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The "new improved" Stallion by Wilmat IPhone App, version 3.16, is now available on the Apple App Store, just search for "wilmat" to locate the app download page.
The App provides many facilities including the ability to enter horse charges which can then be imported into your Stallion by Wilmat database. The App notes facility will allow you to send a note to a specific owner or to all the owners of a specific horse. The note can include either a photo, a video or an audio message. The note can be sent by email or by a SMS message.
Please contact Wilmat for further information
You can now run Stallion by Wilmat on the cloud using your PC, Apple Mac or IPad.
The cloud version has most of the features of the existing version plus more.
For further information please refer to the attached flyer or visit the Stallion by Wilmat cloud site at https://www.stallionbywilmat.com.au
An update to the Payroll by Wilmat software will be available for download on Friday June 30th 2017.
The update will include updated Tax Tables for use from July 1st 2017.
The update will also include a number of changes to the software, including:
- the addition of a Location and Department classification for employees
- reports to provide for selection and sequencing by location and department
- payroll total reports will now include a superannuation valuation
- payroll calculations can now optionally be rounded to the nearest dollar or nearest five cents
- an employee details form can be printed for completion be employees
- a leave application form can be printed
A number of clients have reported problems after downloading the Windows 10 Creator Update.
Specifically, some programs that require the entry of a date will experience problems. The date will display as two slashes ("//"). The calendar display is also affected.
Microsoft has indicated that a solution will be introduced in a June Update, but there are no guarantees that this problem will be addressed or when the June Update will be available.
The solution is to uninstall the Windows 10 Creator Update. This will return your computer to the previous version of Windows 10. Click on this link for instructions on how to do this.
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/rollback-uninstall-windows-10-creators-update
As a precaution, you should backup your data before doing this. I have done this on my computer, it takes about 15 minutes to complete. After the uninstall the dates operate as expected.
An updated version of the Stallion by Wilmat IPhone App is now available in the ITunes App Store.
The App has been updated to run on an IPad. You can also add new Horses and make changes to existing Horses in the database. Additions and changes to Horses will be uploaded into your Stallion by Wilmat database when you export either Notes or Charges from the App and download them into Stallion.
The Android App will soon be updated to allow the Additions and changes to Horse information.
When you update your App please update your Stallion by Wilmat software. You can do this from Stallion by selecting Files / Update Stallion.
New PAYG Tax Tables come into effect from 1st October 2016.
The Australian Government has increased the 32.5% tax threshold from $37,001 - $80,000 to $37,001 - $87,000. As a result, tax tables have changed for employees who earn over $80,000.
The updated tax tables are available in the latest Wilmat Payroll Version, V3.17, which is now available for download. Select Update Payroll from the Wilmat Payroll Files menu to access this update.
This update also includes a number of tidy up type changes as well as a new Help file.
The price for software and support charges will increase on 1st July 2016 as follows:
PRODUCT | GST excl | GST incl |
Stallion by Wilmat | $450.00 | $495.00 |
Stallion by Wilmat Annual Support & Update Service | $150.00 | $165.00 |
Payroll by Wilmat | $240.00 | $264.00 |
Payroll by Wilmat Annual Support & Update Service | $100.00 | $110.00 |
This is the first price increase since July 2010.
2016-17 pay as you go (PAYG) withholding tax tables
As a result of the election, the income tax changes announced in the Federal Budget were not enacted. Under current law, only formulas relating to HELP and SFSS will change from 1 July 2016. There are no changes to any other withholding formulas from 1 July 2016.
If you are processing your accounts for February and notice that your Diary entries are only charging to 28th February you can change the February period end date in Files / Setup / Processing Dates.
Change the period end date for February from 28th to the 29th and click Save to save the change. Run an End of Day and the system will recalculate your Diary Entries to 29th February.
In December 2015 Wilmat Application Software and MiStable agreed to join forces to provide a range of services to the horse racing industry. Both companies have the common goal to provide great products at a reasonable price to help you better manage and grow your business.
MiStable has a range of products to allow you to better keep your Owners informed about the progress of their horses, whilst Wilmat offers a comprehensive accounts system to provide your Owners with an easy to read monthly account.
