The ERP Software Blog is proud to announce the release of a new white paper written for CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) and financial professionals who are evaluating moving ERP (Enterprise Resource Management) to the cloud. 35 Questions Every CFO Needs To Ask About ERP Software in The Cloud cuts through the cloud hype to give CFOs [...]
continue reading...Archive for November, 2011
What are the Differences Between Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
The four lines of Microsoft Dynamics® ERP meet varying specifics of certain industries and requirements. Today, we’re looking at Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV- How are they different and which one may be right for you? If you’ve been researching ERP solutions awhile, you may be familiar with the options out there and [...]
continue reading...Definitions of 7 Popular Terms Used to Describe ERP Software in the Cloud
Cloud is the new buzzword for ERP software. But what does that really mean? The terms hosting, on-demand, SaaS, and cloud are used almost interchangeably, but in fact they are very different. Here are the high level definitions of seven popular terms: 1. What is cloud computing? At the basic level, “the cloud” or “cloud [...]
continue reading...Microsoft Dynamics GP or QuickBooks: Which is Right for Your Business? Compare and Decide.
We know that choosing an accounting package is a big decision that can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why we created the graphic that you see below, to give companies like yours a quick, easy to follow head to head comparison of Microsoft Dynamics GP and one of its key competitors, Intuit QuickBooks. Click the [...]
continue reading...Give Me 5 in the Cloud – Hosting Only Pricing for the Microsoft Dynamics ERP Promotion
Microsoft recently announced a great offer for new customers of Microsoft Dynamics GP, NAV and SL called “Give Me 5”. While this is a very compelling software offer, what happens if your customer really doesn’t want to deal with keeping the software on-premise? Does this prohibit the customer from hosting the application? All good questions, [...]
continue reading...It’s About Time – Re-capturing Lost Billable Hours
The elusive billable hours and the hours that the customer will challenge are siblings. The hours you don’t bill, and the hours the client won’t pay for, are the twins that reduce your utilization rate and push your profits down. Let’s tackle the second one for just a sec. When it comes to “Time and [...]
continue reading...How Much Does Dynamics GP in the Cloud Cost?
When you are assessing ERP software options, cost will no doubt be a major factor in your decision to go with a cloud or an on-premise deployment. By using an ERP solution in the cloud, you will: Avoid costly up-front hardware acquisitions or updates Make predictable, monthly, per-user payments Get software maintenance without annual fees [...]
continue reading...Dynamics GP 2010R2 for Lawn and Landscape Management Companies: The Grass is Greener on the Other Side
Summer is long gone and beautiful fall days will soon give way to long, cold, and dark days. This is the time of the year that growing lawn and landscape management companies turn to address internal issues and prepare the business for the upcoming year. This down time makes an ideal time to address internal [...]
continue reading...Hojas de Cálculo y ERP, la Pareja Perfecta.
Hace poco tiempo, al iniciar un proyecto de implementación de un ERP con uno de nuestros clientes, se incluyó como uno de sus objetivos principales eliminar el uso generalizado de Excel dentro de su compañía y remplazarlo por el uso formal del ERP que había adquirido. Yo le recomendé no hacerlo y permitirles a sus [...]
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