cloud computing and NetSuite's award-winning integrated business management suite to power their operations.

Why use a cloud based ERP system?

With more than 16,000 customers around the globe, NetSuite is the leading provider of web-based solutions for ERP, accounting, CRM, PSA and ecommerce. We have built a strong, collaborative relationship with NetSuite as a high-caliber solution provider committed to delivering powerful and efficient solutions in the mid-market.
With a full lineup of sales and marketing, training, implementation and technical service and support resources, we empower businesses for mutual success. You'll broaden your portfolio with cloud computing and increase your chances of winning the business. With a NetSuite implementation, you can:

• Align with the business management leader. Leverage our  expertise with business applications and ensure that you'll benefit from the low cost and high ROI of NetSuite cloud computing.
• Drive recurring revenue. Enjoy industry-leading margins with true recurring revenue while partnering with the only cloud computing provider that delivers true end-to-end partnering—not just referral relationships. We even do the billings and collections, and you get paid.
• Be Satisfied by our second-to-none Sererra CARE support. You'll be shown a solution that wasn't built 20 years ago, can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in up-front costs and annual maintenance, all while streamlining your business (virtually eliminate in-house IT costs - lower your total cost of ownership of your business).
• Expanded professional services. Sererra's cloud suite brings you maximum professional services from a single; full ERP, CRM and ecommerce implementation, awaiting your business process.
• Ramp up quickly with training. Proven implementation methodologies and our broad portfolio of web-based and in-person training opportunities ensures your team can ramp up quickly to take advantage of NetSuite's rich functionality. 

Let's Connect

To explore your opportunities,  please email us at crose@sererra or better yet,

-crose@sererra.com

    

Doug Menefee, the CIO of Schumacher Group had to develop a new strategy for his data center’s security when hurricane Katrina and Rita threatened his group’s business. Schumacher Group manages emergency room physician staffing by supplying physicians critical needed for hundreds of hospitals in the United States.

Thousands of mid-sized businesses today face similar risks to their data centers which explains the rush to tap into Cloud Computing. Business heavyweights such as IBM, Amazon and Hewlett-Packard (not to mention thousands of smaller businesses) provide necessary infrastructure in the form of servers, storage services, data management and other traditional IT related services.
The NIST (The National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S Department of Commerce) defines Cloud Computing as:

 “A model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction”
Over 31% of medium-size companies used cloud computing in 2008 which is double than that of the uptake in the year 2004, according to the Access Markets International Partners.

Specific Advantages of Cloud Computing
With Cloud Computing backing your business, there is no need to invest in the space to house hardware or spend time, money and effort on data management and data back-up. Nor are you forced to maintain all of your organization’s network, infrastructure hardware and software. You realize the immediate advantage of deploying and using new applications. Additionally, you minimize your investment in new hardware and software as well as reduce the time-consuming process of installation and set-up.

The cost benefit of cloud computing includes lower operating costs. You do not pay for or invest in capacity that is not being used. In addition, cloud computing increases IT responsiveness and efficiency, a huge reduction in capital expenditure and operational expenses, and lowers upfront set-up costs. Thanks to Cloud Computing, small businesses can use the same cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology large companies use allowing the smaller businesses the enhanced ability to compete and win in a competitive environment.

Cloud computing allows businesses to do what they are good at 

...and takes away the need to implement, manage and change technology for businesses. Businesses can both implement technology for business automation, smooth processes and sustain growth while not having to involve in the minutiae of the technicalities involved. Helping companies achieve higher profitability is a benefit of Cloud Computing that thousands of mid-sized businesses today are realizing.

To learn more or get started with Cloud Computing, visit the Sererra Web site at www.sererra.com.