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. [...]
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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 [...]
continue reading...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.
Microsoft Spent Over $8 Billion on R&D in Fiscal Year 2009!
I reported a few weeks ago that Sage’s CTO told his vendor channel that “Some of our products have fallen behind the technology curve and need increased R&D investment.” I wanted to compare this to Microsoft. My research shows that Microsoft spent over $8 Billion on R&D in its fiscal year 2009 across all products! [...]
continue reading...Should You Wait For the Release of the New Microsoft Dynamics GP “11”?
Although my grandmother needs a new computer now she is waiting to buy it until the release of the new Windows 7. Why? She doesn’t know, someone just told her it was “better”. Trouble is, she needs a new system NOW. This is the same with Microsoft Dynamics GP. You could wait for the release of Microsoft Dynamics GP “11” but what will that cost you now? Probably quite a bit of inefficiency and frustrated users, limping along on a system like Peachtree of Quickbooks that you have likely already outgrown, or is threatening to give out any day. The better idea is to implement Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 now. And when GP “11” is released you will receive it for free since you will be active on your maintenance plan which is required for the first year. But for those of you who are the type to stand in line because you must have the very latest and greatest, here is the timeline.
continue reading...Microsoft Offers To Help Unhappy Sage Users
I ran across this blog post the other day called, “Why Sage Sucks”. Now usually I don’t pay attention to these, since there is always some disgrunted user out there that likes to rant on and on about it. BUT in this case it is different because there so many people who posted comments agreeing with him.
continue reading...How to Find a Local Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner?
Sometimes I feel that Microsoft makes it very difficult for companies to find a good Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner. I suppose this is because they do not want to be accused of favoritism. But hey, help us out here! There is the Microsoft Solution Finder tool, but honestly, I find this difficult to use, even [...]
continue reading...Which Accounting Software Is Best For You?
Entrepreneur Magazine has a good article called “Which Accounting Software Is Best for You?” The author, Pam Newman, gives details on 7 Quick Tips for choosing the package that’s right for your business. The size of your business. The industry you’re in. The components you need. Available support. Financial resources. Professional recommendations. Ease of use. [...]
continue reading...You Know You Need New Accounting Software – Now What?
At some point the realization hits you that your company needs new accounting software – you can’t put it off any longer. So where do you start? Search the web, ask your friends? How can you find an expert to give you an honest opinion and not just a sales pitch? Check out what one CFO said after his discovery call with CAL Business Solutions: “Thank you for discussing our needs and being straight forward that we might be served better by another partner. Your honesty & integrity are appreciated; it makes me wish that we could have worked together, because I admire these qualities.”
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