Notes from the President

01 April 2022 khilton Notes from the President

Ken Hilton - President Red Wing Software

Normally I would leave program tips to the experts in our Technical Support department who know much more about the software than I do. However, I understand that sometimes, as users, we might find our options a bit overwhelming. For example, the version of CenterPoint I use has ten income statements. Each income statement displays information differently and is extremely customizable. How do I remember which one gives me the information I’m regularly looking for?
If I’m having trouble finding one that meets my needs, the first step is to call the Red Wing Software Technical Support department. I can explain what I’m after; they can guide me to the correct report, and then help me modify it if necessary. After the report is the way I like it, I can add it to my list of favorite reports and easily find it whenever I need it.
If the Income Statement is a report I frequently use to analyze my business activity (which it should be in all businesses), I can add it to the Quick List and access the report with a single click. The Support team can help with this process as well. No more hunting around for information I use regularly. I have a Quick List tab containing all the functions I use throughout the day and can easily get to all my input screens and reports.
The Quick List is just one example of how CenterPoint can be customized for easier use, and how our Support team can help make your day go a little smoother.

Behind the Scenes - February 2022

15 March 2022 roxie-thoner Behind the Scenes
• Katrina’s (Customer Service Representative) daughter Kyla, and her friend Katie, finally got to go to the JoJo Siwa concert at Target Center after two years and two rescheduled dates.
• Carole (Staff Accountant) and her husband, Jon, visited friends in North Carolina. While there, they went axe throwing.
• Allison (Accounting Software Support Specialist) welcomed home her two boys, Axel Rhett (teal collar) and Oakley James (red collar).

Payroll Wage Garnishment Survey

14 March 2022 StephanieE
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CenterPoint Remove Transaction History Service Available

09 March 2022 StephanieE Customer Information
Red Wing Software is now offering a service to remove transaction history from your CenterPoint database(s) for any number of fiscal years and keep your beginning balances, outstanding payables, and receivables. Here are some reasons why you might want to remove transaction history.
• The SQL Express database is approaching the 10 GB Microsoft SQL Express database limit. (SQL Express is the default version installed on CenterPoint systems).
• Remove history that exceeds statutory retention requirements .
• After removing transaction history, you can clean up master files that no longer have history. (Master files include Customers, Vendors, Employees, Projects, Profit Centers, etc.).
• In some cases, there will be improved performance.
Normally, Red Wing Software can perform the remove transaction history service in an afternoon and get the database back to you by noon the next day. If your database contains three or more companies, it may take a little longer. The service is offered at no charge to customers.
Please call Red Wing Software at 800-732-9464 to schedule an appointment. You can also inquire by email at support@redwingsoftware.com.