NetSuite ERP vs. Sage 300

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
NetSuite ERP
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
NetSuite is a suite of ERP and accounting modules which is sold in various editions aimed at different size customers. The multi-country, multi-currency version is an additional module called OneWorld. Netsuite is a SaaS system and is not offered in an on-premise edition.N/A
Sage 300
Score 6.8 out of 10
N/A
Sage 300 (formerly Sage 300 ERP) is a business management solution that includes strong accounting and financials, as well as multi-currency and multi-language capabilities. Built on accounting best practices, users will be able to track, control, and plan the financial health of their business.
$1,655
Lifetime License per Seat
Pricing
NetSuite ERPSage 300
Editions & Modules
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Sage 300 ERP Standard
$1,655
Lifetime License per Seat
Sage 300 ERP Advanced
$1,665
Lifetime License per Seat
Sage 300 ERP Premium
$1,665
Lifetime License (unlimited seats)
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
NetSuite ERPSage 300
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsUsers subscribe to NetSuite for an annual license fee. The license is made up of three main components: core platform, optional modules and the number of users. There is also a one-time implementation fee for initial setup. New modules and users and can be added as a business grows.Our pricing is by module and by license and can range depending on what the customers requirements are. Most of our financial and operational modules are $1655.00 each, plus user license, plus an annual business care of 24%.
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Community Pulse
NetSuite ERPSage 300
Considered Both Products
NetSuite ERP
Chose NetSuite ERP
NetSuite was way easier to understand and implement. The cost was close to the same across all of the systems we considered, but we also had internal employees that have used NetSuite before and loved it. That helped push us in the direction of NetSuite and we have been …
Chose NetSuite ERP
Much better ERP overall in most areas compare to Microsoft Dynamics GP. Better reporting, better audit trails and etc
Chose NetSuite ERP
Oracle NetSuite ERP is lightyears ahead with the sophistication and accuracy of their ERP. There are so many more options for inventory management, accounting, and more. We felt that NetSuite ERP provided us with the most growth opportunity and would be able to keep up with …
Chose NetSuite ERP
NetSuite Bundled many features into the core system.
We reviewed Plex Manufacturing as well. That was not an option to list, but it was a manufacturing software at the core, but required lot/serial.
NetSuite allowed us the flexibility and we could customize inside NetSuite ERP …
Chose NetSuite ERP
I had used NetSuite in a previous company and was there during implementation. While working there I enjoyed using NetSuite and never came across a situation that it couldn't handle. When I moved to a new company and was tasked with implementing an ERP system, there was no …
Chose NetSuite ERP
I think NetSuite ERP stacks up in the middle against most of the above companies, Microsoft Dynamics 365 might offer the best bang for your buck but lacks in experience. Shopify is great as a front end platform buck lacks the overall structure that NetSuite offers. Salesforce …
Chose NetSuite ERP
Acumatica is newer to me in my 18+ years of experience, but from what I have seen and experienced I would recommend changing to Acumatica if NetSuite ERP ever became an issue with price or usability.
Chose NetSuite ERP
I have also used Fiserv, but NetSuite is far superior in ease of use and navigation. I personally feel like it is far superior in design and overall look of the interface as well. The customization in NetSuite makes it a top contender for these types of products.
