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“My job is so much easier now. Projects that used to take me hours now only take minutes!”

 “These reports are incredible! I can get our owner any number he wants…instantly.”

 “I now have the confidence that my projects are profitable and I am making the best decisions for my business.”

Does your accounting system make your life easier? Is your business more successful because of the information it provides? If not, you might want to join the thousands of contractors who’ve entrusted their accounting and job costing to FOUNDATION for Windows – the number one accounting software for labor-intensive contractors.

An impressive system based on leading technology, FOUNDATION is flexible and simple to use. It offers unlimited reporting. And, it’s backed by a professional company with an outstanding reputation.

As you can see here, FOUNDATION for Windows includes a wide range of powerful features that can help make your business more productive and successful. This brief preview is designed to show you just a small sampling of those features.

FOUNDATION^® for Windows^® Standard System:

• Job Costing
• Payroll
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Purchase Orders/Subcontracts

The Genie Series Designers for:

• Job Costing Reports
• General Ledger Reports
• Timecards
• Invoices
• Purchase Orders/Subcontracts

Optional Modules:

• Executive Management/Project Control
• Equipment Usage and Maintenance
• Inventory
• Time and Material Billing
• Unit Price Billing
• Consolidated G/L

To fully understand how FOUNDATION can meet your specific needs, we encourage you to schedule a live demonstration.

Click the Contact button at any time during this program to send us an email. Or call us toll-free at 800-246-0800.

Click a button on the left to see what FOUNDATION can do for you! You can view each of the three sections multiple times and in any order.

1. Make Better Decisions with Better Data
2. Work Faster and Smarter
3. Never Switch Accounting Packages Again

Part A: Make Better Decisions with Better Data

Understanding job performance is critical to your company’s success. But does your accounting software give you all the information you need any time every time?

Does it give you both a high-level overview of costs with the ability to drilldown to the highest level of detail?

Does it allow you to track labor history all the way back to the original timecard entry?

Does it help you track the lifecycle of committed costs?

Does it allow you to analyze which piece of equipment, which materials, which subcontractors are most profitable?

If you’re looking for a system that provides this and much more, you’re looking for FOUNDATION for Windows.

More than any other system on the market, it provides the powerful reporting contractors need and want.

Hundreds of flexible, built-in reports. Powerful tools to create custom reports, like patented report writers and Microsoft SQL technology. The information you need is always right at your fingertips.

What makes the reporting from FOUNDATION for Windows better than other accounting systems’?

Listen to what Neil Patel, Vice President of East/West Construction, a general contracting company, has to say about his FOUNDATION advantage.

“We found the reporting truly remarkable. In a single click. I can see how the entire company is performing – then keep clicking for details. I can list all jobs that make up my job cost totals. Also, I can retrieve cost code lists that make up individual jobs. I can even pinpoint cost class detail, like labor, and see each employee that’s worked on the job. These precise details provide peace of mind that I am making the right decisions.”

With hundreds of standard reports, the information you need is always right at your fingertips. Need over/under billing or bonding reports? FOUNDATION gives them to you with a multitude of options to customize the filtering, sorting and calculations.

What about production reports, certified payroll reports, AIA billing templates, work in progress reports, sales and use tax reports?

FOUNDATION for Windows has these and much, much more!

The reports are both flexible and powerful. For instance, you can produce a certified payroll report for any job in the system and for any date. Have you ever suddenly learned that you need a certified payroll report for a job you started weeks or maybe even years ago? In FOUNDATION, that’s no problem.

In fact, every single one of FOUNDATION’s reports are fully date-sensitive.

Furthermore, you no longer have to rush with closing out the books. FOUNDATION doesn’t force a “hard close” procedure.

It does, however, offer a user-defined date range that can be used to prevent entry or adjustment of data outside that range. Reports can be run to include historical data from any date and time, even years in the past.

Want to see an aging as it would have appeared three years ago on any particular date? Again, no problem in FOUNDATION.

And that’s something Richard Dennis, Controller at JDS Construction, really appreciates.

“Just being able to run job reports at a moment’s notice, for any level of detail, for any period – a day or week – that’s an incredible tool for our project managers. FOUNDATION's reports also offer so many other options - from sorting by cost type to filtering by project manager. Each report option can give you answers to many different problems.”

No two contractors are exactly alike. So it makes sense that you might need specific information tailored for your way of doing business. Because FOUNDATION for Windows uses a Microsoft SQL Server database, the information is real-time and accessible. So if you don’t find what you need in our standard reports, you can easily custom-design your own!

That’s what Ron Felix, CIO of Lighthouse Electric, a 250-employee specialty subcontractor discovered when he led his company’s switch to FOUNDATION a few years back. Using the full power of customized reporting allows him to forecast the future of his projects and make intelligent business decisions based on precise data.

“We started creating our own reports right away. Our post-project reporting allowed us to  improve our workflow process and our job analysis. It was a real revelation to see all the different ways we could now look at every job cost…and find better ways to manage them. And I think we now have a better competitive edge -- and, it was incredibly easy to do.

