SMG, based in West Conshohocken, PA, manages public and private facilities such as stadiums, arenas, concert halls, and convention centers. These sports- and entertainment-oriented venues and convention facilities range from 1000-seat rooms to universally-known landmarks such as the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, the Moscone Center in San Francisco, McCormick Place and Soldier Field in [...]
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For Project-Driven Organizations, Compliance Is a Snap with Microsoft Dynamics SL
Complying with regulations can be like hacking a path through a jungle; and like jungle bush, new regulations grow all the time. Project-driven organizations must often submit detailed billing data that is in compliance with complex regulatory and industry-specific requirements. Document compliance in general can be subject to more rules and regulations than many people [...]
continue reading...Project Management and Accounting Extraordinaire with Dynamics SL – Part 2
Project managers need quick access to information about risks, issues, and status reports for each project. In addition, they need to keep track of hundreds of details in order to deliver a project on time and on budget. Here are ways Dynamics SL enables effective project management of all aspects of projects: 1 - Establish [...]
continue reading...The Time is Right to Get Current on Your Dynamics GP or SL Maintenance Plan!
For a limited time, any customer who has lapsed on their Microsoft Dynamics Business Ready Enhancement Plans can renew their plan with discounted lapsed fees; (you can save thousands). From April 10, 2013 through June 21, 2013, customers who have lapsed prior to October 1, 2011 (customers who have lapsed for more than 18 months) [...]
continue reading...Project Management and Accounting Extraordinaire with Dynamics SL – Part 1
Project-driven companies have unique needs. When they have antiquated methods for collecting day-to-day accounting information outside the accounting staff’s purview, it causes headaches for both the accounting department and project managers, not the least of which is project cost overruns. Microsoft Dynamics SL, Microsoft's flagship solution for project-based organizations, eliminates their pain. Take project accounting for [...]
continue reading...Famous Brands Using Microsoft Dynamics – Name Dropping at Convergence 2013
There was quite a bit of name dropping and product placement during Convergence 2013 - the Microsoft Dynamics annual user convention. There are some well-known brands and organizations running their businesses with Microsoft Dynamics ERP and Dynamics CRM products. The attendees at Convergence 2013 got to benefit – we all snacked on Chobani yogurt with [...]
continue reading...Finding the Right Software/Technology Partner
Too often, companies ready to migrate to a new ERP accounting solution focus so much on searching for the right product at a price that fits their budget, that they overlook how crucial it is to find the right implementing partner. They get so mired in the details of software functionality and upfront costs they [...]
continue reading...Convergence 2013: Microsoft Dynamics SL Administration for the Newbie – March 18th
If you are new to Microsoft Dynamics SL, this presentation is one you simply cannot miss! Rick Feterick an Account Manager for Crestwood Associates with 20+ years’ experience with SL (including owning his own Dynamics SL business), will be presenting SL Administration for the Newbie at this year’s Microsoft Dynamics Convergence conference in New Orleans, [...]
continue reading...Video: Non-Profit Organization Upgrades to Dynamics SL 2011
American Planning Association, a leading non-profit education and membership organization, upgrades to Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 for reporting, financial and project accounting functionality. A long time SBS Group client, American Planning implemented Dynamics SL fourteen years ago and recently upgraded to the 2011 version. The upgrade was successful and the company is working with SBS [...]
continue reading...Government Contractors’ First Step for Success: Engage with a Partner Who Knows the Rules (FAR, CAS, and DCAA Audits)
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is contained in a book that is 1,792 pages and almost two and a half inches thick. The government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) are described in another book that isn’t much smaller. It is 841 pages and 1.5 inches thick. These two publications make up the rules and regulations all [...]
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