It has been our experience that companies starting down the path of evaluating new ERP and accounting software often don’t k now where to begin. The fact is that there is a plethora of material available for learning about which ERP software systems are out there and for comparing and contrasting the features and functionality [...]
continue reading...Archive for September, 2009
Why Not Use QuickBooks? Isn’t It Cheaper and Does The Same Thing?
This question is quite common when small to mid-size businesses begin researching new accounting solutions. In a way, the simple answer is, yes, it is cheaper and Debits and Credits haven’t really changed much since the beginning of time! But what has changed is the business around accounting. Having information available to your management team [...]
continue reading...Do I Need All of These “Bells and Whistles” With My ERP System?
Written by Mel Bowling, COO, InterDyn Artis When selecting an ERP system do you need all of those ‘bells and whistles’? Most resellers do not take the time to conduct a deep dive into a business to provide an appropriate scope of software and services that meet the client needs. Over the past five years we [...]
continue reading...Why is CFO Turnover So High? Are ERP Software Implementations To Blame?
I found a very interesting article in CFO Magazine called “Why is CFO Turnover So High?” They report that 1 in 4 Fortune 1,000 companies changed their CFO in 2007. Smaller companies had a lower turnover rate of 10%, but even that number is 25% higher than it was in 2005. The reasons? You can read my rather loose translation of 6 reasons why the CFO turnover is so high. But my favorite is reason #6 Burn out due to large, complex (and expensive) ERP implementations gone bad!
continue reading...Suprise! Custom Development for Dynamics GP Really Can Save Time and Money
As a Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM partner in Michigan, The TM Group invests considerable resources into finding new and meaningful ways to save money for our clients. Here are some real examples of cost-saving, innovative ideas from our custom development team that helps our clients get more out of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
continue reading...Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter For Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Available October 1, 2009
We have recently sold Microsoft Dynamics GP to several Connecticut companies who plan to use it integrated with Microsoft Dynamics CRM as a complete financial, sales and customer service system. They will be very happy to hear that today Microsoft released official news that the long awaited Microsoft Dynamics CRM Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP will be available on October 1, 2009. Here are a few preliminary details:
continue reading...How to Insure That Your Microsoft Dynamics GP Implementation Will Cost More Than You Planned (or how to blow your ERP budget in 6 easy steps): PART II
Last week in Part I of this post, we covered the first 3 ways to blow your ERP budget. This week, we finish up with points 4 – 6. 4. Not having an internal Project Manager (PM). Trust me, you really want (and need) a go-to guy or girl for your project. Not having a [...]
continue reading...In Today’s Economy What Sets ERP Solution Providers Apart?
by Mike Bolding, Senior Developer, InterDyn Artis Are certifications important when selecting an ERP solutions provider? I never have been one to get too hung up on the idea of obtaining lots of technical certifications. I have worked with too many certified professionals in my career to really feel as though it were something that [...]
continue reading...5 Winning Strategies to Recession-Proof Your Business
Job growth is at a standstill. Sales are in a slump. And credit is tight. But it’s hard to keep the economy down for long. In fact, the average length of a recession in the past five decades is just 11 months. How can your company be prepared to hit the ground running when good [...]
continue reading...Microsoft Dynamics GP Achieves 18% Performance Increase Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
When researching financial management systems, transaction processing speed and system scalability are important criteria. You need to know your new system will be able to easily handle existing transaction loads, and manage significant increases as your business grows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is designed to work with Windows Server, Windows client operating systems, and Microsoft SQL Server. [...]
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