An updated version of my Stallion by Wilmat Android Phone App is now available on my website.
A new option in the Stallion by Wilmat software will now allow you to upload your Stallion by Wilmat data to a database that I can create for you on my server. Once your data has been uploaded to the server it can be accessed from your phone using the phone app.
This version of the app will allow you to enter transactions into you phone and transfer them back to your Stallion by Wilmat database via your database on my server. You can also send SMS and email notes to Owners from your phone. These notes can also be transferred back to your Stallion by Wilmat database.
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I have recently incorporated the Extel "prepaid SMS service" into the Stallion by Wilmat software. Using this service you will be able to send SMS messages from your software to you Owners.
To use the Exetel SMS service, contact Exetel on 1300 393 835 and speak to a Sales Representative to set up a "prepaid SMS account". Once your account is created you will be given a Usercode and Password. Use this to log onto your account via the internet and purchase SMS messages. Messages cost 7 cents each, so $70 will get you 1000 messages!
Your Usercode and Password can be entered into Stallion via Files / Setup / Options. Select the provider Exetel and enter your Usercode and Password, don't forget to click "Save". Once you have purchased your SMS's and recorded your Usercode and Password you will be able to send SMS messages directly from Stallion by Wilmat.
For further information refer to the attached pdf document or contact Bill at Wilmat Software.
An updated version of my Stallion by Wilmat Android Phone App is now available on my website.
A new option in the Stallion by Wilmat software will now allow you to upload your Stallion by Wilmat data to a database that I can create for you on my server. Once your data has been uploaded to the server it can be accessed from your phone using the phone app.
This version of the app will allow you to enter transactions into you phone and transfer them back to your Stallion by Wilmat database via your database on my server. You can also send SMS and email notes to Owners from your phone. These notes can also be transferred back to your Stallion by Wilmat database.
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The Stallion by Wilmat Iphone App is now available on the Apple App Store. You will find the App under the business category or simply search for the App using the keyword "wilmat".
Using the latest version of Stallion by Wilmat you can upload your data to your internet database (which I will create for you). The App will create a local copy of the database on your phone. Once you have a copy of the data on your phone you will be able to access the data without an internet connection.
A version of the App that can be used on an IPad will be available shortly. An updated Android version will also soon be available.
The Stallion by Wilmat IPhone and IPad version will shortly available on the Apple App Store. The new App has been submitted to the App Store and awaits their approval before being released.
The App will use a web based database, set up for use with a specific database serial number. Once I have established your web database you will be able to upload your data to the web database. The Stallion by Wilmat App running on your IPhone or IPad will access this information and create a local copy of the database. The App will then operate using the local database. An internet connection is required to create the local database but is not required once the local database has been established.
The App may be purchased from the App store at a cost of $20.
New tax tables for the year commencing 1st July 2014 will be available for download from my website prior to the end of the current financial year. The tax tables will be contained in the program update which can be downloaded and installed once you have completed your 2013-2014 payroll.
Some clients have received advice from the ATO that lodgement of the PAYG Annual Summary Report must be made online. My advice, after contacting the ATO is that the online lodgement applies to the 2014-2015 financial year. Lodgement of the PAYG Annual Summary Report for the 2013-2014 financial year can be made by CD or Flash Drive.
Before lodging your PAYG Annual Summary Report please contact me so that I can validate your "empdupe" file. This will prevent any delays in processing your end of year summary. Please contact me prior to 11th July as I will be heading overseas and will be away for six weeks. Support by email, TeamViewer and Skype will be available whilst I'm away.
I have now added a Chat Facility to my website home page.
To Chat, simply click on "Chat with Wilmat", enter your name and you will be connected to the chat service. If I'm out of the office you will see a "No operators available" message. If I'm out of the office send me an email and I will contact you on my return.
Give the new service a try, I look forward to chatting to you soon!
Stallion by Wilmat Version 3.32 is now available for download from our website. To download the updated program select Files / Update Stallion from your Stallion by Wilmat menu. When prompted, select Run to install the updated program.
This update includes a number of changes including refinements to the Work Programs and the addition of a facility to enter horse weights and display the recorded weights as a line graph.
