There are over 1.3 million users of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and with the release of version 2009 SP1 the software is now open to millions of new features. Millions? You may ask how can that be? No way? Let me explain what I mean.
Twenty years ago when our firm began, custom developed software was the answer [...]
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Microsoft Dynamics NAV – 1.3 Million Users Can’t Be Wrong
10 Steps to Avoiding Small Business Insanity
Insanity is defined as “doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.” If this holds true, then there are some logical steps that SMBs can take to avoid insanity. Because of their daunting nature, SMBs often ignore business challenges and continue to conduct business in the same manner as they always [...]
continue reading...Good News/Bad News For ERP Implementation Projects
The national average of ERP implementations that go over-due has come down 36% in the last year, however, there are still more past-due implementations than there are implementations that are completed on-time. Find out what you can do to improve your odds of having an ERP implementation completed on-time, on-budget, and exceeding expectations.
continue reading...What Price Will You Pay By Saving With SaaS?
Trying to decide between a hosted/Software as a Service (SaaS) ERP deployment or an on-premise deployment of a new enterprise resource management system can be quite the dilemma. It requires judging your current business needs against the needs you anticipate having as your business grows.
continue reading...10 Signs You’ve Outgrown QuickBooks
QuickBooks is an amazingly diverse and easy-to-use software for a growing business, with many ways to expand the software so that it can evolve with your business. However, there will come a point when your company will outgrow QuickBooks and it will no longer be the best choice for your financial management software.
You love QuickBooks. QuickBooks may have [...]
3 Ways To Import Data Into Microsoft Dynamics GP – Integration Manager, eConnect & Web Services
A powerful capability of Microsoft Dynamics GP is the ability to integrate data from other sources into GP. Microsoft offers a couple technology solutions; some ISVs have leveraged those to provide tools with more sophisticated front-ends. Microsoft tools for importing data into GP include: the Integration Manager, eConnect, and Web Services.
The Integration Manager (IM) is [...]
10 Questions Small Businesses Need To Ask About Their Financial Software
Operating a small and medium business is hard work. Juggling strategies and day-to-day needs seems almost impossible – especially in light of greater competition, customer expectation, and economic change.
Forward-thinking businesses have recognized that technology can help them improve the speed, accuracy, and effectiveness of their financial processes. By using the right financial tools in conjunction [...]
Be My Valentine – Why CPAs Love Microsoft Dynamics GP
We’ve been working closely with our CPA partners to understand what they care most about when asked to help their clients find a new accounting or ERP system. Here are the top reasons they gave us for recommending Microsoft Dynamics GP to their clients:
Strong Audit Trail – Dynamics GP tracks all transaction activity making use [...]
continue reading...Selecting an ERP/Accounting System – Part I: The Process
Selecting new ERP/accounting software to run your business is a big decision and can be a daunting task. To help you successfully navigate a software selection initiative, Altico Advisors has developed a step by step approach. This is Part I of a 3-part series entitled “The 3 Ps of Software Selection – The Process, the Pitfalls, the Promise.”
continue reading...Manufacturing and Distribution Survey Reveals Surprise Findings about Technology Coverage
RSM McGladrey’s annual Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Survey reports that companies are using technology in three critical areas. Those 3 areas consist of:
Operational and process improvement needs
Reporting and data analysis needs
Effective systems to communicate with customers and vendors
In its fourth release, this survey asked more than 920 industry executives to provide their perspectives on the [...]
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