Back when I was a young marketing manager, companies I spoke with that were looking to purchase ERP software would often describe business requirements that made no sense to me. (ok, it still happens today too). But now, as then, I know enough to nod my head, take good notes and then go ask the [...]
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How To Give Auditors Access To Your Dynamics GP ERP System Without Buying An Extra License
I often talk to clients who are a frazzled mess because “the auditors are here”. So I think that any tip that can help you make the auditors life easier will also make your life easier. Check out this tip from a fellow blogger and Microsoft Dynamics GP expert.
continue reading...Highlights of the New Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0
I know I broke the news in September that it was coming but now finally the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 is here! This means Dynamics GP customers can have a completely integrated front office to back office system from Microsoft. This will eliminate tedious double entry and the risk [...]
continue reading...Why Do So Many ERP Software Projects Cost More Than Budgeted? (And Who is to Blame?)
The most common reason accounting software implementation projects go over budget is because the implementation consultant (Partner) is spending time working on things not included in the original quote. This work is called “out of scope”.
Here are a few examples of how this can happen:
You see all the cool things the new system can do [...]
continue reading...3 Sneak Peak Highlights of the New Microsoft Dynamics GP Version 11.0
A post on www.MSDynamicsWorld.com (An Advance Look at Microsoft Dynamics GP 11.0 Shows Easier Data Access and More Customization) gives a nice overview of the presentation given by Brian Meier, Microsoft Program Manager, during the Illinois GPUG Summit (an event for Microsoft Dynamics GP Users).
3 Highlights of Microsoft Dynamics GP 11.0 that I gleaned from [...]
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter For Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Available October 1, 2009
We have recently sold Microsoft Dynamics GP to several Connecticut companies who plan to use it integrated with Microsoft Dynamics CRM as a complete financial, sales and customer service system. They will be very happy to hear that today Microsoft released official news that the long awaited Microsoft Dynamics CRM Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP will be available on October 1, 2009. Here are a few preliminary details:
continue reading...Microsoft Dynamics GP Achieves 18% Performance Increase Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
When researching financial management systems, transaction processing speed and system scalability are important criteria. You need to know your new system will be able to easily handle existing transaction loads, and manage significant increases as your business grows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is designed to work with Windows Server, Windows client operating systems, and Microsoft SQL Server. [...]
continue reading...Microsoft Dynamics GP with Windows 7 – It Just Works!
by Charles Ray, Senior Systems Specialist, CAL Business Solutions
Windows 7 is here! Officially releasing to the general public on October 23, Microsoft’s new OS (Operating System) has been released to partners so we can help our clients know and learn. I have been actively using Windows 7 Beta, Release Candidate, and now the RTM (Release [...]
Experts Report on the Positive Return on Investment (ROI) of Purchasing Microsoft Dynamics GP
I found some great statistics in this independent Nucleus Research report on the ROI of purchasing Microsoft Dynamics GP. This report focuses on the experience of small and medium-sized organizations (those with fewer than 1000 employees) using Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains). While the report itself is a few years old, the statistics are still [...]
continue reading...Why Some Companies Don’t Like Using Microsoft Dynamics GP
By Amber Bell, Microsoft Dynamics GP Training Consultant
As a trainer for Microsoft Dynamics GP software here in Connecticut, I have come across my fair share of frustrated CFOs, Controllers and other finance folks. You know, the ones who like to refer to our software as “Great Pains” instead of “Great Plains”. But almost every time I find that their frustration with GP is due to either a lack of training or poor setup and implementation by their GP Partner (consultant, reseller, VAR whatever you want to call the person they bought the software from). Keep reading to find out 2 tips to avoid this.
