Year-end reports are important to the sustainability of your company, but every year it’s something you dread. Come on, you can admit it…we won’t tell. Well, what if next year was different? Year-end reporting becomes such a disaster because the data you need is often stored in disparate software programs and spreadsheets across the company. [...]
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ERP Software Selection: What You Should Know and Why You Should Care
As professionals, we have a tendency to use terms like ‘ERP’ that we think everyone in our industry understands. But what about you, the prospective customer? Do you know, or even care, that ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning? You’re probably more interested in finding the right solution for your business needs and requirements. You [...]
continue reading...ERP in the Cloud: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
With all of the materials currently available regarding the cloud, and more coming each day, it can be overwhelming to sift through so much documentation to gain a firm understanding of what the cloud really means to your organization. Many organizations are asking for a quicker and easier way to comprehend the cloud without having [...]
continue reading...Your Accounting Solution Leaving You Feeling Blah? Taste Test Microsoft Dynamics GP
Last night I was roaming the aisles of my local grocery store when I found myself in the spice aisle. As I was browsing the shelves, something caught my eye and prompted me to pick it up for closer inspection. As I looked it over, I discovered it contained 6 different spices which was the right [...]
continue reading...Spreadsheets are Helpful, But You Can’t Rely on Them Forever
In the early stages, many businesses look to spreadsheets to store and calculate important business data. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long before you outgrow the simplicity of spreadsheets. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software offers the ability to organize and report data so you have greater visibility into operations and profitability. Spreadsheets can be an incredible [...]
continue reading...Are You Out of Breath from Chasing Receivables? Microsoft Dynamics GP Can Help!
Tight management of accounts receivables is very important for cash flow and profitability. Collections are a problem for many companies, but they doesn’t have to be. Today’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) software can help you regain control over receivables so that you can put your focus on running your business and not on chasing money. Many accounting [...]
continue reading...3 Tips for a Rapid Deployment of Microsoft Dynamics GP: Better Results and More Affordable Than You Think
Keeping it simple can reduce a lot of stress in life. Well, the same goes for business software implementations. Many failed implementations are the result of trying to accomplish too much in too little time. Overwhelming your business with new processes, new features, and new software can backfire quickly. Your employees just want to do [...]
continue reading...Buying NEW ERP Software and The Cost of “Doing Nothing”
While the US economy has been slowly recovering, many small and midsize companies have been reluctant to invest in upgrading their systems. This reluctance can be based on a number of factors, including limited cash on hand, uncertainty about the current market environment, and others. Conserving limited resources in difficult times may, on the surface, [...]
continue reading...Preparing for the Inevitable: Upgrades for Your ERP Software
Many of us would like to implement an ERP solution once and not have to worry about it again, but this is not realistic and could put your company at risk. Chances are good that you aren’t driving the same car you did 5 years ago and I highly doubt you are even using the same [...]
continue reading...Why I Like Microsoft Dynamics GP Over MAS 90/200
Recently I had the pleasure of sitting in on a webcast showing a side by side comparison of Microsoft Dynamics® GP and Sage MAS 90/200. I should let you know right off the bat that I am not an accounting professional or expert. My interest was simply from a marketing perspective. I was looking for something [...]
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