09/3/2010  

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Most sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays at 2:00PM Eastern Time for $200 per class. Register for 4 classes at one time to get 1 class absolutely FREE! Individual sessions are also available on any of the following subjects or can be customized to fit your company's needs. Contact the Help Desk at 800.972.7444 option 3 or techsupt@marksystemsusa.com for more information or to schedule personalized training sessions.

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NEW FEATURES

Web classes providing instruction on the new features contained in new versions of IHMS will be conducted in accordance with each IHMS release. New features classes provide instruction for IHMS power users and IHMS administrators because the subject matter delves in depth into setup procedures beyond what the everyday end user may need to understand. On the other hand, your users that are in the system everyday might be the ones to benefit from these classes the most. Beyond the setup, proper usage is covered to explain how each new feature will benefit your company.

To find out more about what's in the latest IHMS software release check out The New Release Resource Center.

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ACCOUNTING

Job Cost Accounting
IHMS customers have the best tool on the market for establishing accounting best business practices and job cost procedures. Make sure you are using IHMS to make sound financial business decisions. This course will provide the tools needed for a homebuilding professional to understand the financial management side of the homebuilding business. This course will focus on using IHMS as a tool to make business decisions based on the results of financial statements and job cost reports. After completing this course you will be able to:

• Define concepts and terminology used in business accounting
• Understand the value of IHMS when used with Best Business Practices
• Describe the value and usage of common financial reports used for measuring business performance
• Understand Job Cost accounting and the value of variance analysis
• Understand the importance of measuring and analyzing job cost results against performance

1099 and Year End Processing
Freshen up on those processes that only happen once a year. The class will cover the end of year closeout procedure, posting date controls and 1099 creation. Would you like to save time and postage by submitting your 1099s electronically? Find out how with IHMS

Accounting with IHMS
Great for new employees and as a refresher course for any IHMS Accounting user! The class will cover vendor setup, invoicing, check processing, bank reconciliation and journal entries. Best practices for invoice and check reversals will also be covered during the training.

Financial Statement Report Designer
The Financial Statement system is designed to allow the user to format custom financial statements and to create consolidated financial reports. The class will demonstrate the process of creating these custom financial statements. If you like, a MARK SYSTEMS Consultant can load our sample financial reports to your system to get you started.

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ADMINISTRATION

Document Library
Why pay more for a document filing system when IHMS includes the Document Library? The Document Library provides users with a comprehensive and paperless document and image filing system. Document Library applications will be provided throughout the class.

IHMS Properties Overview
This is a class for the System Administrators of IHMS. Class provides a review of IHMS Properties which is made up of 12 tabs that determine system-wide settings. The WebClass will provide a complete walkthrough of the Properties along with a demonstration on how the different settings affect day to day operations.

Importing/Exporting with IHMS
Mass Changes can be efficiently managed through the exporting capabilities of IHMS. Learn all the tricks and tips for a successful import. The programs demonstrated during this training session will include Export to Excel via SQL ODBC, Bid Worksheet, Journal Entry Import and Material List Export/Import.

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CASH RECEIPTS

Accounts Receivable
Do you have the need to track Association Dues? Renting out inventory Houses? Charging for repairs once the Warranty period has expired? Try utilizing the IHMS Accounts Receivable module to track these and other house based receivables. The discussion will include Accounts Receivable setup and usage.

Lot Management
IHMS has been substantially enhanced to improve your lot management capabilities. Option Lot Management tops the list, while the class also details Lot Sales Agreement, Lot Sales Acceptance, Lot Kick Out, Accounts Receivable, the Custom Option Estimator and Zero Lot Cost Management.

Settled House Closeout Process
House closing and settlement in IHMS is a four-part process that records the sale and relieves the work-in-process expenses in order to determine the profitability of a specific house. The class will cover all steps of the settlement and house closing process in detail.

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INTERNET TOOLKIT

Jump Start Your ITK
A successful implementation is key when rolling out the Internet ToolKit to your superintendents and subcontractors. Class will discuss the best practices for implementing and using the ITK for both superintendents and subcontractors. Brand new ITK implementation guides and revamped vendor manual resources will be provided for each registered participant.

Internet ToolKit Overview
An entire overview of how to use the Internet ToolKit. In this class, IHMS administrators will fully realize the strengths of the ITK and how it streamlines information from IHMS to construction superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and even customers and prospects, saving you postage, paper, time, and money. You'll also learn how to set up ITK user accounts and tweak configuration for optimal usage.

