That’s right – if you’ve never owned Microsoft Dynamics GP in the past and purchase either the Advanced Management (AM) or Business Essentials (BE) Foundation Pack (both of which include 1 user standard) as a new Microsoft Dynamics customer you’ll automatically be eligible for two additional user licenses at no additional cost. 

This offer is particularly beneficial for growing businesses that want to upgrade their entry level systems; and if you already know Microsoft Dynamics GP is a fit for you but have been trying to fit it into your budget then the time is now! 

The Buy 1, Get 3 offer is really a great opportunity to take advantage of the robust functionality found in Microsoft Dynamics GP, coupled with a low total cost of ownership and a rapid deployment that will have you up and running in your new system in no time. 

What exactly is the savings here you ask?  Well depending upon your needs it could be as much as $7,960! 

Here are your two options:

• Dynamics GP Business Essentials User Licenses: Buy 1 (pay $2,250), Get 2 Free (save $4,500)
• Dynamics GP Advanced Management User Licenses: Buy 1 (pay $3,980), Get 2 Free (save $7,960)

So if you’ve always loved a good BOGO deal then you really can’t pass by this new offer from Microsoft.  What better way to get your company into an integrated, scalable system at a fraction of the cost?  Contact the OTT, Inc. team by emailing info@OTT-Inc.com, or by calling 651.262.2600, for additional details on this great offer and to discuss your needs. For full offer details and additional information on Microsoft Dynamics GP, visit www.GP3for1.com.

Want to see Microsoft Dynamics GP in action for yourself? Then you won’t want to miss OTT, Inc.’s complimentary GP Overview webcast on Tuesday, May 24 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (central). Register today by emailing events@OTT-Inc.com.

By OTT, Inc., a Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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Microsoft just announced the “Buy 1, Get 3” offer available to new customers purchasing Microsoft Dynamics GP licenses.  That’s right, purchase one license and you’ll get two more for free.  That’s a savings of at least $4,500.   Pocket the savings or put it towards any customizations or special industry related reports, pretty much anything you can think of!

So if you’re ready for a single solution that’s easy to use and will manage your entire organization with a quick implementation and a long term ROI then don’t wait to take advantage of this offer.  Learn more about Microsoft Dynamics GP and the details of this promotion by visiting www.GP3for1.com or by contacting the OTT, Inc. team by email (info@OTT-Inc.com) or phone (651.262.2600).

By OTT, Inc., a Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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With four sessions of the Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday dedicated specifically to these new features and reporting enhancements, attendees will see first hand what has been included in this next release.  Microsoft Dynamics GP product team members have a “Inside Dynamics GP” blog which has a “Feature of the Day” highlighting these new additions to the product.  So, we’ve seen a sneak preview of several of the benefits to updating to Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 R2.

Some of my favorite improved elements are:

• Navigation Lists display up to 360% faster.
• Ability to email Dynamics reports, with field replacement options directly from GP!
• Sales Order Returns now able to be sent in Word format, along with over 20 other document types.
• Easier to create/brand new document templates in Word format.
• New Report Deployment Wizard for SQL Reporting Services reports.
• Over 50 new SQL reporting services reports across financials, distribution, payroll, & more.
• Drilldown from Summary to Detail in SRS reports.
• Multi-company reporting and drilldown with SRS.
• Ability to Copy Security across Dynamics installations of GP, BP, and other Microsoft software.
• Dexterity table expansions for developers to quickly identify tables and data.

Customers will speed productivity, allow insight into key data, and be able to utilitize their existing Microsoft Office software to exchange information with personnel within their organizations or around the world immediately! 

It seems that just a few years ago we were thrilled with the ability to move from “Fedexing” documents to faxing or using a modem to transfer data to our customers, vendors, or international offices.  With these additional Word Formats, Email capabilities, and Reporting options, now we can simply press a couple of keys and transmit specific details, in specific formats, to specific resources, with variables and exceptions all taken into account.

I can’t wait to show my customers how quickly we can make this happen for them with Microsoft Dynamics GP!  Once we get back from Convergence, we hold Free Customer Webcasts to highlight and train our customers on the newest features of their existing products.