Did you know that Stallion by Wilmat has an SMS service that can be used to send messages to your Owners. Using the Stallion by Wilmat Notes Facility, you can create brief messages and send them to your Owners using the SMS service.
The SMS Service is ideal for notifying your Owners of arrivals and departures of their horses from your stable, Race Entries and Results and horse welfare information that may be of interest to your Owners.
Stallion by Wilmat can also automatically generate Overdue Account messages for selected accounts that have exceeded your trading terms.
To use the SMS Service, contact MessageNet on 1300 55 15 15 to set up your MessageNet Account and mention to MessageNet that you are using Wilmat Software for sending your messages. If you complete the MessageNet Online Account Form use the Comment section to indicate that you will be sending SMS via Wilmat Software. The cost of SMS's varies depending upon the number of messages you purchase but a typical level is 500 messages at a cost of $120.
For further information check out the MessageNet Website at http://www.messagenet.com.au or contact Bill on 1300 WILMAT (1300 945 628).
I'm just putting the finishing touches to my new demonstration website.
The new web site has a host of new features including a picture slide show, a staff page with a Q & A section, a RISA download of your current Nominations and Acceptances, uploads from your Stallion by Wilmat database and much more.
If you are looking for an affordable full featured web site, that doesn't look like everybody else's, give me a call.
You can see the demonstration website at http://www.equitrain.net/demodb
In an exciting new development your Stallion by Wilmat data can now be viewed on your Android phone using our new Android phone App.
The Stallion by Wilmat phone app can be downloaded from my website and installed on your Android phone.
Once the app has been installed, Export your Stallion by Wilmat data to a TAB delimited file, copy the file to your Android phone and import your data into the phone app.
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An update to Stallion by Wilmat is now available for download from my website.
In this update I have made some changes to the Receipts program to simplify the allocation of a payment against one or more horses. A Payment can now be allocated against a balance simply by clicking on the required balance. Clicking on the Over 90, Over 60, Over 30 and Current buttons will allocate the payment to all horses for the selected age.
Refer to the Receipts Tutorial for further details.
If you have just closed off your June Accounts and are now finding that your screen displays are over-writing check the settings in Files / Setup / Options.
Make sure the value for "Display Alternate Row Background" is NOT blank. If it is select MEDUIM from the list of options and click Save.
Your screen will now display correctly.
I have made a small change to the logon procedure on the website. You will now be able to log onto your account using your Stallion by Wilmat or Payroll by Wilmat database Serial Number.
Please contact the office 03 5975 5001 if you are unable to log on with your serial number.
As they say all good things must come to and end and it did on Monday. We returned home and back to work after 6 weeks overseas.
We had a fantastic trip in which we visited many places including London, Edinburgh, Brugge, Bergerac, Nice, Paris and Rome.
Regards,
Bill & Leone
Hi All,
Based in London at the moment, although we did spend a few days in Edinburgh and a day trip to Brugge in Belgium (yes a day trip!).
Tomorrow, we head off to France for about two weeks. Staying in Bergerac for a few days then will will take 3 or 4 days to drive down to Nice. After Nice we will spend 4 nights in Paris.
Don't forget, if you require any assistance just send me an email. Using TeamViewer I can access your computer to provide whatever assistance is required.
Regards,
Bill & Leone
Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001297694937
On Friday 12th August, Leone and I are heading off to the UK and Europe. We will be away for six weeks returning on September 25th.
While we are away, support will be available via the WEBSITE, EMAIL and SKYPE. My SKYPE address is "wilmatsoftware". If you require assistance please send me an email and I will endeavour to answer your query without delay.
Messages left on the office phone or my mobile will not be retrieved or answered.
If you would like an evaluation CD, please send me an email and I can have one sent to you.
You can follow our journey on Facebook, I will be updating it regularly with news and photos.
Best wishes, regards,
Bill & Leone
Just a reminder for those clients using Payroll by Wilmat that new tax rates apply from the first pay period of the new financial year.
A new version of the Payroll Software is now available and will be sent out in the next couple of days.
Please contact me when you receive your new Payroll CD and I can assist you with the update and upload the new tax tables at the same time.