Ron uses FOUNDATION’s patented Job Costing and General Ledger DataGenie Report Designers. Unlike any other report writer around, the DataGenie requires no prior knowledge of programming or database structure. Just click and drag a “capsule” of information to add it to your report. You can quickly create custom reports on job costs down to the smallest detail – committed costs, received dollars, whatever is needed.

The DataGenie’s built-in equation editor allows you to build sophisticated formulas and if-then statements using a calculator-like interface. This intelligent interface saves you substantial time building your calculations and eliminates error. The DataGenie also allows complete control over the headings on columns as well as their width and format.

With just a few clicks, you can set up user-defined drilldowns to link the data in your custom report to any other piece of data.

You can define your own drilldowns in the Job Costing DataGenie. And the Executive Management Module offers built-in interactivity that encompasses everything from the broadest overview to the simplest detail.

For example, start with a summary comparison of the revised-contract to actual-costs for all jobs. Then, drill down into detailed contract, committed, and actual cost detail categorized according to your own custom cost structure.

The extensive reporting capabilities of FOUNDATION are made possible in part because the system is based on Microsoft SQL Server and is ODBC compliant. This leading-edge technology lets you access the data and create reports through third-party software you already know and use such as Microsoft Excel, Access, or Crystal Reports. FOUNDATION allows you to create an unlimited number of user-defined fields on most records. These can be viewed in the system or accessed through third-party reports, as shown in this employee list.

All of these advanced technologies and reporting capabilities are what make FOUNDATION so essential for running a successful, profitable business. Whether you’re a general or a subcontractor, whether you have ten employees or 2000, whether you’re a two-million dollar or a 200-million-dollar company, our reports answer the important questions for your business.

We’ve shown you just a small sample of what’s available in FOUNDATION for Windows. We encourage you to see more by scheduling a live system demonstration. As a matter of fact, we’re so confident in our powerful reporting that we encourage you to comparison shop. Because the deeper you look at FOUNDATION for Windows and its competitors, the better we look.

Part B: Work Faster and Smarter

You face many challenges on the job every day. Using your accounting software shouldn’t be one of them. The primary reason people purchase a system like FOUNDATION for Windows is its extraordinary reports, but those reports won’t work for you if you can’t get the data in easily and quickly. It’s critical that your system gives you maximum output with minimum effort.

With FOUNDATION for Windows, you get a software package that offers powerful reporting, minimum data entry, and comprehensive error prevention. In short, software that simply makes your job faster and easier.

FOUNDATION’s modules are tightly integrated, so data you enter in each transaction flows to the General Ledger, Job Costing and other modules, where appropriate. Your customized setup controls how data flows and how much data you have to enter. Through FOUNDATION’s powerful defaulting setup, the time you spend entering transactions will be cut in half.

Take payroll, for example. With the TimecardGenie, you can define an unlimited number of timecard input screens to fit how you receive information. Then you have to enter just a few fields, and the rest will default according to your setup. Of course, you can always override defaults when exceptions arise.

Other transactions such as both payable and receivable invoices also offer a multitude of customizable defaults to make entry quick and easy. In this simple payable invoice, you only need to enter the vendor, job, invoice date and amount. The rest of the fields are defaulted or calculated automatically according to your setup.

Just listen to Charles Brown, President of Charles Brown Electric, who’s experienced the day-to-day ease of FOUNDATION first-hand.

“Since we work in different IBEW locals with different wage and benefit rates, doing payroll was incredibly time-consuming. Implementing FOUNDATION was a life-saver! Just the defaulting alone makes it better than anything we ever had. And we can take on more jobs, because we’re more productive than ever before.”

While FOUNDATION makes you faster, it also makes you more accurate. There are hundreds of built-in validation tests and insurances of data integrity. What’s more, the system makes it simple for you to make corrections and adjustments when needed.

There are built in functions that make it simple to void checks, adjust and reverse invoices, and even rollback transactions.

The AIA rollback function, for example, works much like an “undo” button, reversing all history and returning you to the previous application. Because of the tight integration, however, any change to a transaction is carried through the General Ledger and Job Costing, and a complete audit trail is maintained.

In addition to data entry controls, the powerful Microsoft SQL Server database offers built-in features to protect your data from unanticipated occurrences such as power outages and lightening strikes. This technology, termed “CrashProtector,” prevents partial posts, corruption and unsecured access.

Built-in data validations are something Wendy Roarhing, can definitely appreciate.

“Our old system wasn’t construction-specific and the communication between the modules was awful, causing a lot of work but still not allowing us to get the exact information that we needed. FOUNDATION for Windows brought total integration to our accounting system. I can now print up-to-date financial reports at any time and not worry that I’m not seeing accurate or complete information.”

FOUNDATION’s customizable features make data entry simple and allow you to access the information how you need it. FOUNDATION has hundreds of standard reports and patented tools to create custom reports with drilldown capability, all offering filtering and sorting flexibility and complete date sensitivity.

