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Why On-Site Backup Is No Longer Enough

July 9, 2026

Most businesses don’t think seriously about data backup until something goes wrong. For example, a server crashes, a ransomware attack occurs, or a hard drive fails. This type of business interruption can cost tens of thousands of dollars, halt productivity, and in some cases, threaten the survival of the company. Your data is your business, LEARN MORE

How ACA Software and Services Make Compliance and Reporting Easier

June 30, 2026

Affordable Care Act compliance is a year-round responsibility for Applicable Large Employers. While many ALEs focus on filing Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, successful compliance depends on accurate employee data management throughout the year. For HR professionals, benefits administrators, and business owners, ACA requirements can feel overwhelming. Tracking employee eligibility, evaluating affordability, managing offers, and preparing LEARN MORE

Small Manufacturer’s Guide to Shop Floor Efficiency: Beyond “Just-In-Time”

June 17, 2026

This article was written by Ian Creswell, Passport Software’s Executive Vice President/Manufacturing Product Manager—we hope you find it useful. When small manufacturers hear buzzwords like “Lean Manufacturing,” “Six Sigma,” or “Just-In-Time (JIT),” they usually roll their eyes. Those sound like concepts meant for massive Toyota factories or aerospace giants—not a small shop juggling high-mix, low-volume LEARN MORE

5 Signs Your Spreadsheet System is Secretly Killing Your Shop’s Profit Margins

June 11, 2026

This article was written by Ian Creswell, Passport Software’s Executive Vice President/Manufacturing Product Manager—we hope you find it useful. Most small manufacturers start out managing inventory and scheduling in Excel. It works fine until it suddenly doesn’t. At that point, spreadsheets can limit your ability to grow. This post speaks to the exact moment folks LEARN MORE

Better Inventory Planning with Bill of Materials Control

June 9, 2026

Many small manufacturers try to get by with ERP systems designed for anything but a manufacturer. Often, these are accounting systems with some distribution capability, but they typically lack full Bill of Materials (BOM) control. What does this mean? Just because a company is small doesn’t mean they produce simple products. Many shops build products LEARN MORE

Simplify Affordable Care Act Compliance and Reduce Costs

May 27, 2026

For many ALEs, Affordable Care Act compliance can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. Companies may be paying high fees to payroll services while handling much of the compliance work internally. Others manage compliance using spreadsheets and forms-only filing solutions, which can create unnecessary work and increase the risk of costly errors. Passport Software’s ACA LEARN MORE

Passport CloudSave™ Secure Cloud Storage and Backup

May 15, 2026

Passport CloudSave™ is a robust cloud storage and backup service designed not only for Passport Business Solutions™ (PBS) and CashPoint™, but for any directory on local or mapped drives, or Microsoft SQL database. Comprehensive Backups: Seamlessly back up Microsoft SQL databases (PBS SQL/CashPoint), PBS Vision systems (PBS Windows), and any other local network directories (ie: LEARN MORE

Streamline ACA Compliance in the Off-season

May 1, 2026

ACA reporting deadlines have passed for the 2025 tax year, and compliance may feel like something to set aside. However, the months after filing—the “off-season”—provide opportunities to improve your ACA process for the year ahead. This is an ideal time to evaluate what worked, what didn’t, and where your current approach may be creating unnecessary LEARN MORE

Supply Chain Challenges for Small Manufacturers

April 21, 2026

Although supply chain disruptions have stabilized since 2020, manufacturers continue to face rising costs and inconsistent lead times. Supply chain unpredictability can result in operational downtime, fulfillment delays, and lower customer satisfaction. For smaller shops, understanding the current landscape is critical for making informed purchasing, inventory, and operational decisions. Streamline Purchasing Availability does not guarantee LEARN MORE

Small Business Manufacturing Software for Your Shop

April 8, 2026

In a smaller shop, one missing part can halt production. If you don’t have the necessary materials on hand, delays can add up over time, causing customer service issues. The reality is that many small manufacturers still rely on spreadsheets, manual tracking, or outdated systems. Without inventory and purchasing visibility, orders can get held up, LEARN MORE