General
Starting MSSQL
If COSTAR wont start on the Main Computer; 1/. Right Click in the bottom Toolbar and select Task manager 2/. Click on the Services Tab. 3/. Click on Open Services at the bottom of the page. 4/. Scroll ...
COSTAR V5 Hardware Requirements
Below is a link to the hardware recommendations for the COSTAR application. For larger networks or multi-location businesses it is highly recommended that you consult a qualified IT professional for their evaluation of your infrastructure ...
Getting COSTAR up and running after a Windows® update
As part of your Windows update the SQL database service is stopped to allow the update to complete. Sometimes the service does not restart automatically. COSTAR relies on this service to be running on your COSTAR server so it may need to be manually ...
Importing Inventory (from Overseas)
This document outlines how to process imported goods in COSTAR. It covers the following five steps: Making payments before goods are shipped Receipting the goods Processing any additional payment of the goods Processing Customs Agent’s Invoices (e.g. ...
Processing Warranties in COSTAR
This help file looks at the two different schools of thought on how businesses handle warranties and how you can process these in COSTAR. As much as you may have a preferred method on how to handle warranties in your business, given you will be ...
Processing Checklist
This help file outlines the suggested processing that should be completed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. It is intended that you use this checklist to start with and build on it to create you own for your own business. Daily: Process Sales ...
Areas to Reconcile (and keep an eye on) in COSTAR
When using a full accounting package it is important to make sure that all processing is correct. This ensures that financial reports are reliable for checking the position of your business. This help file lists areas to reconcile or keep-an-eye-on ...
Sales to Finance Companies
This help file outlines how to process sales to customers that are paying via a finance company. It applies whether the total of the invoice is going to the finance company or the customer may be paying for part of it. Setting up the Finance Company ...