ITK for Buyers, Owners, and Prospects *New*
Today's buyer expects their homebuilder to embrace technology to optimize their experience from searching for a home, to buying a home, and of course, living in their home. This class teaches you how to use and prepare the Internet ToolKit to maximize your customers' experience. Learn how to set up ITK user accounts for homeowners and homebuyers, upload progress photos, contracts, floorplans, and other attachments, and turn on/off certain features. The Internet ToolKit allows home buyers to use the ITK as a sales liason to view progress photos, and see available options, while homeowners can use the ITK owner portal as a customer service tool to request warranty service and view open warranty tickets. Moreover, you'll learn how to prepare and set up one of the most valuable and under-utilized ITK features: the ability of prospects to register in a community from your current website and be deposited directly in the IHMS Sales system! Learn all this and more.

ITK Vendor Training
We will train your subcontractors and suppliers how to use the Internet ToolKit in the most efficient and cost effective manner for your business. Have your vendors register and we will make sure they are comfortable and proficient with this new process change at your company.

Executive Vision
Our new graphical, easy to use, C-Level reporting system gives Executives insight of performance metrics for making critical business decisions. Your decision makers will analyze customizable bar graphs, pie charts and gas gauges that show traffic to sales ratios, average days between first visit and sale, and job specific cash position to name a few.

JOB COST

Construction Loans
The Construction Loan Processing System allows users to process and report construction loan draws and interest charges automatically to the individual lots. Discussion will include setting up individual and revolving loans, tracking loan draws and interest charges along with reporting.

Option Management
Successfully integrate option and design selection set up throughout the building process. Discussion will include the four types of options available within IHMS as well as the advantages and drawbacks of utilizing each type of option.

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MISCELLANEOUS

Custom External Reporting via ODBC
Create custom reports using Microsoft Excel and the ODBC drivers. An explanation of the IHMS Data Dictionary will be provided to aid in the reporting process. Information gained during this session can also be applied to other external report writers as well.

iReport
Be among the first to receive an introduction and learn IHMS' brand new report editing tools! You will be taught how to make your reports look better with simple edits, font changes, new columns, alternate headings and more in 3 standard IHMS Reports: Sales Status Report, JC Budget Analysis by Cost Code and the Trial Balance.

Management Level Profitability Reporting
IHMS customers have the best tool on the market for tactically managing the processes of building homes. This course will provide an overview of the IHMS reporting capabilities to provide a strategic advantage in managing the business aspect of a homebuilding operation. This class will cover key processes that affect some of the most useful reports in the system as well as the importance of the timing in producing those reports. This class will focus on the information and timing of events involving the reports below:

• The Elevation Comparison Report
• Elevation Option budget Listing
• Subdivision Profitability Analysis (SPA)
• Traffic Statistics Report
• Proforma Analysis
• Milestone Matrix Report
• Projected Profitability
• Budget Analysis Options Separate with Gross Profit
• Settled House Report
• Executive Vision Analysis

System Walkthrough
The system walkthrough is a managerial overview of most day-to-day operations performed in IHMS. The system walkthrough aims to increase understanding of how all departments interact with each other and shows the benefits of a truly integrated system. To achieve this understanding, a house will be processed from Sales through Construction and finally Warranty.

Executive Vision
Our new graphical, easy to use, C-Level reporting system gives Executives insight of performance metrics for making critical business decisions. Your decision makers will analyze customizable bar graphs, pie charts and gas gauges that show traffic to sales ratios, average days between first visit and sale, and job specific cash position to name a few.

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PROCEDURES

Go Green. Go Paperless
Go Green with the help of IHMS! A paperless office is a necessity in today's homebuilding industry since every house built can generate an endless paper trail. This class is an executive overview of practical paperless operations with IHMS and will cover the homebuilding process from prospect registration through warranty service.

Reducing Costs & Increasing Efficiency with IHMS
High level managerial overview focusing on the efficiencies of IHMS and procedures necessary to properly support its function. Managers will gain an understanding of the IHMS process flow and be able to effectively manage internal resources to improve the overall operation of the department/company.

SPEC House Setup and Usage
Follow the progress of a SPEC house from selections to sale. Discussion will include proper SPEC House setup procedures in the Sales Office, maintaining option selections and finally selling the SPEC to a buyer. During the session, the SPEC/Model price update program will be demonstrated.

PURCHASING

The Enhanced Custom Option Estimator (COE)
The Custom Option Estimator (COE) which promotes accurate and seamless communication between the sales and purchasing departments is now even better! With advanced copy features and the ability to reload accepted budgets, the COE allows the purchasing department to budget and price custom requests efficiently and accurately.