If you are looking to replace your current ERP software, or are searching for experts in Microsoft Dynamics, contact Collins Computing.  We are excited to share the latest features of Microsoft Dynamics with you!

And if you are attending Microsoft Convergence, read about some of our Secrets and Tips for Convergence and know exactly what to expect by viewing the Microsoft Convergence Virtual Tour!

 By Abra Lynne Gilman, Collins Computing, Gold Certified Microsoft Partner

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Now is the time to experience the full functionality of a comprehensive business management solution with a significantly reduced investment. For a limited time, when you purchase 1 Microsoft Dynamics GP license, you get 3 licenses; that’s right, you get 3 Microsoft Dynamics GP licenses for the price of 1.

Learn more about Microsoft Dynamics GP and this great offer by visiting the GP 3 for 1 website (www.GP3for1.com), or by contacting the OTT, Inc. team at info@OTT-Inc.com.

By OTT, Inc., a Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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Celleration, a member of the highly regulated Life Sciences industry, was using a combination of QuickBooks and Excel for their accounting solution, where much of their key reporting was done by rekeying information into spreadsheets. In addition to rekeying information from QuickBooks into Excel, Celleration also had a large volume of data in QuickBooks, which was creating an unstable and unreliable environment, and would often cause system crashes at critical times. Celleration needed an integrated ERP solution that offered complete traceability and improved business processes.

Learn how OTT, Inc., and Microsoft Dynamics GP provided Celleration with a solution that would meet the needs of their organization now and into the future. View the full case study to learn more.

By OTT, Inc., a Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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1. Employer retirement plan contributions
2. Group term life insurance
3. Auto allowances
4. Employee assistance programs
5. Disability insurance

Often, a payroll professional will set these items up as both a pay code (to get the information into the payroll system and include in the employee’s taxable wage if necessary) and a deduction (to avoid making a cash payment to the employee). While this method will work, Microsoft Dynamics GP has Benefit functionality built in to allow you to accomplish the same thing in one simple step. This functionality exists whether or not you own the Human Resources module. Taking advantage of this functionality is very straight-forward. Benefits are set up at the company level and then assigned and rolled down to employees, just as the setup of Pay Codes and Deductions.

To set up the company level benefit, navigate to Payroll >> Setup >> Benefit. While I won’t explain every field, as they are very similar to the fields in the Pay Code Setup and Deduction Setup windows, I do want to briefly explain the fields that affect taxation of the benefit and the reporting of the benefit on the W-2.

1. Subject to Taxes: By default, Benefits are not included in taxable wages unless one or more of these boxes is selected.  A quick look at the functionality of these options:
   1. Federal: the benefit amount will be included in the taxable wages for federal income tax purposes, and will be included in box 1 of the W-2.   Federal income tax will be withheld from this amount.
   2. FICA Soc Sec: the benefit amount will be included in Social Security wages, and will be included in box 3 of the W-2. Social security tax will be withheld from this amount.
   3. FICA Medicare: the benefit amount will be included in Medicare wages, and will be included in box 5 of the W-2. Medicare tax will be withheld from this amount.
   4. State: the benefit amount will be included in wages for state income tax purposes, and will be included in box 16 of the W-2. State income tax will be withheld from this amount.
   5. Local: the benefit will be included in taxable wages for Local income tax purposes, and will be included in box 18 of the W-2.
   6. FUTA: the benefit will be included in taxable wages for Federal Unemployment purposes. Federal unemployment tax will be accrued on this amount.
   7. SUTA: the benefit will be included in taxable wages for State Unemployment purposes. State unemployment tax will be accrued on this amount.
2. Flat Tax Rates: These fields are used to override the Federal an State income tax withholding amounts as calculated by Microsoft Dynamics GP using the tax tables during the ‘Calculate Checks’ process.
3. W-2 Box: enter the number of the box on the W-2 in which the amount should appear, if applicable. You do not need to enter boxes 1, 3 or 5 here, as inclusion in those boxes is determined by the selections in the ‘Subject to Taxes’ fields.
4. W-2 Label: enter the label that should appear on the W-2.

