Getting Started With Abacus Roadmap
We want to help you gain the most value out of Abacus with the least amount of time and effort. We've helped thousands do exactly that, and have established the following roadmap to make it easy. Please review the steps outlined below and give us a call at 800-726-3339 if you have any questions.
Between Purchasing and Receiving the Software
1) Fill in the Getting Started Questionnaire
2) Prepare Your Data
If you need us to convert your data from another application, please give us a call at 800-726-3339.
If you are planning on entering data on your own, please consider what data you will need to bring into Abacus. Consider the following:
- Calendaring Events
- Contacts
- Matters
- Matter Notes
- Documents
- Billing Information
- Accounting Information
Please remember, if you have data in Microsoft Outlook or an Abacus compatible PDA, we can assist you in loading calendared events and contacts into Abacus.
3) Confirm the Readiness of your Hardware Configuration
Please review our system requirements. If you are unsure about the readiness of your hardware please give us a call at 800-726-3339.
4) Review Installation Guide and Diagram
If you are installing Abacus review our Installation Guide and Installation Diagram.
5) Take the Online Training
You will receive a password for the training upon purchasing the software. If you do not have your password, please give us a call at 800-726-3339.
Once you've Received Abacus
1) Call Abacus Support for Installation Help
- For Self-Service Installations Call Support Team at 800-488-3334
- For remote implementation assistance call our Implementation Director for an appointment Call Director of Customer Care at 885-795-1795
Your First Two Weeks with Abacus
1) Take the Abacus "Getting Started" Webinar
Take our two hour online training course to get started using Abacus quickly and proficiently.
To instantly view a previously recorded webinar
2) Complete Basic and Advanced Training
(or review again)
You will receive a password for the training upon purchasing the software. If you do not have your password, please give us a call at 800-726-3339.
3) Rely on Abacus to Run your Practice
You should now plan on having transitioned all necessary practice management data in Abacus. Your office will be relying on Abacus throughout the day and discontinuing other programs or manual processes that were used before.
You should be using Abacus more competently and seeing the rewards of using our system.
If you are having difficulties, please contact us at 800-488-3334.
Ongoing Use of Abacus
1) For Instructor Led Training
For one-on-one training, please call us at 800-726-3339.
2) For Questions, Problems or Issues
We are here to help make your experience with Abacus great. For any questions, please contact us at 800-488-3334.