Land Development and Complex Contracts
Create and maintain complex contract information for land development, site improvements and commercial construction with the help of the IHMS Land Development Module. Learn how to track supplier pre-liens, create complex contracts and voucher contracts based on a percent of completion.

The Enhanced Material List Inheritance
Do you sell the Rembrandt in multiple developments with the same or similar takeoffs? Learn how to minimize data entry and maintenance time by utilizing the Material List Inheritance and other advanced purchasing features. The class will showcase the new Material List Import/Export feature as another way to reduce the amount of time spent maintaining material list takeoffs.

Vendor Contract Setup and Work Orders
Get the best training on the Vendor Contract and work order module. Manage lump sum vendor contracts efficiently with the use of the IHMS bid system. The class will include a discussion of the pros and cons of utilizing lump sum contracts verses material list takeoffs.

VPO Routing Setup and Usage
Create an approval process for Variance Purchase Orders based on a Superintendent's designated limit including management notification and approval emails. Discuss proper setup for the routing of Variance Purchase Orders over the Internet ToolKit. Once setup is complete, observe the seamless flow of information.

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SALES

Marketing Strategies
Efficiently execute marketing campaigns based on prospect demographics and buying potential. Discussion will include creating automatic follow-ups based on traffic question responses, using mail merge in follow up letters to reduce date entry/error and developing mass mailings based on a grouping of prospects.

Sales for Sales Administrators
Learn how to design follow up letter templates, add merge fields to your agreement of sale, setup multiple agreements per community, create follow up campaigns, and unlock engaged case records. Everything you need to know in order to properly support your sales users.

ITK for Buyers, Owners, and Prospects *New*
Today's buyer expects their homebuilder to embrace technology to optimize their experience from searching for a home, to buying a home, and of course, living in their home. This class teaches you how to use and prepare the Internet ToolKit to maximize your customers' experience. Learn how to set up ITK user accounts for homeowners and homebuyers, upload progress photos, contracts, floorplans, and other attachments, and turn on/off certain features. The Internet ToolKit allows home buyers to use the ITK as a sales liason to view progress photos, and see available options, while homeowners can use the ITK owner portal as a customer service tool to request warranty service and view open warranty tickets. Moreover, you'll learn how to prepare and set up one of the most valuable and under-utilized ITK features: the ability of prospects to register in a community from your current website and be deposited directly in the IHMS Sales system! Learn all this and more.

Sales 4 Sales People + Design
Since the Sales Office and Design Center is the point of entry for homebuyer information, it is important for the sales team to fully understand the IHMS Sales Module. During the class, a prospect will be entered and processed through the Sales Office and Design Center. Topics will include traffic questions maintenance, contact maintenance, design selections and everything in between.

Sales & Design in a Changing Market
What you need to know to stay alive in a changing market. Designed for sales people and sales managers who are familiar with the basics but want to understand how they can use the IHMS Sales module to their advantage in the current slow sales market. You'll learn how to use IHMS to strategically follow up with leads to target interested buyers.

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SCHEDULING

Implementing the IHMS Scheduling System
If you would like to be utilizing the IHMS Scheduling system but are not sure how to get it started, this class is right for you. Learn how to set up all the components of the Scheduling system such as Activity Codes and Model Schedules. A brief discussion of the two different types of IHMS Scheduling will also be provided throughout the training.

National Housing Quality Feedback Checklist (NHQ)
Rank vendor performance and locate problems within the construction process by utilizing the NHQ Checklist Module on the Internet ToolKit. The NHQ process allows the Superintendent and/or NHQ Certified Vendors to complete a checklist per house based on your Company's predefined quality standards. Discussion will include the set up and usage of the NHQ checklist Module as well as the benefits of utilizing the checklist.

Scheduling with IHMS
This class covers a complete overview of the Scheduling Module. Experience the benefits of a fully integrated scheduling system where all players in the construction process can communicate seamlessly. Discussion will include the Superintendent and Subcontractors' web portals as well as the back office procedures of loading schedules.

Warranty

Customer Service and Warranty Management
The Warranty Maintenance system is specifically designed to produce, track and print Warranty Service Orders. The key advantage to utilizing the IHMS Warranty System is that the Warranty department can take advantage of all information previously entered within IHMS including house information, additional selections and construction information. The Warranty WebClass will cover all functions within the IHMS Warranty module from back office procedures to the Internet ToolKit.

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