The overwhelming success of the government sponsored cash for clunkers automobile incentive program has everyone thinking of what else can be “traded” in for something better. Manufacturers, distributors and vendors are getting extremely creative in offering their customers opportunities to benefit from the economic downturn by replacing outdated or ineffective “technology” with something newer and more [...]
continue reading...Archive for September, 2009
ERP Software Maintenance Fees: Insurance You Actually Need
Just about every software vendor will require you to pay an annual fee based on a percentage of the software list price. This fee has various aliases such as maintenance fee or enhancement plan. (For Microsoft Dynamics GP, the cost of the “Advantage Plan” is 18% of the original software list price and is built [...]
continue reading...4 Simple Steps to Calculate ROI and Justify The Cost of New Accounting Software
How much does accounting software cost and can you prove the ROI? How many times have you been asked that question but really have no idea how to calculate specific ROI numbers? In his post called “CRM Customization ROI Calculator” Mitch Milam outlines a simple but effective equation to show how to calculate ROI. He [...]
continue reading...4 Benefits of an Annual Enhancement Plan for Dynamics GP
When you are considering the purchase of a new ERP system, it is very important to also consider the annual enhancement plan, sometimes referred to as annual maintenance. Be sure you know the costs and the benefits of the plan, and factor these into your overall decision matrix. A failure to understand and make use [...]
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