Measure Twice, Code Once: Custom Software That Pays for Itself

Developing software Apps and Agents are the new trend in the business world. It used to be that if you wanted a custom program, script, or automation, your only option was to engage a Program Developer. Things have changed a LOT and AI has driven a great deal of it, lowering the barrier to entry. With the latest low code AI tools, you can build some straightforward automations, and we covered that in Part I. In Part II, we shared the next level of tools that allow you to partner with our Business Application team for some amazing solutions.

When is it best to go straight to our Programmers (whose world is also changing rapidly!) so they can write the code? How can you help streamline that process? So glad you asked!

In this free webinar on Thursday August 13^th at 11:00 am Central time, we’ll answer this question and dive into the third pillar, the next level of accessible options. This is Part III of our three-part series, expanding on our earlier webinar from March 2026. We’ll dig into:

• When custom code can be faster to develop and better than some of the low code tools
• Custom Code – The amazing solutions and turn around times we’ve pulled off with our FIT System
• We’ll share examples to get the creative juices flowing and encourage you to dream big
• When to consider engaging Program Developers to write a custom application
• How you can prepare some prototypes to speed up the custom development process
• What are the security considerations for these options, a Top Priority!

Register now for this FREE webinar on Thursday August 13^th at 11:00 am Central time. You’ll learn something, we’ll have some time for Q&A, and we’re pretty sure you’ll be inspired by the possibilities!

App Building Tools – The Next Level Up (Part II)

Developing software Apps and Agents are the new trend in the business world. It used to be that if you wanted a custom program, script, or automation, your only option was to engage a Program Developer. Things have changed a LOT and AI has driven a great deal of it, lowering the barrier to entry. With the latest low code AI tools, you can build some straightforward automations, and we covered that in Part I, along with the several examples our clients have done.

When is it best to partner with someone like our Business Applications team and work together for some next-level solutions? And when is it best to go straight to our Programmers (whose world is also changing rapidly!) so they can write the code? So glad you asked!

In this free webinar on Thursday July 16^th at 11:00 am Central time, we’ll answer these questions and dive into the second pillar, the next level of accessible options. This is Part II of our three-part series, expanding on our earlier webinar from March 2026. We’ll dig into:

• What tools are available to build an app within a provided framework
• What is Microsoft 365 Copilot App Builder Agent
• We’ll share examples to get the creative juices flowing and encourage you to ‘dig in’
• What is Microsoft Power Apps – Canvas Apps
• How about Microsoft Power Apps – Model Drive Apps and what are the differences
• What are the security considerations for these options, a Top Priority!

Register now for this FREE webinar on Thursday July 16^th at 11:00 am Central time. You’ll learn something, we’ll have some time for Q&A, and we’re pretty sure you’ll be inspired by the possibilities!

Ready for some Automation? Let’s Get Started

Developing software Apps and Agents are the new trend in the business world. It used to be that if you wanted a custom program, script, or automation, your only option was to engage a Program Developer. Things have changed a LOT and AI has driven a great deal of it, lowering the barrier to entry.

So what can you (or should you) do yourself? When is it best to partner with someone like our Business Applications team and work together? And when is it best to go straight to our Programmers (whose world is also changing rapidly!) so they can write the code? So glad you asked!

In this free webinar on Wednesday June 17^th at 11:00 am Central time, we’ll answer all these questions and dive into the first pillar, first level of accessible options. This is Part I of our three-part series, expanding on our earlier webinar from March 2026. We’ll dig into:

• What are ‘low code’ tools and when are they appropriate
• What is Microsoft Power Automate and how can it help me
• We’ll share examples to get the creative juices flowing and encourage you to ‘dig in’
• What is Microsoft Teams ‘Workflows App’ and what are the pro’s and con’s of using them
• How about Microsoft 365 Copilot Workflows Agents
• What are the security considerations for these options, a Top Priority!

