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Latest Newsletter
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View the latest issue of the EventPro Connection below or use the buttons under the E-News Archives heading to the right and click on the date of a previous newsletter or bulletin. Send newsletter comments to Feedback@EventPro.net. |
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What's New? EventPro Blog and Twitter Updates |
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At EventPro Software, we value the long-term relationships that we have established with our clients. To help us stay better connected to the community built around EventPro, we have started a Blog and are now on Twitter. |
If you want to keep your software updated with the very latest features and fixes, follow us @eventproupdates on Twitter. You will receive notifications of new software version releases as soon as they are available. |
Our new EventPro Software blog will keep you up-to-date with the latest news, software tips and event information. We would love to have your input on the blog. Feel free to recommend websites or to post comments. Do you have an article, story or photo that you would like to share? Submit it to Feedback@EventPro.net and share your experience with the EventPro community. |
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Limited Time Offer: 30% off EPWeb until Aug. 17 |
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EPWeb is a powerful web integration module for EventPro Software that allows an unlimited number of users to interact with your venue online. Right now, you can purchase the EPWeb expansion module for 30% off the regular purchase price, until August 17th, 2010. (Some conditions apply. Quote Promo Code EPNL1008.) |
Imagine the convenience of allowing an unlimited number of staff members to work online with EventPro. With EPWeb, employees can view the booking calendar, find an event, search for available space, book events, view event details, add catering and setup resources to an event, make payments, and add new contacts – all online. |
Also consider the benefits of EPWeb for attracting events to your facility. Potential clients will be able to check out your facility on the web and request potential event bookings. The simplified online request form allows clients to tell you what they want for an event, so that you can follow up with options and ideas tailored to their interests. |
Get more out of EventPro... for less! Until Tuesday, August 17th, 2010, you can buy the EPWeb Module for 30% off the regular purchase price*. To take advantage of this limited-time offer, call (02) 9772-7777 (Press 1) or email Sales.au@EventPro.net today with Promotion Code: EPNL1008 (must be quoted to receive the discount offer). |
If you want to see EPWeb in action before you buy, call or email to sign up for a free, no-commitment online demonstration with a Sales Representative. You can also view a sample of EPWeb on our website. |
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*This promotion only applies to current clients who have already purchased the software. It cannot be applied retroactively to previous purchases. It does not have cash value and cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount offer. No substitutions or transfer rights will be given. |
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Feature in Focus: "Catering" to Your Every Need - EventPro's Catering System |
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If you want to organise and streamline your catering department, you should try out EventPro's advanced Catering system, included with EventPro Software. Our powerful Catering system provides the mix of automation and flexibility you need to work with maximum efficiency while allowing for easy event-by-event customisation. |
Where flexibility meets automation. EventPro's Catering system is at once automated and flexible. Catering menus are easily set up with defaults for cost, prices, items, quantities and so on, so that one click pulls all the information you need into an event order, saving time and data entry. However, it is still easy to change the defaults and customise a menu for every event, if necessary. You can create totally customised menus quickly by multi-adding items from a master list or copying selected items from an existing menu. Mix and match, or stick to the standard menus – it's completely up to you. |
Leave math to the computers. There are so many options for pricing your catering menus, and you never have to worry about tallying up the totals. Let EventPro calculate the final bill. You can set costs and prices for individual items, indicating the quantity per person for each if it is a multi-serving dish. When you set up your menus, you can choose whether to price the catering per person, per item or a combination of both. Set a minimum margin for each menu so that you know you are getting the profit you want. |
Record as much or as little as you need. EventPro's Catering system allows you to organise your catering under four levels: Groups, Menus, Categories and Items. You can record information within these levels in whatever way best suits your business. You can record preparation information for each catering item, which can be pulled into the menus, and record default comments for each menu, which can be customised per event. |
Wrapped up in a neat little package. You can combine your catering menus with other event requirements, like bar services and rental equipment, to create special event packages. Packages can be priced per person or with a flat rate. |