Telstra finally got its act together and completed the change of location to my 1300 number.
1300 WILMAT (1300 945 628) is now operational
Please feel free to contact me on this number during normal business hours or by email (bill@wilmat-software.com.au) if you require assistance after hours.
Following yesterday's relocation to beautiful Mount Martha I'm starting to unravel the kaos.
The transfer of my 1300 WILMAT number has not been completed, hurry up Telstra!, so in the meantime time I'm available on my mobile which is 0417 372 963 or my Mount Martha number which is 03 5974 8952.
I have a small back log of support calls from yesterday which I'm currently working my way through.
If you are in need of urgent support please use the numbers above or send an email.
Wilmat has a new contact number.
Wilmat Office: 1300 WILMAT (1300 945 628)
Wilmat Mobile: 0417 372 963
The current number (03 9557 4300) will be operational until 20th April 2011.
We will be temporarily relocating our office to Mt Martha and then moving to our new office in the coming months.
Please adjust your records accordingly.
Another year draws to a close. Are the years going by quicker or is it me?
Leone and a would like to wish all our clients a Happy New Year and our best wishes for 2011.
Stallion by Wilmat continues to grow and improve. Over the Christmas / New Year break I have been updating my Payroll System to bring it in line with V3 of Stallion by Wilmat. I will be sending out update CD's early in the new year to my Payroll users.
I have a number of enhancements planned for Stallion by Wilmat. Please feel free to add to my wish list if there is anything you would like to see in the software.
Once again, all the best for 2011, I look forward to being able to assist you to improve your business and the service you offer to your clients.
Bill & Leone Matthews
Wilmat Application Software
The rate of GST charged on taxable charges will change on the 1st October 2010 from 12.5% to 15%.
Fortunately, changing Stallion by Wilmat to allow for this change is very simple. I have created a web page to show you how to make the change and also to alert you to various implications that you might need to consider.
For further information visit the Stallion page on the Wilmat website and select the New Zealand GST option.
New Tax Tables for the financial year commencing on July 1st 2010 are now available.
Please contact Bill to arrange for your Payroll System to be updated to include the new tax tables. The new update also includes a minor changes to the payment summary.
The update and new tax tables should be installed once you have completed your final pay period for the 2009-2010 year.
You can now register your Stallion by Wilmat database on-line.
Simply select the Stallion / Updates menu option and log into the Wilmat Update Centre. Once you are in the Wilmat Update Centre you can update your contact details, register your Stallion by Wilmat database and download the latest version of the software.
Stallion by Wilmat, the leading Racing Industry Accounts System, just got better. Stallion by Wilmat V3 has now been released.
The new version has all the features of the older version, such as the ability to send Accounts and Notes by Email, as well as a host of new features including the ability to send Notes by SMS.
The new version has been in trial operation with a number of clients for around three months. The software is performing well and I have had positive feedback from clients.
Visit the Stallion pages on the website and take the Stallion Tour to see some snapshots of the new version. Check out the Notes section for further information on sending updates by SMS.
Please contact the office for further information or if you would like to receive the new version. The new version is available without cost to clients with current registration.
Regards,
Bill
Welcome to a new clients including Sally Butts (Burrumbuttock NSW), Matthew Seyer (Murray Bridge SA), Rodney Northam (Scone NSW) and Trevor Bailey (Gold Coast QLD).
A number of clients have reported experiencing the dreaded Windows message "Stallion has caused a problem and needs to close" etc etc. The problem is caused by a bug in a Windows module that is used by Crystal Reports when printing. Unfortunately it is something I have no control over.
To correct this problem I'm converting Stallion by Wilmat, and all my other software systems, to VB.Net 2008 and Crystal Reports 2008. This has been a huge task and a huge learning curve. I'm in the home straight now and hope to be able to release Stallion by Wilmat V3 in April 2009.
Just a reminder regarding support. I will be based on the Sunshine Coast until March 26th. Your best option for a quick response is to email me a support request. Use the support facility accessable from the software using the About button on the main menu.
Messages left on the office phone will be cleared daily and don't forget my Skype address is 'wilmatsoftware'.
