BQE Software eLetter
February 2005
In This Issue
1.
BillQuick 2005 Is Coming!
2. Beta Testers Wanted
3. BQE Software In The News
4. Payroll Preferences Survey
5. BillQuick Quizzer - $50 For The Right Answer
6. Support Tips
7. Current BillQuick Release Information
BillQuick 2005 Is
Coming!
You spoke, we listened. That's the way it works at
BQE Software. We don't just talk the talk, we walk the walk.
BillQuick 2005 has leapt its first major
development hurdles and is well on the way to a Spring 2005 delivery.
Along with upgraded add-on modules, also slated for release in the Spring,
BillQuick 2005 will include user interface improvements, new reports, new . .
.huh?
The boss says not to be specific. Something about
Murphy may be listening and thinking up a new law to snap us with.
(Psst. Psst. Stay tuned. We'll sneak in a few
items next month. Okay? Don't let the boss know.)
How much does the upgrade cost?
Typically, 10% to 30% off list price. Your
discount depends on when you purchase the upgrade.
What's the best deal? 55% off. It
is reserved for users who purchase Gold Support contracts for BillQuick and add-on modules.
In addition receiving unlimited telephone and email supports, they
pre-purchase the next year's upgrade for BillQuick and/or any modules covered by the
contract at a 55% discount.
Already got a Priority Support contract? Then
upgrade to Gold and get the same deal.
Beta Testers Wanted
Want to beat up on BillQuick and get a head start
on new features?
BQE Software is looking for beta testers for
BillQuick and its add-on modules. In addition to learning about new
features and considering how you can use them in your firm, you can earn
discounts on upgrades based on your level of participation.
If you are interested in testing BillQuick or
add-on modules, please send an email to BillQuickBetaTest@bqe.com.
BQE Software In The
News
 Douglas Sleeter, CEO of
The Sleeter
Group (at left),
included BQE Software's AutoReporter for QuickBooks as one of the Ten
Awesome Add-Ons in his January 2005 column in The CPA Technology
Advisor. He considers workflow automation built into this report
scheduler highly valuable for busy business owners and professionals,
saving hours each month.
The Sleeter Group is highly-respected organization
serving QuickBooks consultants, advisors and accountants and QuickBooks
advisors. Mr. Sleeter, along with his staff and key clients, monitor the
QuickBooks marketplace for special utility and other programs that add
value to QuickBooks.
Your Voice Will Be Heard!
Payroll Survey
Help us with our latest user needs analysis. Complete a very short
survey and let us know how you do payroll in your firm and your payroll preferences. Two minutes of your time could lead to hours saved per
month.
Click here to take
the short Payroll Preferences Survey.
Monthly BillQuick Quizzer
Win $50!
It's time for. . .BillQuick Quizzer!
(Cheers, cheers, cheers.)
Last month the question stumped all our
contestants except one. Steve Donaldson at Steve Donaldson Consulting
broke through and raced across the finish line. He stands alone, high
above us mere mortals.
Now on to this month's question -- a challenge for
superior minds using BillQuick.
Remember, only the first 10 BillQuick users to
email the correct answer to BQ-Quiz@bqe.com
win $50 in BillQuick Bucks! Winnings can be applied to any BQE Software
product or service. Date-time stamps on received emails determine the
winners.
Here we go. The question is. . .
During
the month of January 2005, Employee "CJ" charges 20 billable
hours to Project XYZ:Upgrade. The hours are spread across 4 activity
codes. In addition, CJ charged the same project with 5 hours to the Client
Conference activity code,
but marked them "non-billable."
Based
on this scenario, which of the following
statements is correct?
A.
The billing record on the Billing Review screen shows "20
hours."
B.
The billing record on the Billing Review screen shows "25
hours."
C.
The Time Detail dialog shows 4 billable time entries and 1 non-billable
entry.
D.
The average bill rate is based on the full 25 hours.
E.
A and C are true.
F.
B and D are true.
G.
A and D are true.
H.
B and C are true.
I.
None of the statements are true.
J.
All of the statements are true.
Hurry and send your answer to BQ-Quiz@bqe.com.
You could be a winner!
Support Tips
1. Turn off the Last 5 Reports on users'
Navigator screens.
Often BillQuick Administrators set user security
permissions for reports after the system has run for a time. BillQuick
automatically tracks the last 5 reports a user prints, listing them on the
Navigator screen. Even if you deny permission to all or selected reports,
the ones listed on the Navigator screen remain accessible to users unless
you deactivate this feature.
To turn off the Last 5 Reports on user Navigator
screens:
- Log into BillQuick as
"Supervisor".
- Open the Security screen by selecting Security
from File menu.
- Select the User for whom you want to turn off
the Last 5 Reports feature.
- Scan down to the left column to the Standard
Reports category.
- Uncheck the Recent Reports permission.
- Click Save.
2. Security and BillQuick Add-Ons
When you install and run BillQuick add-ons such
Agent Pro, Web i, BillQuick Palm and BillQuick CE, security in BillQuick
must be turned on. To turn on security:
- Log into BillQuick as "Supervisor".
- Open the Security screen by selecting Security
from File menu.
- Select "Supervisor" from the employee
drop-down list.
- The Security On checkbox displays. Check the
box to turn BillQuick's security on.
- Click Save.
- Install your BillQuick add-on modules.
Current BillQuick Release Information
BillQuick and QuickBooks 2005
BillQuick 2004 (and BillQuick
2005 in development now) have been tested with QuickBooks 2005. Everything
is A-OK.
Macintosh Compatibility
Quick reminder: BQE Software is compatible with
the Macintosh in two ways: The Web i add-on module or by using Virtual PC.
Latest BillQuick Version
BillQuick 2004 v. 5.0.96. It includes enhancements and minor fixes.
Click to view the
changes.
If you have Internet access but do not allow
BillQuick to automatically download updates (you turned off AutoUpdate in the Other 2 tab
on the Preferences screen), go to the File menu and select Get Updates. When
you exit BillQuick, the update automatically installs.
If desired, you can download the update from the BillQuick web
site. Click Save when prompted. Next, run the setup program from
the folder in which it was saved.
Happy BillQuicking!
Thanks from the
BQE Software Marketing Team
May Success Follow You
. . . Always |