If you are interested in previewing EventPro Catering, contact our Sales Department for a free, no-commitment Online Demonstration. Call us at (02) 9772-7777 (press 1) or email Sales.au@EventPro.net. If you already have EventPro Software and want to learn how to use the Catering system, see the EventPro User Manual at Chapter 1: Setting Up EventPro, Step 9: Resources, Catering Resource Items and Configurations (setting up your catering menus) and Chapter 3: Event Maintenance, Adding Resources (adding catering menus to event orders). |
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Helpful Hint: How to Change Taxes |
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If the tax system in your jurisdiction is changing (for example, Ontario and British Columbia adopting the HST), you need to change your EventPro Taxes. You will be tempted to simply go in and edit your existing taxes, but there is a specific process you must follow to ensure that taxes calculate properly. |
In order to assist with transitions to new cost/price/tax regimes, EventPro allows you to define several "Effective Dates". An Effective Date is a date upon which a set of pre-defined costs, prices and taxes comes into effect. |
In order to change your tax system, you will first create a new Effective Date under Taxes, in which you will define the new tax and rate (i.e. HST replacing the GST and PST). You will then create new Effective Dates for your Locations, Resources, Catering Configurations and Beverage Configurations, selecting where the new tax will be applicable. You will then want to update configurations with new catering/beverage prices and update events with new configuration and location prices. If you have already booked events that will occur after the Effective Date, you will also need to recalculate those events. |
As with any major procedure, it's a good idea to take a backup of your data before implementing a new effective date, just in case you do not like the result. |
There are extensive instructions regarding Taxes and Effective Dates in the User Manual:
- Chapter 1: Setting Up EventPro
- Step 5: Taxes, Define and Adjust Taxes
- Step 8: Locations, Creating Location Groups and Locations
- Step 9: Resources
- Effective Dates for Resources
- Updating Events in Resources
- Catering Resource Items and Configurations: Effective Dates for Catering Configurations
- Beverage Resource Items and Configurations: Effective Dates for Beverage Configurations
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If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Support Department. It is important that taxes are set up properly from the beginning. |
Phone: (02) 9772-7777 (press 2)
Fax: (02) 9771-2866
Email: Support.au@Eventpro.net
Website: www.EventProSoftware.com.au |
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Important Notification: Certain Software Should be Updated Immediately |
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If you are running a version of the software downloaded before April 26th (before Version 6.11.0.700), you should update your software as soon as possible. |
An issue in those earlier versions of EventPro was causing the program to run slowly. Installing the latest update will resolve the issue. Log in to the EventPro Support Website. Click on the Downloads tab and click on the EventPro Install V6.11 (6.11.2.704) link. |
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Software Update: Version 6.11.2.704 |
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The latest software update, Version 6.11.2.704, is now available. |
To download the newest Software Update, log in to the EventPro Support Website. Click on the Downloads tab and click on the EventPro Install V6.11 (6.11.2.704) link. With each new version, EventPro becomes more stable and powerful. To see the changes and repairs made to all versions of EventPro, check What's New on our website or in the Help area of EventPro Software. |
Don't forget to follow us @eventproupdates on Twitter to find out when the most recent update is available. |
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Wondering how to use a new function? The EventPro User Manual is frequently updated with information about new and enhanced features. When you update your software, remember to download the latest version of the manual to your Local Help. Click HERE to go to the User Manual now. |
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Support Notification: Microsoft Office 2010 64-bit Compatibility |
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Like many applications that interface directly with Microsoft Office, the email function of EventPro Software, a 32-bit program, is not currently compatible with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Office 2010. You may or may not be affected by this issue. |
EventPro Software's email function will still be compatible with the 32-bit version of Microsoft Office 2010, which can be installed on a 32-bit or 64-bit Windows operating system. Please note that EventPro Software is compatible with 64-bit Windows operating systems; the email compatibility issue only arises with the 64-bit Microsoft Office 2010 software. |
If your company plans to upgrade to Microsoft Office 2010, please consult your IT Department to determine whether you will upgrade to the 32-bit or 64-bit version. If you know that you will be upgrading to the 64-bit Microsoft Office 2010, please contact the EventPro Support Department for further information. |
Phone: (02) 9772-7777 (press 2)
Fax: (02) 9771-2866
Email: Support.au@Eventpro.net
Website: www.EventProSoftware.com.au |
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