Do you know who you are doing business with? The US Patriot Act, along with many other regulatory and security initiatives, requires you to know your customer. You are not allowed to conduct business with people and companies who have been sanctioned by the government for illegal acts such as drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, [...]
continue reading...Archive for July, 2011
Microsoft Dynamics Videos: Better Than 1,000 Words!
Microsoft support techs are posting videos on their Support & Services blog to simply provide more complex instructions to customers. Step-by-step instructions are very useful in most cases, but a quick “how-to” demo is the quickest way to get the step-intensive points across. I have to admit, if I only listened to the videos, my [...]
continue reading...Five Time Saving Features All Accounting Systems Should Have
We all understand how time consuming accounting can be. There are transactions to be created, transactions to be corrected, and transactions to be allocated. There can be payroll entries to be made and recurring transactions to be re-entered. There are reconciliations to sub-ledgers and adjustments to be posted. And, don’t forget, all of these items [...]
continue reading...Beyond Software: 6 Effective Inventory Management Practices
Many distributors are lured to new software solutions based on their promises to help manage inventory. Because inventory is the largest and most important asset for many distributors, managing it efficiently is critical to remaining profitable and competitive. So, it’s no wonder that inventory management is such a driving factor in distribution software selection. However, effective [...]
continue reading...Long Term Care Accounting – Integrating Admissions with AR and Billing
Long Term Care facilities often face a dilemma: what is the best way to integrate critical information captured in census and clinical systems with their billing and accounts receivable applications. Though the task of doing this may seem large, having a system-wide integration like this allows LTC facilities to reduce administrative overhead and increase the [...]
continue reading...What are the Best Tools For You When Looking at Business Intelligence
Between 2006 and 2011, the business intelligence industry has grown by 8.7% which is about a $32.6 billion increase in spending over the past five years. This continues to prove the trend that business intelligence has become a vital weapon within any businesses to help them on their quest for success. Business Intelligence (BI) is [...]
continue reading...Top 5 Reasons Why Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 is a Great Fit for Public Sector Organizations
Public Sector organizations, like educational institutions, not for profit organizations, and governments, are continuously facing the challenge of reduced budgets while still being expected to deliver greater value to their stakeholders. This challenge has only increased in the past few years with the strain of the recession. Successful public sector leaders know that they need [...]
continue reading...Avoid Poor Customer Purchase Experiences with Exemption Certificate Management Automation
The percentage of gross revenue that comes from exempt sales for many businesses can be significant. Even if you do not sell directly to the typical non-exempt businesses such as schools, the government, or religious institutions, you may have other customers who are exempt if they are resellers, distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, or retailers. Many times, [...]
continue reading...The Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing: Gather your Resources to Make an Informed Decision
According to this article, public cloud computing will fuel the information technology industry for the next 25 years. We think this proves that the cloud is no “fad”, rather an economic option for businesses that need flexible and affordable IT solutions. As a Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partner, we have written our fair share of cloud articles [...]
continue reading...Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Office 365 Work “Better Together”
Microsoft Office 365 recently launched in June and as a Microsoft Dynamics® GP and CRM partner, we’re especially excited. It is no secret that Microsoft Office 365 works well with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. As an online suite that includes SharePoint, Lync, Office, and Exchange, CRM Online pairs well with the overall functionality. What might [...]
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