You seem to be in a hard situation, maybe this will help.
Our standard is to recommend that clients new to Adagio, or who have not previously worked with Accpac Plus for DOS, consider doing the following:
1. Purchase the Adagio Training manuals for all Adagio modules to be used. They sell for $80 / per module + Shipping. (For more info go to
www.lng.bc.ca )
2. Invest the few hours required to do go thru the guided exercises using the tutorial training data. While doing the tutorial, make notes, and write down any questions, or considerations, in preparation for working with your Adagio Consultant.
3. Watch the Adagio Webinars for each Module to be used.
4. Schedule some one-on-one time with your Adagio Consultant to go over how you are currently doing daily, monthly, and annual tasks so that improvements to your business process can be considered. (When properly done, this will result in a significant ROI)
5. Document your Accounting Procedures, and then ask your Consultant to review them with you, using their expertise, to identify possible improvements, new functionality available by using new Features in Adagio, printing to files instead of paper, exporting to Excel from the new improved Adagio Smart Finder, etc.
6. Re-read the Adagio Brochures and make notes on any features of interest, or could possibly be applicable to your specific business needs. Then cover this, in detail with your Adagio Consultant.
We have found that doing the above reduces the cost while maximizing the benefits of having us come in and assist clients with optimization, adopting "Best Business Practices", and generally getting the most functionality from Adagio. Our clients have found that this approach gets better results in more effectively capitalizing on our years of experience working with multiple sites providing integrated solutions..
7. Consider going to Adagio Training. (Some people prefer, or learn better in a classroom situation.
Good luck!