Notes from the President

06 November 2019 khilton Notes from the President

Ken Hilton - President Red Wing Software

How do you know if you’re doing something the best way, if you’ve only tried one way to do it? Look at any important process in your organization and think about a way to change it. You might be surprised to find out the way you’ve been performing that process isn’t the best way.
You may ask someone to be more efficient, at a lower cost, or with fewer errors, but is the system they are working in allowing them to accomplish any of these results? Trying one or more alternatives to a given process might produce the results you’re looking for, or even better results than expected.
At Red Wing Software, we never assume that there is only one way to accomplish a task. We constantly challenge our staff and debate new ways to improve, move new requests for changes through the process faster, or make our software faster, easier to use, with fewer errors, etc. Sometimes we need to think outside the box and try some ideas that feel a little strange at first. Quite often this exercise yields a result that wouldn’t have been considered without a group of us throwing out ideas and hammering through to a conclusion.
Try it. You might be surprised. I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but a wise customer told me once, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always be where you already are.”

Virtual Classroom Sessions - November 2019

05 November 2019 connies Customer Information
The online Virtual Classroom provides you with in-depth information and explanations that allow you to learn more about CenterPoint from any location where you can access the internet (high-speed internet connection recommended). The training sessions are presented live by one of our CenterPoint experts while you view the presenter's computer screen. You will have the opportunity to ask questions. The sessions are recorded and sent to you so you can refer to the information afterward. The Virtual classroom offers the following training sessions:
CenterPoint Electronic Banking
Thursday, November 7, 2019
9:30 am – 11:30 am Central Time
Price: $59.00
Budgeting Basics for CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
9:30 am – 11:30 am Central Time
Price: $59.00
Budgeting Basics for CenterPoint Accounting & CenterPoint Fund Accounting
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
9:30 am – 11:30 am Central Time
Price: $59.00
CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture – Understanding & Using Products
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
9:30 am – 11:30 am Central Time
Price: $59.00
Click the link above or click here to register for these sessions.
The Virtual Classroom offers pre-recorded training sessions as well as live training sessions. This gives you the flexibility to access the training at any point after the original live session was offered. The pre-recorded sessions can be purchased with 30-day access and can be viewed as many times as you like during the 30 days.

You can view and purchase pre-recorded sessions from our website at www.redwingsoftware.com.
• If logged into the website, go to the My Member Account page (from the Welcome menu, select My Account Home), select the Training tab, and then select the Recorded tab.
Or
• Select Menu > Virtual Classroom Training (under ‘Services’ on the right-hand side of the menu), and then select the Recorded tab.
Or
• Select the Training button on the Main website page, select Virtual Classroom Training, and then select the Recorded tab.

40th Anniversary Customer Stories

23 October 2019 StephanieE
Customer: Lakness Land & Cattle, Hayti, South Dakota
Centerpoint Accounting for Agriculture has fit our farming operation very well. We are diversified into many entities. CenterPoint keeps all the entities separate but can be combined in reports when needed. We are able to track income and expenses down to the acre. Many reports are available and can be adapted to fit our needs. The ability to export out reports is really great, especially when sending to our accountant. This saves dollars!
The CenterPoint support staff is readily available and knowledgeable. Being able to access my computer has sure helped find solutions quicker. CenterPoint Payroll is efficient and keeps updated when taxes change. There is so much depth to what can be done within CenterPoint. You can get as detailed as you want. The addition of Virtual Classroom Training Classes has been helpful.
I especially appreciate how Red Wing Software listens to its customers with constant upgrades. So many quick shortcuts have been added over the years.
HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY.
Marietta Lakness
Lakness Land & Cattle

CenterPoint Payroll Tool for Managing Employee Time and Requests for Time Off

22 October 2019 StephanieE Customers in the News
Many companies use spreadsheets or even paper to keep track of employee hours worked and time off requests. While spreadsheets are great, they can easily be deleted or overwritten. Paper documents can easily be lost. In addition to this, using spreadsheets or tracking hours by paper both result in entering hours worked and time off requests into the payroll system manually, which takes far too long and increases the possibility of errors.
Your payroll processes can be a whole lot easier! There is now a way to eliminate the use of spreadsheets or paper, and reduce the time you spend tracking employee hours worked and time off requests.
Did you know that the CenterPoint Time Clock, an add-on product for CenterPoint Payroll, is not just a clock punching device? The CenterPoint Time Clock can help a wide range of companies manage employee hours, not just companies that use a time clock. Any company that needs employees to enter hours worked can benefit from the CenterPoint Time Clock. Employees can enter hours worked, either on their own phone (using the iPhone or Android app), or simply enter it online. Employees can also request time off within the app. Managers have the ability to then view and approve hours worked as well as time off requests. This information can then be imported directly into CenterPoint Payroll, saving significant time and reducing errors from manual entry.
Call Red Wing Software today to learn more about streamlining the tracking of hours worked and time off requests with the CenterPoint Time Clock! Call 800-732-9464 or email sales@redwingsoftware.com.

Behind the Scenes - September 2019

16 October 2019 roxie-thoner Behind the Scenes
• Julie (Sales Engineer) at a bridal shower for her son, Joey, and future daughter-in-law, Somer, and her mother, Cherie.
• Katrina (Customer Service Representative) and Josh at the Vikings-Falcons game… SKOL!
• Cori (Quality Assurance Analyst) and Katrina (Customer Service Representative) did some country road cruising in “Wally” the side by side.
• Ashley, (Technical Support Specialist), daughter Paytin, and Bandit (golden retriever) went to Michigan for one last summer trip right before school started.