When adding new benefits, please remember double check the ‘Include Benefits’ section of the Payroll Build to confirm the benefit will be included in the applicable pay runs.

Benefits can appear on the employees’ pay documents (Payroll Checks and Direct Deposit Earnings Statements) if you so choose. Benefits that are subject to taxes and included in payroll processing will be included on the W-2 automatically.

By OTT, Inc. a Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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I do believe that although other ERP systems may be able to utilize the same tools, servers, and overall technology as Microsoft Dynamics products enjoy, they also face these rough economic conditions.  As the other blog entry pointed out, being inside Microsoft’s four walls means that although Microsoft Dynamics could be considered an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) itself, they have key access to resources, beta access to products, and direct insight that surpass everyone else.

That means that integrations are released quickly and new features are intuitive to the way the office products natively work, so people can quickly take advantage of the features without extended training.

So for the other half of the question, price or differentiation, once we  get past the bells and whistles, the customer does want to be reassured that the price is fair, and even lower than ever before. 

Well, Microsoft has definitely stepped up in the price competition.  With more promotions, free trial periods, and financing options, Microsoft allows businesses to start using Microsoft Dynamics ERP products while only minimally impacting their current budgets.  Collins Computing can talk thru these multiple ways to purchase Microsoft Dynamics ERP at a discount, with any prospect.  We also consistently inform existing customers of the numerous offers  Microsoft extends to them throughout the year, (an unprecedented number currently available).

What do we believe companies want today? We believe they want BOTH fabulous prices AND key differentiators when selecting their software.  These are two of the primary reasons we have selected to resell Microsoft Dynamics for over 16 years.  We then extend those characteristics with our unsurpassed services, expert consultants, and proven success to establish one of the largest Microsoft Dynamics resellers in the Western United States.

By Abra Lynne Gilman, Collins Computing, Inc.,New Mexico Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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Choice.  After the initial purchase, Microsoft Dynamics has offered customers the option to purchase maintenance and support separately.  This is unique to the industry for three reasons because customers:

1. Choose whether or not to buy maintenance.
2. Determine who they go to for support.
3. Separate the technical support from the maintenance decision.

Value.  Microsoft’s maintenance plan bundles a series of customer friendly services that deliver value.  They include…

1. Unlimited access to eLearning.  Customers can get to any course at any time with their maintenance dollar.  There’s no requirement for expensive week long training academies.
2. 24 hour self-service support. Microsoft’s invested in its self support community and has 1000 new users a month with 30,000 self-help posts to date.  Most questions can be addressed in the discussion forum or directly by an expert.
3. 10 years of lifecycle support. Most vendors provide a 5 year plan with escalating costs in the 6th and 7th years.  10 years represents a reasonable life cycle for ERP.

Our team here at Rimrock works collaboratively with clients to ensure they receive support and value by implementing Microsoft Dynamics® GP. We are dedicated to the total satisfaction of our clients and we absolutely exceed expectations on every project. Rimrock Corporation also offers a full line-up of Microsoft Dynamics classroom training suited to your needs and your schedule to help your staff maximize the power of the software solution.

By Rimrock Corporation a Leading Toronto Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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The truth is, it‘s the perfect time to replace your inefficient, out-dated legacy system with a new one that provides easier and better access to the critical information that will help your business jump ahead of the competition as the economy moves out of the current recession. Companies often upgrade to new software when they are busiest and feel the pain of limitations of their older system the most – but that is when they have the least time and resources available to make the change and learn how to take advantage of the new capabilities.

If you’re struggling with an ineffective system yet are reluctant to make a change because you think it will cost too much and/or it will be too disruptive, think again.  Now, when business is less hectic, is the time to prepare for the coming recovery. And it may be a lot more affordable than you think.

We see a lot of companies investing in new technology now. If you’re a growing business looking to move from other systems such as Sage MAS 90 or 200, read more on how other companies have benefited from investing in a more advanced ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics GP.

By ERT Group – Florida Microsoft Gold Certified Partner

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