Register now for this FREE webinar on Wednesday June 17^th at 11:00 am Central time. You’ll learn something, we’ll have some time for Q&A, and we’re pretty sure you’ll be inspired by the possibilities!

Updating Paygroups in Sage 100 Contractor

Each year (and sometimes more than once a year), unions publish new rate and benefit sheets with specific start dates. There is a very methodical process in Sage 100 Contractor that allows you to get all the reports you need for the old rates, get the new rates updated in one place, then update the employee default hourly rate, and make sure the next reports are right for the union – without over paying for a few days of overlap!

AND, we’ll review how Job Paygroups work. You can actually indicate which Paygroups are to be used on a specific job. This could save you a lot of time!

Join Catherine Wendt for a 45-minute review of this process, including tips and tricks. Registration is required – seats are limited.

If you have payroll with union employees or you use paygroups for prevailing wage jobs through Sage 100 Contractor, you need this webinar!

Free for Syscon clients and a $45 fee for guests. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Click here to register!

Electronic Field Time – a Game Changer

Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, April 22nd at 1pm Central time

Contractors spoke; we listened. Maybe you’re still chasing paper timesheets (we can help you with that!). Maybe you’ve moved to electronic time collection but you’re struggling with up-time, reliability, copy-paste screens, or missing Pay Rates. Maybe you just need some customizations, and you’ve heard ‘no’ a few too many times.

Register for this free webinar on Wednesday, April 22nd at 1pm Central time to find out:

• Get a high-level overview of the Syscon Field Integrated Time (F.I.T.) System, complete with screenshots and workflows
• Watch a live demo so you can see how easy it is for the field to enter time and how simple it is for a Supervisor Approver to approve the hours BEFORE
submitting to the office
• We’ll show you what the back office will see after field time syncs with Sage 100 Contractor – time is fully integrated, and everything comes in ready to create
Timecards
• Wait ‘til you see and hear about the many other features such as capturing photos, GPS, tracking Per Diems and Other Expenses, and the ability to send
emergency info or a reminder to the App on their phones (without email!).
• Have your questions answered right then and there during our Q&A with our Vice President of Technology Services, Chris. Did we mention that we built, designed, and support the F.I.T. System ourselves?

Click here to register!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Stop Fighting Your Software: Custom Solutions Built for the way you Build

Join us as we share a variety of custom solutions we’ve built for contractors to help them run their company more efficiently. Sometimes it’s a custom report within the software; sometimes it’s a Power BI report; sometimes it’s an integration between two software solutions to cut down on duplicate entry and data errors; sometimes it’s something custom to meet a specific need or a huge project you just took on! Our Business Application Consultants and Software Development teams have been cranking out some amazing stuff!

We’ll share:

– The types of custom solutions available to you

– How to pick which solution based on the goal

– Some suggestions on how to work through the outcomes your team wants to see and who needs access

– Security considerations across the varied software tools

– Some hiccups we’ve seen clients experience (but no names will be shared!)

– The type of projects we’ve created from reports to integrations to custom solutions (to get the creative juices flowing). We’ll even share our Sys-fit Challenge Power App project.

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You may have a need right now, or you may be looking for ideas. Either way, it will be an exciting 45 minutes followed by Q&A.  Attendance is free for Syscon clients. We look forward to having you join us on Wednesday March 25^th at 1:00 pm Central time!

Electronic Field Time You’ll Love!

Join us for a webinar on Thursday, January 29th at 11am Central Time

Contractors spoke; we listened. Maybe you’re still chasing paper timesheets (we can help you with that!). Maybe you’ve moved to electronic time collection but you’re struggling with up-time, reliability, copy-paste screens, or missing Pay Rates. Maybe you just need some customizations, and you’ve heard ‘no’ a few too many times.