Various reports and tools are available to help you create billings in just about any format you can imagine. FOUNDATION offers percent-complete, AIA, unit price, and time and material billing options. In addition, unlimited formats for printed receivable invoices can be designed in the InvoiceGenie – a simple tool that allows you to control the appearance and contents of invoices. Your design can include graphics such as company logos, lines and full color. Similar designers and report writers are available throughout the system, including for such things as time and material billings, purchase orders, and the timecard entry screen.

Whether you’re part of a ten person or 2000 person business, whether you’re a two-million-dollar specialty sub or a 200-million-dollar GC, FOUNDATION will get you the information you need minus the frustration or hours of work. Call us for a more complete demonstration. Then ask our competitors to show you, step by step, their process for inputting data. We think you’ll agree, the deeper you look at FOUNDATION for Windows, the better we look.

Part C: Never Switch Accounting Packages Again

Your job isn’t about spending hours using accounting software. It’s about tracking and analyzing information crucial to your business. Like a calculator or a crane, accounting software is just a helpful tool. The key is to find the best tool available. One that offers powerful, customizable reports with detailed, date-sensitive data. One that helps you input information quickly and accurately. One that will continue to meet your changing needs.

That tool is FOUNDATION for Windows. Created by construction experts, it’s designed to help you spend less time forcing the software to perform, and more time analyzing valuable data. And ultimately, to help you perform your job better.

And, if you could find a tool like that, you’d stick with it, right? Well, that’s just what users of FOUNDATION for Windows do. FOUNDATION is the last accounting software you’ll ever buy because it’s based on technology that will grow with you, offers the support and services customized for your needs, and is backed by a reputable company you can continue to work with.

And that’s a message Gary Fortier, a technology solutions specialist has been telling his construction clients for years.

“FOUNDATION is one of the most advanced construction accounting products on the market. As a CPA, I think it’s an ideal system. It provides timely and accurate information that enhances our ability to manage the financial side of a contractor’s business – a win-win situation.”

Since 1985, Foundation Software has focused on construction-specific accounting. We participate in various construction associations. We’ve built solid relationships with construction-specific CPAs. And we work hard to satisfy an ever-growing, nationwide client base.

Customer input is the driving source of ideas and inspiration for us, and you’ll find your suggestions incorporated in the software.

FOUNDATION for Windows is a true 32-bit Windows product, not a graphic overlay, so it fully utilizes the features of Windows and your advanced hardware. In addition, the Microsoft SQL Server database on which it is based can be customized to grow with your company – but you don’t have to fear getting left behind in the learning curve. When you purchase FOUNDATION, initial training, support and documentation is included.

Your initial training package includes your choice of a variety of training methods.

You can attend our hands-on new client workshop at our headquarters where you will actually go live on the system and take home your custom data. Or, you can schedule a trainer to visit your site for personalized training. Or work one-on-one with a trainer over the internet.

A toll-free phone number is available for extended, unlimited support. While the industry average is seven to 24 hours for a support response, FOUNDATION Software strives to respond within one hour. Even better than this is the fact that 75% of FOUNDATION clients receive a call back to their support question in under an hour.

All of this adds up to a package that supports you and any questions you may have. Our current customers have raved about our support services.

Check out these responses received in a recent survey of clients who had contacted FOUNDATION’s Client Services staff.

“I do not hesitate to recommend FOUNDATION Software for your superior product and incredible support team.”

“The problem was solved in only a few minutes and I was back to work.”

“As usual – prompt response, friendly, and accurate advice. Thank you!”

“Support staff is always personable, friendly, and doesn’t waste valuable time. Thanks for all the great help.”

The inspiration behind our powerful accounting software and customer-focused support is the vision of our founder, Fred Ode.

Fred designed and wrote the original software after working for several years as the lead programmer analyst for a large contractor. Today, he remains at the helm as the CEO and Chairman.

“FOUNDATION has a long history of being a strong and stable company. We’ve been profitable every year we’ve been in business, and we reinvest this money in our product and our services. This clearly demonstrates our commitment toward continuous improvement.”

No one likes to switch their accounting software. If you’re looking to make a change for the last time, change to FOUNDATION for Windows. With its superior reporting tools, simple interface, industry-leading technology and reliable support, it’s truly the last accounting software you’ll ever buy.

Call us for a more complete demonstration of all that FOUNDATION has to offer. And talk to our competitors. We’re confident that FOUNDATION for Windows is the best product on the market, and the more you compare us with the competition, the better we look.

Thank you.
We hope that you enjoyed viewing this brief presentation of FOUNDATION^® for Windows^®, the #1 accounting software for labor-intensive contractors.

To fully understand how FOUNDATION can meet the financial management needs of your construction business, we encourage you to schedule a personal demonstration.

Call toll free: 800.246.0800
Visit our website: www.foundationsoft.com
Email: sales@foundationsoft.com

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