Chose NetSuite ERP
In my prior positions, I used several Sage and QuickBooks products, and NetSuite is head and tail above them. If you are an accountant, you really get what you pay for. You can build a lot of control around users and locking periods, plus you have the flexibility to easily …
Chose NetSuite ERP
NetSuite offers a more integrated approach, combining CRM with ERP functionalities. NetSuite is better for our business because we needed a broader range of business management tools. NetSuite is an all-in-one enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that includes CRM …
Chose NetSuite ERP
NetSuite is the best ERP hands down
Chose NetSuite ERP
NetSuite by far is the most expensive; However, compared to the 3 systems notated, the overall functionality, capability and reporting advantages make it my top choice for companies experiencing exponential growth across all departments. Its a best in class solution for just …
Chose NetSuite ERP
There comes a point where companies outgrow QuickBooks due to the lack of dimensions, limited reporting, data integrity on prior periods, controls over user access and manipulation levels. However, Oracle and SAP type solutions are likely in the millions of dollars to acquire …
Chose NetSuite ERP
First, it runs in the cloud, meaning we don't have to host anything; we also don't need to apply manual updates for every single computer. I remember the headache of updating Sage on the server and, if successful, then on each one of the +-20 computers. Now, NetSuite ERP send …
Chose NetSuite ERP
We looked at SAP Business One, which is quite strong in financials and manufacturing, but we found it a bit rigid and more suitable for traditional industries rather than service and education-based organizations like ours. We also considered Microsoft Dynamics 365, which had …
Chose NetSuite ERP
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and Oracle E-Business Suite
Chose NetSuite ERP
Netsuite offers as much, if not more, than the competitors. The price modules can vary, and I find NetSuite's less transparent. However, we chose Netsuite for the investments they were making and the SCA web integration to ERP, not many have that function. The NetSuite/Oracle …
Chose NetSuite ERP
Advanced features that Netsuite had. Easy integration with other financial and CRM systems. Implementation and governance can be easy handled. Easy to maintain and support. Handles very high volume of data. More new features are in pipeline. As it is used across many company …
Chose NetSuite ERP
QuickBooks Online is, by far, a better and easier-to-use product for smaller companies. Only switch to Netsuite if you have to. We switched to NetSuite because we have numerous subsidiaries, and QuickBooks would not be able to handle the complexity.
Chose NetSuite ERP
NetSuite ERP is superior to Sage 100 in that it provides better reporting flexibility and a self run elimination ledger in the accounting close process. We went with NetSuite ERP for their affordability and flexibility providing more "bang for the buck."
Chose NetSuite ERP
As our company grows, we determined that we needed something that goes deeper than Quickbooks, has more customization options for various functions, and allows us to have visibility across the entire company. While Quickbooks was definitely a bit more intuitive in terms of …
Chose NetSuite ERP
It was familiar to a few people in our organization who primarily use it.
Chose NetSuite ERP
In the past I always had a puzzle to assemble, with regards to data and management & ad-hoc reporting. With NetSuite ERP, as mentioned previously, everything is in one easy to retrieve place, and all the systems are there and cohesive. Although Workday Adaptive Planning and HFM …
Sage 300
Chose Sage 300
Better reports, looks professional
Chose Sage 300
Sage 300 cloud is much more detailed than the other.
About the same in being user friendly
A better layout
Chose Sage 300
Sage 300cloud is a great cloud/web based option when stacked against Sage 300 and Sage 100 Contractor. These other two systems are on premise and require licenses to access. Sage 300cloud can be accessed from any web page and is a pay as you go model. Oracle JD Edwards …
Chose Sage 300
Sage 300 was selected before I came to this company, these are others I've previously used or evaluated. I'm happy overall with Sage 300, as it does what it needs to, even if it's not super fancy. The functionality is as robust as you need it to be; it's scalable.
Chose Sage 300
We have been an Accpac company since day one (1999). We have not tried a competitor, although some of our 'sister organizations' have switched to Altus Dynamics recently. There are also some Great Plains users that we talk to once in a while, but at this time we are not …
Chose Sage 300
Sage offers more features allowing your business to continue to grow and develop while utilizing the same software. Also, the ability to manage the users is more simplified in Sage.
Chose Sage 300
Sage is much better at multicurrency support
Chose Sage 300
As an accountant I find that Sage 300 works logically from an accounting perspective as opposed to other accounting packages that are aimed at users without an accounting background. MAS 500 is an excellent and powerful product but is not appropriate for the company size that I …
Chose Sage 300
Sage 300 is easier to use and more flexible in reporting that products I've used in the past.
Chose Sage 300
The cost was less and it was able to allow donation tracking easily.
