Notes from the President

Ken Hilton - President Red Wing Software

While thinking about a subject for this month’s message, a friend stepped into my office and said I should write an article about AI. I’m sure he meant Artificial Intelligence, but since it seems everyone is writing about that, and I’m certainly no expert on it, I thought a better topic might be Accounting Information (AI).
There are several ways to capture and store financial data. It can be kept on paper, in a spreadsheet, in a database, or in any number of accounting systems. In my opinion, data has little value until it is turned into useful information. Information can help you make informed decisions, while data is just a bunch of numbers.
At Red Wing Software, our goal is to give you the tools to get good information out of your data by first asking: “What do our customers need to make good management decisions?” We then attempt to find the best way to get data into the software so you have the tools to get the good information you need for useful reports. To help get this accomplished, we have a knowledgeable team of support people to answer your questions about using your software.
With all this Accounting Information (AI), we continuously live our vision: Creating the Best Management Software Experience.

Red Wing Software Mailing Address

Red Wing Software changed the mailing address for all correspondence to a post office box several years ago. Mail addressed to the old address (491 Highway 19 Blvd) will be returned to the sender by the United States Post Office.
Phone numbers remain the same.
Please update your records immediately and send all mail to this address:
Red Wing Software
PO Box 404
Red Wing, MN 55066

Online Classroom Training

Online Classroom Training is the most comprehensive way to learn to use CenterPoint programs. Sessions are limited to five hours daily and run over multiple business days. Attendees join a scheduled Online Classroom session with other Red Wing Software users. Sessions are presented by an experienced Red Wing Software instructor.
You can view and register for all available sessions by clicking here or click the session link below.
CenterPoint Payroll
  March 26 and 27, 2024
9:00 am – 2:00 pm CDT
Cost: $150.00
This is a two-part, 10-hour live online session held over consecutive days for a total cost of $150.00 and will be limited to 15 participants.

Online Training

New CenterPoint online training sessions are now being offered. These 1-3 hour sessions provide in-depth information and explanations that allow you to learn more about CenterPoint from anywhere you can access the internet (high-speed internet connection recommended). One of our CenterPoint experts presents the session live while you view the presenter's computer screen. You will have the opportunity to ask questions. Afterward, a pre-recorded video on the topic will be available for reference.
You can view and register for all available sessions by clicking here or click the session link below.
How to Get the Most Out of CenterPoint Reports
  Thursday, February 22, 2024
9:30 am – 12:00 pm CST
Cost: $69.00
Unlocking the Power of Transaction Search
  Thursday, February 29, 2024
9:30 am – 11:30 am CST
Cost: $59.00
CenterPoint Payroll – Vacation and Paid Time Off Leave Processing
  Wednesday, March 6, 2024
9:30 am – 11:00 am CST
Cost: $49.00
Paperless Accounting Workflow
  Wednesday, March 13, 2024
9:30 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Cost: $69.00
Red Wing Software offers pre-recorded On Demand Training Videos as well as live training sessions. The pre-recorded sessions can be purchased with 30-day access and viewed as many times as you like during the 30 days, giving you the flexibility to access training at any point from anywhere! You can view and purchase all available pre-recorded sessions by clicking here.

Notes from the President

Ken Hilton - President Red Wing Software

January 2024 is now in the books. All W-2s, 1099s, and many other forms should be completed, and the reports for the fourth quarter of 2023 should be completed and filed. Many companies were required to file electronically this year for the first time, as the threshold for electronic filing was reduced from 250 to 10 forms.
The end of any year and into the first of the following year is always an exciting time for Red Wing Software as we scramble to change tax tables and forms in our products so our customers are assured of having the most up-to-date information for their calculations.
January is the busiest time for our support team, and many other staff members step in to help with the increased call load. I’m happy to say our dedicated team maintained an exceptional rate of over 95% of calls being taken as they come in with very short hold times for the few that didn’t get picked up in real-time.
I hope everyone had a great start to the new year.