Register for this free webinar on Thursday January 29th at 11am Central time to find out:

• Get a high-level overview of the Syscon Field Integrated Time (F.I.T.) System, complete with screenshots and workflows
• Watch a live demo so you can see how easy it is for the field to enter time and how simple it is for a Supervisor Approver to approve the hours BEFORE
submitting to the office
• We’ll show you what the back office will see after field time syncs with Sage 100 Contractor – time is fully integrated, and everything comes in ready to create
Timecards
• Wait ‘til you see and hear about the many other features such as capturing photos, GPS, tracking Per Diems and Other Expenses, and the ability to send
emergency info or a reminder to the App on their phones (without email!).
• Have your questions answered right then and there during our Q&A with our Vice President of Technology Services, Chris. Did we mention that we built, designed, and support the F.I.T. System ourselves?

Click here to register!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

How to Prepare for 1099’s at Yearend

Every year we get questions about 1099’s: Who should receive them? How do I get a list? How do I know if I have the Federal Tax ID numbers? What forms do I need? And More!!  There is a deadline to have these in the mail to your vendors, and a deadline to file the 1096 (summary page) with copies, so it’s important to plan ahead.

We’re not your CPA and we recommend you check with them. However, we do this each year and have quite a few things we can share so you can be ready. In this webinar, we will cover:

– The general guidelines regarding who should receive a 1099

– How the W-9 form plays into this

– The Sage 100 Contractor 1099 Types and where these are flagged

– How to pull a report to see the Vendor payments, who may need a 1099, and what information might be missing

– The general deadlines to send the 1099’s to the vendors, and to file the 1096 and Federal/State copies

– The latest info we have regarding what can be printed to plain paper, perforated paper, and what may need the ‘red’ forms

Click here to register!

We’ll have a little time for Q&A at the end. Attendance is free for Syscon clients and $40 for our guests. We look forward to having you join us for this 30-minute webinar on Thursday January 8^th at 11:00 am Central time!

Part II: Maximize Your Windows 11 and M365 Efficiency

In Part I, we shared some great tips and tricks, but wait! There’s more! We can’t wait to share ‘the rest of the story’ to maximize your Windows 11 and M365 Efficiency! We engage with so many people across the country, and we spend a ridiculous amount of time listening to podcasts and ‘playing’ with our technology. The tips and tricks not only make using these tools more enjoyable but actually increase your efficiency (and reduce frustration!).

Whether you’re a basic user or a super user, we’re confident you’ll pick up some very practical tips to use with Windows 11 and to use with your M365 licenses. We’ll start with a recap of Part I, then jump into the rest of Chris’s list. We had great feedback from Part I and are really looking forward to Part II.

Click to register for Thursday, November 13^th at 11:00 am Central time. After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Closing the Year – 2025

Our Goal: Close the Payroll and prepare for the Year End in Sage 100 Contractor

We’re going to review closing the year in Sage 100 Contractor, including Payroll. Join us as we walk through all the steps so you’re ready for the first checks in January 2026. Sage has made some changes to the payroll process in the last few years, so you’ll want to get up-to-speed and know what to expect BEFORE you close the payroll. You won’t want to miss this webinar!

We will cover:

– What to request from your CPA before the end of the year for owner-related payroll entries

– How to figure out exactly what version of S100C you’re running

– Exactly when you can close the 2025 payroll

– The information you’ll need to have ready for the 2026 payroll rate changes, which ones Sage provides and which ones you need to update

– The best way to push new payroll rates and/or maximums out to all your employees, quickly

– How and where in the software to close the payroll for Sage 100 Contractor, what the new Payroll Archive feature is all about, and who/when will it be used

– What you may need to buy for the 2025 payroll reports, W-2’s, and 1099s

– Options to file those mandatory electronic reports with the states

– When and how the 2026 posting periods become available

– What to do when 2025 AP arrives in mid or late January

– How to lock things up when you send the numbers to the CPA

– Various tips and tricks for a successful close and a great start to the new year

Attendance is free for Syscon clients and $40 for our guests. This is one of our most popular webinars. Look forward to having you join us on Thursday December 4^th at 11:00 am Central time!