Chose Sage 300
Sage deals with Canadian issues much better than the products above. It has better multicurrency capabilities.It address Canadian taxes especially GST input tax credits better. It has better options for Canadian payroll and Candian payments including EFT and Credit Card …
Features
NetSuite ERPSage 300
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
1.1
Ratings
148% below category average
Sage 300
9.1
Ratings
18% above category average
Pay calculation1.00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Benefit plan administration1.00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Direct deposit files1.30 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.2
Ratings
21% above category average
Sage 300
6.0
Ratings
23% below category average
API for custom integration9.20 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Plug-ins9.90 Ratings3.00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.7
Ratings
15% above category average
Sage 300
9.3
Ratings
12% above category average
Single sign-on capability9.70 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.80 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.9
Ratings
29% above category average
Sage 300
9.1
Ratings
15% above category average
Dashboards9.90 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Standard reports9.90 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Custom reports9.90 Ratings9.10 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
7.9
Ratings
3% above category average
Sage 300
6.9
Ratings
10% below category average
Accounts payable8.30 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Accounts receivable8.40 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Global Financial Support9.90 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.90 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations9.30 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Configurable Accounting9.90 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Standardized Processes9.90 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Cash management00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Bank reconciliation00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Expense management00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Time tracking00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Fixed asset management00 Ratings3.00 Ratings
Multi-currency support00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Multi-division support00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Regulations compliance00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Electronic tax filing00 Ratings4.00 Ratings
Self-service portal00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Localizations00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.1
Ratings
13% above category average
Sage 300
5.0
Ratings
38% below category average
Inventory tracking10.00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Automatic reordering8.90 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Location management9.60 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Manufacturing module00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.4
Ratings
17% above category average
Sage 300
1.0
Ratings
153% below category average
Pricing9.90 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Order entry8.00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Credit card processing8.90 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Cost of goods sold9.50 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Order Orchestration9.90 Ratings1.00 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Order exception Resolution00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
7.9
Ratings
5% above category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Billing Management8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Period Close9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
6.6
Ratings
14% below category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Budgeting and Forecasting6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Costing6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost Capture6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Capital Project Management4.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition6.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
4.1
Ratings
52% below category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Project Planning and Scheduling8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers3.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality3.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools3.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.1
Ratings
82% below category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Award Lifecycle Management3.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.3
Ratings
72% below category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Bids Analyzed and Compared3.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Authoring1.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Repository3.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated3.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Supplier Management9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.1
Ratings
73% below category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Risk Repository3.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Control Management1.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments3.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue Detection3.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Remediation and Certification3.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.1
Ratings
77% below category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Transportation Planning and Optimization2.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management2.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management2.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Fulfillment Management9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management2.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.4
Ratings
23% above category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Production Process Design8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Production Management8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Configuration Management9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Work Execution9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
8.3
Ratings
13% above category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Forecasting8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Planning7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Monitoring8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.9
Ratings
61% below category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Proposal Management2.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Master Data Management3.20 Ratings00 Ratings
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Score 9.0 out of 10
SAP Cloud ERP
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Score 8.6 out of 10
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User Ratings
NetSuite ERPSage 300
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(0 ratings)
7.6
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(0 ratings)
8.4
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Availability
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
5.6
(0 ratings)
8.6
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
7.3
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
6.4
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.4
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
8.7
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.3
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
4.8
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
5.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
NetSuite ERPSage 300
Likelihood to Recommend
It is suited well for its scalability and offerings of options as you need them. Auditing Where lesser ERPs require multiple 3rd party connections to get certain functionality, NetSuite ERP offers it as part of the core already or as an advanced feature you can opt into. It is still a part of the NetSuite environment and managed by NetSuite.
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I believe that Sage 300 ERP is appropriate for a wide variety of companies looking for a system to maintain information in a concise manner. The level of complexity with which it is used is determined by the user group. Therefore, this product is great for companies that are just starting to grow right through to more mature companies looking for detailed data and analytics from their systems.
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Pros
  • Tracks fixed assets and debt activity for month end rollforwards.
  • Creates a solid audit trail and supporting documentation path for anyone to follow, internally or externally (auditor).
  • Maintains reporting structure and workflow processes for better implementation as training or process improvement/overhaul.
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  • The installation directions are clear and easy to follow.
  • The ability to import and export data is also easy allowing you to perform mundane tasks easily and efficiently.
  • The security features allow you to fine tune the permissions for the end users so that they cannot see data that you do not want them privy to.
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Cons
  • I have found it to be a bit slow sometimes when saving.
  • I am not sure if this is Chase Bank or NetSuite, but a direct link to upload bank transactions or credit card transactions would be nice.
  • This is too hard, bc Netsuite works really well.
