How to create new company in SIMS?

How to create new company in SIMS?

  1. Access Company Maintenance:

    • Navigate to Admin > Company Maintenance.
    • If the Company Maintenance button is greyed out, close all open tabs to enable it.


  1. Add a New Company:

    • Press the Insert key on your keyboard to open a new window.
    • Enter the details for the new company.
    • An authorization key will be required to complete this step.


  1. 1 Request the Authorization Key:

    • Before starting the process, submit the company name to accounts@shireburn.com to receive the activation key.
    • Ensure you enter the exact company name, as the authorisation key is case-sensitive.
    • After sending the company name, you will receive the authorisation key from accounts.
  2. Initialize the Company:

    • Enter the correct Company Name and Authorization Key.
    • Press the check mark box  to start the initialization process.

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