Once again Christmas seems to be on us before we are ready. I'm convinced that the gap between Melbourne Cup Day and Christmas Day is getting shorter each year.
Far from winding down for the year I have a couple of web development projects under way at the moment and I'm hoping to complete the conversion of Stallion to the new version of Visual Basic and Crystal Reports over the Christmas / New Year period. Hopefully, the new version will put an end to some of the printing problems being experienced by some clients.
Leone and I would like to wish all our clients the very best for Christmas and the New year, thank you for your continued support and I look forward to catching up with as many clients as possible in the New Year.
The clouds have cleared and the sun is shining on Melbourne Cup Day.
Contratulations and good luck to the following Wilmat Clients who have runners in the cup field:
- Nigel Blackiston - Littorio
- Bart Cummings - Viewed and Moatize
- Anthony Cummings - Red Lord
- Lou Luciani - Guyno
- Paul Perry - Newport
There is plenty happening in Wilmat Land at the moment, but first...
Grand Final week in Melbourne sees my team. Hawthorn, in action on Saturday in the AFL Grand Final. Go Hawks.
A Spring Carnival Function that I'm organising for my Rotary Club is on October 15th at the London Tavern in South Caulfield. Click on the Fashion Show link on the left for further information.
Those annoying printing errors experienced in some versions of Windows are about to be a thing of the past. I'm in the process of migrating the software to Visual Basic 2008 / Crystal Reports 2008. Use of these current versions of these development tools should eliminate problems with earlier versions currently in use.
I have completely re-developed the entry programs for Horse and Owner Charges. The new look programs offer greater flexibility and ease of use. These programs will be available in the next update that will be available for download early next week.
Leone and I are off to a weekend at Lorne. We will be playing golf on Friday at Anglesea and Sunday at Lorne. No golf on Saturday, there is a Grand Final to win!!!
If you are using Windows VISTA you may have experienced the disappearing data dilemma.
Typically, the problem occurs when you run End of Period Processing. You may find that database has some how reverted back to a previous period causing recently entered data to be lost.
I wont go into all the technical details, but suffice to say that Windows VISTA has extra security features that causes this problem. Fortunately, the solution is easy. By removing Stallion by Wilmat and re-installing the software into a different location on your computer will prevent this problem.
If you have experienced this problem, please contact Bill who will be happy to help you remove and re-install your software.
Stallion by Wilmat Version 2.37 is now available for download.
In this update I have corrected the calculation of the Diary entries when the End of Period date is changed. As February 2008 is a leap year, changing the end of period date and running an End of Day did not adjust diary entries in the system.
Also new in this version is the early release of our new Worksheet system. Further information will be available shortly, but in brief, the system will allow you to enter the work program for each horse and to print a daily work list.
I have attached a worksheet template to each Charge Code which can be copied and modified for each horse. The system will allow you to create a list of "work items" that can then be added to the template.
Although I'm still putting the finishing touches to the system I was happy to release it so that I could get feedback on the system and any further changes and additions that would make the system a better tool for your day to day training operation.
Just a reminder that February 2008 is a Leap Year. In order for Stallion by Wilmat to charge Training or Agistment fees for the 29th February you will need to adjust the Month End Date for February.
To do this go to Files / Setup / Processing Dates. Look for the Month End Date for period 8 and change the date to 29/02/2008. Don't forget to click 'Save' to save the change. Run and End of Day and your daily charges will now include the 29th.
Please contact Bill if you have any questions or require any further assistance.
Stallion Users don't forget that your annual Stallion Registration includes a free one page web site, designed, setup and hosted on my www.equitrain.net website. If you would like to take advantage of this offer please contact Bill.
If you already have a website, I'm happy to add a link to your site on my links page. I recently organized Racing Victoria to update the Trainer's Links on their website so many of the links on my site are now available on Racing Victoria. Hopefully, this means increased traffic for everybody.
I have set up websites for a number of trainers. The websites feature a database which enables you to add news items, photos, PDF files and videos to your website.
If you would like some further information I have prepared a brief document covering website basics, please feel free to download and read the document.
Recently a couple of clients experienced a "Service Not Available" error message when sending statements or notes by email.