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  • Although I do like the Bank Reconciliation module, I wish it was a bit more advanced and less clunky. Some transactions cannot be reversed and the module seems slower than others.
  • When using copy and paste on all modules, sometimes I receive an error message and the program closes.
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Likelihood to Renew
I am not the decision maker for this but I believe our company will be sticking with NetSuite for the long term. A CRM like this is a big investment and not something you move away from quickly and without a lot of planning. There is a lot of data involved and importing that into a new system is no easy task.
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It is a solid stable product with a large user community and large ISV community. Support and Training are easy to access and obtain and there is larger reseller channel to ensure the firm you work with is honest. It is scalable and there are multiple deployment and payment options.
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Usability
NetSuite is a cloud tool, and is easy to implement for mid-sized organizations. It comes with standard forms/ printing layouts, and financial reporting (both summary and detailed), which are very handy for business users. In addition to these, with 99.99% service availability, NetSuite makes it one of the most reliable ERP tools available on the market.
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Sage 300cloud is intuitive and user friendly after some training. It does require implementation and training but once that's done, this software is easy to use and navigate. Support for Sage 300cloud is spot on and offers assistance over the simplest to [the] most complex of tasks. Finding information or learning new tasks within Sage 300cloud is relatively easy and educational.
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Reliability and Availability
It has been very reliable. I can only think of 1-2 times in 4.5 years that we have had issues getting in, and in each case were able to get back in within 1 hour. There has not been a major downtime
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Performance
Most of the time the performance is very good. Pages load in a few seconds; financial reports take less than 5 seconds; basic searches take a few seconds. But performance can be sporadic throughout the day and cause the run time to triple.
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Support Rating
I would like to give 8 rating for NetSuite support and reason for that is below: Whenever we faced any technical or functional issues we tried to reach out to NEtSuite support but response was not immediate. We told them about the urgency of the issue but still we were not getting response on time. Then, we have to reach out to AE to get things resolved.
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Support for Sage 300cloud is similar to Sage support. Depending on which channel you get to and which Specialist you get, the Support can be spot on and rapid. However, there can be wait times and [occasionally], new functionality isn't always well supported. Support documentation is great and [easily] accessible. Additionally, Support Consultants are great resources when it comes to learning and troubleshooting Sage 300cloud.
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In-Person Training
I had in person training for a day when first got the software. The training was good. The challenge was that there was a large gap between training and when we went live so we forgot quite a lot
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Online Training
Online training is quite strong. I have used for specific pieces of functionality.However it is not sufficient in all areas.
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Implementation Rating
Implementation was fine but could have gone quicker.

NetSuite provided me a implementation guide who I did not think was very knowledgeable.

I recommend that you make sure the organization knows how they are going to use the software and come up with an implementation plan before importing all of the data.
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Alternatives Considered
Oracle NetSuite ERP is lightyears ahead with the sophistication and accuracy of their ERP. There are so many more options for inventory management, accounting, and more. We felt that NetSuite ERP provided us with the most growth opportunity and would be able to keep up with our scaling business.
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Sage 300cloud is a great cloud/web based option when stacked against Sage 300 and Sage 100 Contractor. These other two systems are on premise and require licenses to access. Sage 300cloud can be accessed from any web page and is a pay as you go model. Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and Oracle JD Edwards World are better for larger organizations that are heavy into Service and Work Order Management.
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Scalability
We have been able to scale our business 25X without any major overhaul with Netsuite. Its dashboard setup makes onboarding new employees very easy and allows data to be shared across multiple offices. Its cloud setup does not put any pressure on IT to scale servers or other infrastructure. We have been able to become much more efficient in all aspects of the business.
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Return on Investment
  • NetSuite software has improved our process controls and enhanced cash management, especially in huge projects.
  • The software has helped us with budgeting, forecasting, and real-time financial reporting.
  • Introduction of NetSuite ERP into our organisation has completely changed the way we do things by enhancing compliance, ensuring real-time project milestone tracking, and enabling portfolio management.
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  • Hard to say - Accpac (in one form or another) is all we have ever used, thus there is no real comparison to make to show impact vs another application.
  • Sage 300 ERP is the backbone of our organization - efficiently dealing with payroll and budgets in excess of 30 million dollars per year.
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