When I setup the new website I also installed a Forum (Simple Machines Forum) that is a lot nicer than the old Forum software. It is a stand alone program so to get it to work within the MBA website I installed software that is called a “Bridge”. It bridges the registration for both the website and the Forum. It has been giving me problems from the very start. Some people can register and use the Forums with no problems, others have recurring problems.

I have decided to remove the software and replace it with software from a different source. One that I have been told is much better and less error prone. I will replace it some time on Saturday August 19th (should only take about an hour or two). If you can’t log in on Saturday please just try back a couple hours later and Forum should be back up. This will not stop you from viewing the website or downloading just using the Forum.

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I posted a Tax Tips in the News section of the website. I originally got it from a Rep back in early 2005. She got it from a Forum back in 2004. I had it posted on the original MBA website and thought it may still be helpful to someone. I would like to post more info like this on the site. If you have any tips or info you would like to share please send it to me and I’ll see about posting it.

Had two Reps report back that they are able to use the USA Uploads to the new Avon website. This is very good news. I had a chance to test it but not very thoroughly so I am glad it works properly. I would like to say a big “Thank You!” to StaceyAnne and Tonya for helping me over the last few days to get this USA Upload issue finally resolved. Had it working but the Campaign numbers were not getting filled in but after a some trial and error got it resolved.

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MBA for Avon version 2.03 is now available for download. The built in Downloading of Brochures is now working again now that I have changed the code to keep the new FTP server happy. I have rushed this one out fast as a number of Reps were having problems downloading the old way with their web browser.

Also have an early version of Uploading to the new Avon USA website. It has had limited testing so please pay attention to you first Upload to make sure everything is right. Also don’t forget to increase the Rows to 50 in your Setup. 50 is better than 10, yes?

Version 2.03 also has the new Payments tab in the Customer record. You can also print a Statement from the Payments tab. The Statement report shows both Payments and Orders for the Customer along with a running Balance total.

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I think I have found a way to get the info needed to update Avon USA uploading of Purchase Orders to the website. If you use FireFox and can spare a few minutes helping please email me (you can use the Contact Us link on MBA website Main Menu).

The new site is almost there (Yes, I know websites are never really finished). Still waiting for the DNS listing to kick in. It can take up to 24 hours (or even longer). Funny how I can register a new site and access it within and hour but updates can take over a day. At the moment only www.mbassistant.com works hope www.marketing-assistant.com will be up any minute/hour. It has been a big job but now that its done I can go back to spending more time working on the software. There will be a new realease of MBA for Avon in August (with or without Uploading) it will have several nice little add-ons/features and a new report.

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