After contacting their internet service provider (ISP) I found that the quantity and speed of emails was restricted in an attempt to avoid spamming practices. The ISP was able to provide us with an alternate mail server that did not have any restrictions.
Since switching to the new mail server the problem appears to have been resolved.
Well it doesn't seem too long ago that we felt Christmas was looming up fast. Now all of a sudden its mid January.
2008 has started with a rush. I would like to welcome new clients from Rockhampton, Gold Coast, Gympie, Sydney, Wagga Wagga and Moe.
I have also had an opportunity to update some of the web sites that I look after. Some of the sites have been given a facelift and all sites have been updated with a new editing facility that provides greater flexibility in formatting of text.
The office will be unattended from November 21st to December 12th.
I will be holidaying on the Sunshine Coast with my family and of course my laptop. I will be checking my phone messages and emails frequently so if you need assistance I will be available.
Stallion Version 2.33 has now been released. Changes in this version include:
- the receipt description that appears on the owner's account will now include the payment type. The program will create a default description that will include the payment type. This description is displayed on the receipt screen and can be changed as required.
- I have made a change to the Backup program to include an option to back your database to a CD. The CD back up is in addition to the hard disk back up that the system makes.
- a couple of clients have experienced an error message with the new Email facility. A "Service Not Available" message is sometimes displayed and it is not clear which email caused the error and whether or not the email has been sent correctly.
- the system has been changed to delete attachment files for each email that is sent successfully. At the completion of the email process the system will return to the start of the email process and display any clients whose email's did not sent successfully. These emails can be reselected and sent again. If the emails refuse to send a second time it is most likely that the email address is invalid.
Melbourne Cup Breakfast The Rotary Club of Elsternwick is holding a Melbourne Cup Breakfast on Wednesday 31st October at the London Tavern, 414 Hawthorn Road, South Caulfield. The breakfast will be hosted by TVN's Terry Bailey with guest speaker Mr Des Gleeson.
(P1)Contact Bill on 03 9557 4300 for further information and bookings.
MYOB Preferred Partner
Wilmat has joined the MYOB Preferred Partner program. We are now a MYOB reseller and as a preferred partner have access to a range of MYOB resources.
Please contact us if your require MYOB support, software or upgrades.
Stallion Version 2.31 has now been released. Changes in this version include:
- a new option has been provided to print an asterick (*) next to taxable items on the owners account. This is designed to remove confusion in the calculation of GST on the account where there are a mix of taxable and non taxable items.
- the calculation of Diary entries such as Training and Agistment has been changed to correctly handle multiple ownership changes during the invoicing period.
- the layout of the totals printing on the Owner and Horse transaction reports has been changed. The printing of the opening and closing balances for each horse and owner have also been changed.
- the End of Day program has been changed to check the integrity of cash receipt entries within the system. An error will now be reported in the total of receipts and the total amount allocated to owners differs. Individual differences in specific receipts will also be reported so that the offending entries can be corrected.
- the online help program has been updated. Many of the screen images have been re-captured and should now be clearer. Recent additions and changes to Stallion by Wilmat have now been updated in the Help System.
Stallion Version 2.3 has now been released. Changes in this version include:
- a message box has been added to the End of Period procedure immediately following the automatic database backup and prior to the commencement of End of Period processing. The delay caused by the message box prevents failure of the End of Period process on systems using Windows Vista.
- the facility to email Notes and Statements has been upgraded to allow attachments, such as documents and photos, to be attached to the emails sent to your owners. One application of this process is to allow your training terms and conditions to be attached to statements that you email.
- you can now add attachments to Owner and Horse Notes. If the Notes are emailed to your owners then the attachments will be automatically attached to the email you send.
- attachments to Notes will now be uploaded to your website database
Stallion by Wilmat Tutorials
A number of new training tutorials have been added to the website. These tutorials can be found on the Stallion page.
Stallion by Wilmat Updates
Access to Stallion by Wilmat updates has now been restricted to clients with current Support and Update Agreements. A login using your Wilmat account code is required to access the download page. Your account code can be found on your support invoice.
Please contact us if you don't have a current Support and Update Agreement. For a token cost (less than $2 per week) you have access to support and program updates.