IT’S NOT TOO LATE…..You can still register for our next AP Automation with POP webinar – 11th September @ 11am

Get total control of purchasing and AP Approvals.

This is your final chance to register for our free webinar designed for Opera 3 SE users looking to take the stress out of purchasing and accounts payable.

If you want to:

• Approve spend before it happens with POP Approvals
• Match invoices without manual checks
• Ditch the paper and cut down queries!

This is the session you need.

     POP Approvals and AP Automation for Opera 3 SE
 📅 11 September | 🕚 11:00am

Register now

 Visit our website to learn more about – AP Automation – now available with POP.

– The Profile Team

You Can Add External Program Files or Application Shortcuts to Your Favourites Menu…

Did you know you can add external program files or application shortcuts directly into your Opera 3 Favourites menu?

If you regularly use external files (like Excel reports) alongside Opera 3, you can make life easier by opening them straight from within Opera 3.

Keep all your essential files just one click away inside Opera 3!

Anything you add to your Favourites is user specific.

How to add files to your favourites 

• Right-click any Opera 3 menu heading (e.g. Supply Chain Management).
• Select ‘Add New Application Shortcut to Favourites’.

• In the form that appears:
     – Use the ellipsis (…) button to navigate to your file.

   – By default, Opera looks for applications, but if you want to link a file (like an Excel report), change the dropdown to ‘All Files (*.*)‘.

• Select the file you wish to add.
• Choose a Group Name or type a new one.
• (Optional) Change the file’s display name.
• (Optional) Select an alternative icon (otherwise Opera 3 will use the standard icon).

Example below:

• Click OK – your shortcut will now appear in the Favourites menu.

Using Your Shortcut

• To open your file: simply click it from the Favourites menu.
• To remove it: right-click the icon and select ‘Remove’.

Our support team is here to help you set this up if needed.

 Watch out for our next in the series.

 – The Profile Team

LIVE Webinars: Cut Invoice Processing Time & Take Control of Spend

We’re excited to invite you to live webinars for the release of the new POP Approvals and AP Automation for Opera 3 SE

Still approving orders by email and matching invoices by hand?

Manual processes cost more than you think. Lost approvals, surprise spend, duplicate invoices and admin errors eat time and money.

Join us on Tuesday 12th August @ 11am or Thursday 11th September @ 11am to see how Opera 3 SE users are:

• Approving spend before anyone buys with POP Approvals
• Getting approvals moving faster with automated workflows and reminders
• Removing paper with digital invoice capture
• Matching invoices to orders automatically
• Reducing processing costs by up to 90 percent

This session is perfect for Finance teams, budget holders and Opera 3 SE users who want control, visibility and less manual work.

                                                                                               Register now

 Visit our website to learn more about – AP Automation – now available with POP.

– The Profile Team

Unlock the full potential of your warehouse operations.

We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive live webinar hosted by the developers of Bridge WMS, showcasing the latest enhancements to this powerful warehouse management solution.

Whether you’re currently using Bridge WMS or exploring options to optimise your warehouse operations, this session will provide valuable insights into how the system integrates seamlessly with Opera 3 and Opera 3 SE and introduces the new Bridge WMS Lite for Stock Take, (replacing KwikStock).

• 🔍 What You’ll Learn:
  • A live demonstration of Bridge WMS’s. 
  • Practical tips to maximise your warehouse efficiency.
  • Seamless integration with Opera 3 and Opera 3 SE.
  • Introduction to the new Bridge WMS Lite for Stock Take.
  
  📅 Register here for the Webinar
  
  Please click here to register for our webinar on:
  • Thursday 24th July @ 10:30am
• 📂 Additional Resources
  
  Following the webinar, we’ll also share a link with additional resources including implementation guides and data sheets to support your decision-making.
  
  We look forward to welcoming you to this informative session and helping you unlock the full potential of your warehouse operations.

– The Profile Team

With Opera 3’s Extended Searching, you can easily refine your searches using multiple keywords, helping you quickly pinpoint the exact records you need — whether it’s stock items, customers, or suppliers.

Our goal is to help you get the most out of Opera 3 with quick, actionable tips that are easy to implement and instantly useful.

 You Can Search Multiple Text Strings in Opera…

Finding exactly what you need in Opera just got easier with Extended Searching.

Example: Searching for LED Bulbs

Let’s say you want to find all your “LED” type “Bulbs” in your stock file.

1. Go to Stock Processing.
2. Press Ctrl+F or click the Search icon in the toolbar.
3. Enter bulb into the search box and hit return.

✔️ You’ll get all stock items with “bulb” in the description — great!

❌ But what if you only want LED bulbs?

Here’s the trick:

• LED might be stored in Search Ref 1, not in the description.
• To narrow the search, enter bulb LED (or vice versa) in the search box.

Now you’ll only see LED-type bulbs — exactly what you’re looking for.

How to Enable Extended Searching

 This feature can be activated in your User Preferences — simply check the box for “Extended Search” to turn it on.

Bonus: It Works Across the System

 This powerful search method isn’t limited to stock items — it also works in:

• Sales & Purchase Orders
• Reference fields when buying or selling items
• Sales and Purchase Ledgers

Another Example:

Need to find suppliers with “Motors” in the name and based in “London”?

• 1.  Enter: Motors London
• 2. In the Advanced button menu, add Address Line 4 to your search field

Your results will now match both criteria!

Give it a try and save time across multiple modules in Opera.Need help setting it up? Just get in touch!

Watch out for our next in the series.

 – The Profile Team

Save time.  Work smarter.  Stay in control.

As an Accountant, time is money.  Here are a few quick M365 tips to help you stay productive and make the most of your day: 

1. Use Excel Flash Fill to Speed Up Data Entry
No need for complex formulas!
Just start typing a pattern and use CTRL + E to auto-fill the rest.
Great for splitting names, formatting dates, or standardising codes. 

2. Quickly Add Hyperlinks in Word or Outlook
Highlight text, then press CTRL + K to insert a hyperlink fast – link to documents, folders, or websites in seconds. 

3. Paste Values Only in Excel
Avoid carrying over formulas when copying data:
Use CTRL + ALT + V, then press V to paste just the values. 

4. Schedule Focus Time in Outlook
Block time for critical tasks using the MyAnalytics ‘Focus Time’ feature – prevent interruptions and avoid last-minute rushes at month-end. 

5. Search Smarter in Outlook
Use the Search Bar with filters like:
from:HMRC
hasattachments:true
subject:VAT

Find what you need in a flash. 

Why not forward this to your team or drop a few shortcuts into your next meeting?  You might just become the Microsoft 365 expert everyone turns to.

 – The Profile Team