The GPUG (Microsoft Dynamics GP Users Group) Washington DC Chapter Inaugural event was a huge success, despite the technical challenges presented to us at the Microsoft Offices DC in Chevy Chase. This event that took place on February 17, 2011 can best be remembered by two things – record attendance and technical “challenges” during presentations – [...]
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If NetSuite is for “Dummies”, then Dynamics GP must be for……
Recently, NetSuite’s web site proudly proclaimed the release of a new guide to their product called “NetSuite for Dummies”. I don’t know about you, but if I were a business owner forking over $25,000 to $50,000 a year to NetSuite, I would not want that revenue being used to write a publication referring to me [...]
continue reading...Is Microsoft Dynamics GP Disappearing?
I would like to set the record straight for all those who may be concerned that Microsoft Dynamics GP is disappearing. This is a FALSE rumor by NetSuite’s CEO Zach Nelson during a recent earning’s webcast where he implied such things like “the continuing demise of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains,” “less international and less sophisticated [...]
continue reading...Secrets for Microsoft’s Customer Conference Convergence 2011
Microsoft’s Annual customer conference, Convergence , being held April 10th-13th 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia, is at the same location as it was last year. Therefore, last year’s attendees have an upper-hand on some of the insights to getting around the convention center, selecting the best restaurants, and booking the most convenient hotels. So, I’d like [...]
continue reading...How Microsoft Dynamics GP Can Help Healthcare Organizations Address Top Industry Challenges
As many of my colleagues here at Jackson Thornton know, the Healthcare Industry is facing significant challenges – updates to HIPAA, a move to Electronic Medical Records as prompted by the HITECH Act, and a need to collaborate and communicate across a community of providers. How can a system like Microsoft Dynamics GP help clinicians, researchers, and administrators address [...]
continue reading...How Can Customer Segmentation Help Your Wholesale Distribution Business?
We all want to be treated fairly and be sure our customers are treated fairly while maximizing every customer’s contribution to our business. Many Wholesale Distributors tend to treat all customers the same, not recognizing that some customers are looking for value added services to help them lower their cost of doing business. Some of your [...]
continue reading...8 Best Practices for New Business Financial Growth Besides Choosing the Right Accounting Software
Starting a business is easy. People do it every day. Maintaining a business, keeping it strong, and making wise financial decisions is quite a bit more difficult. According to some research, 50 percent of new businesses will fail within their first five years of operation, and 70 percent will flop within 10 years. There are [...]
continue reading...Who Needs a Light User License for Dynamics GP?
It is not easy to understand the difference between a Full-Access User and a Light User of Microsoft Dynamics GP. Most conversations that we have about this topic often focus on a particular capability: “What license do I need if I want to <fill in the blank>?” While this approach is helpful in addressing a specific need, [...]
continue reading...Microsoft Dynamics GP Video Demo – Manage Your Financials
Video Transcription Microsoft Dynamics GP is a solution that helps you with what matters most, effectively managing your cash, improving your margins, increasing control, and growing your business. In this scenario, you’ll watch as a finance manager is tasked with analyzing why the company is over budget in a key variable expense category. We’ll see [...]
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