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 disgruntled user out there that likes to rant on and on about nothing (like the people who call our software Great Pains instead of Great Plains – cute!).   BUT in this case it is different because there so many people who posted comments agreeing with him.  One comment says “I have been installing software from different developers for about 15 years now and the only time I ever have problems is with Sage products”.  Yikes!

Now that I see so many complaints against Sage I am not surprised that the #1 Sage reseller just went bankrupt.  And I also see why Microsoft is really targeting Sage users hard core – offering some of the biggest promotions I have ever seen to get companies to switch from MAS90/200 to Microsoft Dynamics GP.  Save 50% off licenses of Microsoft Dynamics GP AND cash back for installation and training. Amazing!

And please, if you are located in the Connecticut area, be sure to call me before you do something silly like the one commenter who says he is changing back to Quickbooks. Once you get off Quickbooks, you should never have to go back. 860-485-0910 x3102.

by CAL Business Solutions – Connecticut Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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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.

1. The size of your business.
2. The industry you’re in.
3. The components you need.
4. Available support.
5. Financial resources.
6. Professional recommendations.
7. Ease of use.

I think this article gives an easy to understand overview that is worth reading.  And when you are ready to talk about Microsoft Dynamics GP give me a call (860-485-0910 x3102).

By CAL Business Solutions – Connecticut Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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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?

 At CAL Business Solutions, we offer free Accounting Software Discovery Calls. During a 45-60 minute conference call or meeting, George Mackiewicz, the owner of CAL Business Solutions, will ask questions about your business processes, your current system, your goals and more. Based on 27 years of experience working with financial software George will help you determine if Microsoft Dynamics GP is a good fit for your needs and your budget. (If it is not a fit, he can often recommend other software packages to consider.)  This preliminary discussion can help you formulate your requirements, your budget and your timeline. If you invest one hour of your time to discuss your current system, processes and new system needs, we will let you know if GP is a good fit for your business and how much a new accounting system will cost. 

I know that many people hesitate to schedule a call like this because they feel that it is just going to be a salesman pushing a product. Trust me, George is different. Check out what one CFO said after his discovery call: “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.”  

People tell me that this call is an excellent education, much better than hours spent searching the web (that just leaves them more confused).  Even if you are not ready to buy a package now, this call can help you determine the right questions you need to ask your team or even other software vendors. It is the best first step in a software selection project.  Interested? Schedule a discovery call now. or call 860-485-0910 x3102.

 By CAL Business Solutions – Connecticut Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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I read an excellent research report done by J. Carlton Collins, the famous CPA, called “Practical Advice for Companies Outgrowing Quickbooks”. It is rare to actually see exact comparison statistics but J. Carlton Collins is well known in the industry and a power user of both systems so I trust his opinion. He reports:

As a general rule, most companies using QuickBooks start to notice a decline in QuickBooks performance once the file size reaches 30MB or the total number of transactions exceeds 32,000. In QuickBooks, the number of customers, vendors, employees and other lists most dramatically affect performance. QuickBooks support acknowledges that significant performance problems generally occur when any list exceeds 10,000 – however, as a practical matter most companies see performance issues far earlier.

Microsoft Dynamics GP offers 1,531 more features than QuickBooks Enterprise (2,550 compared to 1,019 according to the 2007 edition of the Accounting Library).

The whole point of an accounting system is financial reporting and Microsoft Dynamics GP offers far more reports (700+ standard reports) than QuickBooks (112 standard reports).

If you read the full report you can actually get a list of 35 features that Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) has that Quickbooks doesn’t –  just click here to download.

by CAL Business Solutions – Connecticut Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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