A Guide to Microsoft Acronyms from the Dynamics GP 2010 Launch Event
At a recent Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 launch event for Microsoft partners I heard this clear statement, “If you do a LMT from MBL to BRL in GP, BP becomes DCO in AM but not BE”. Say what?? If you work...
View ArticleMigrate Data From Peachtree & QuickBooks to Microsoft Dynamics GP Fast and Easy
Microsoft just released a new version 2.0 of the Rapid Implementation Tools for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0! This release includes NEW capabilities to quickly migrate data from both Peachtree by Sage...
View ArticleConnecticut Professional Services Company Uses Microsoft Dynamics GP Plus...
CAL Business Solutions recently implemented Microsoft Dynamics GP with Olympic Project Cost for Connecticut based Internet Broadcasting company, ORLive. This system gives ORLive strong financial...
View ArticleWhen Choosing an ERP Software Partner Sometimes The “Hidden Gem” Is Better...
Have you ever been to a restaurant that is a hidden gem? The perfect combination of quality and service. You can tell the loyal patrons have been coming there for years but you have never seen it...
View ArticleHow many companies use Microsoft Dynamics GP and more fun Microsoft Dynamics...
Do you know how many companies use Microsoft Dynamics GP? Or which countries can use Microsoft Dynamics CRM? How about the number of NFL teams who use Dynamics GP? Find out all that and more and...
View Article4 Questions to Ask To Lower the Cost of Accounting Software User Licenses
When you are trying to determine the price of accounting software here are 4 questions to ask your accounting software vendor or VAR: 1) How many accounting software licenses do I need? To...
View Article9 Interview Questions to Choose the Right ERP Software Data Center Hosting...
The latest buzz in the ERP software world is “cloud computing” (aka “software as a service/SAAS” or “hosting”). Basically this means that a data center, separate from your location, installs and...
View Article2010 World Cup Score Shows That Just One Goal Determines The Winner
Last night the competition between Spain and Netherlands was tight (and often violent). Both sides were even until the last 4 minutes of overtime when Spain kicked the winning goal. This reminded me...
View ArticleShould You Be Afraid of Adding ISV Products When Buying Microsoft Dynamics GP?
More than likely when you purchase an ERP/accounting software system like Microsoft Dynamics GP, the partner will recommend one or more add-on or ISV products along with the main system. But hold on...
View ArticleTake the Quiz – 7 Signs Your Company Needs To Upgrade Your ERP/Accounting...
Does your company need to upgrade your ERP/accounting software systems? Take this quiz to find out. Quiz: Have you, or others in your company, said the following? Choose all that apply: _____“Our...
View Article3 Accounting Software Selection Tips Buyers Usually Forget
There are lots of tips out there about how to choose the the right ERP/accounting software. But these are 3 tips that can be easily overlooked: 1) Flexibility – choose a system that is easy to...
View ArticleEligibility & Exclusions for the Microsoft Dynamics ERP “Buy 1, Get 3” Sales...
On March 1, 2011, Microsoft announced the “Buy 1 Get 3” promotion. According to Microsoft, “This promotion targets growing and medium-sized businesses that wish to take advantage of the rich...
View Article3 Tips to Save Money When Buying Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP Software – Users,...
When a company decides to upgrade their ERP/Accounting software to a package like Microsoft Dynamics GP, the first question that comes to everyone’s minds is, “How much does Microsoft Dynamics GP...
View ArticleWhy You Should Review Your ERP Software in Your Annual Business Checkup
Once you have successfully implemented an ERP system in your business, you deserve a pat on the back and maybe even a cake. That celebration, however, should not last indefinitely. At some point, you...
View ArticleWarning: Beware of ERP Software Demos
If you have ever gone shopping for any business software that required more than a little spending money, you have probably met with vendors and tried out demos of their products. For the vendors, it...
View ArticleERP Software Implementation Failure, Is the Software Always to Blame?
Businesses typically implement accounting/ERP software systems with hopes of making their daily processes run more smoothly and efficiently. Therefore, it is only natural for them to start blaming...
View ArticleCAL Business Solutions Launches “CAL Marketplace” To Connect Microsoft...
There are hundreds of ISV/Add on products available for Microsoft Dynamics GP. And as a Microsoft Dynamics GP partner, we often recommend specific ISV products to our existing clients and new customers...
View ArticleConnecticut Professional Services Company Finds the Right Microsoft Dynamics...
Women’s Health USA is a large managed services organization in Avon, Connecticut that provides professional services to doctors’ offices. Their success depends largely on the strength of their back...
View Article70 Dynamics GP Sessions at Convergence 2012 Are Not Just for Dynamics Customers
Convergence is the annual Microsoft Dynamics customer event but it is NOT just for Microsoft Dynamics customers. If you are considering a Microsoft Dynamics purchase, Convergence is the place for you....
View ArticleManagement Reporter Tip: How to Maintain Logins and Default Company Settings...
Do you find that each time you log into Management Reporter on Terminal Server or Citrix, you need to re-enter your login and default company? The reason those are lost between sessions is that their...
View ArticleMicrosoft Dynamics GP Integration Experts Prove Custom Applications Can...
Many New England companies we work with, especially in the distribution industry, have custom, proprietary business specific applications that are critical to running their business. Some ERP vendors...
View ArticleMicrosoft Dynamics GP 2013 Extended Pack Module Descriptions
In my last post, Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Starter Pack Module Descriptions, you learned which modules every user of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 will receive for free. The price of Microsoft Dynamics...
View ArticleWhat’s New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013? Descriptions of 60 New Features
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 is scheduled to be released December 1, 2013. But how is Microsoft Dynamics GP different than previous releases? What are the new features in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013?...
View ArticleBig Changes to Convergence 2013 Agenda – Better or Worse?
Convergence is Microsoft Dynamics largest annual user convention. (But there are plenty of prospective users there too. You even get special colored badges so everyone can treat you like a VIP). This...
View ArticleConvergence 2013 Offers More Expo Time Than Convergence 2012
Every year our Dynamics GP Clients (and prospective clients) who attend Convergence say that time in the Expo Center, talking to the hundreds of ISV vendors that support Dynamics with add on products,...
View ArticleA Free Tool for Dynamics GP That Microsoft Excel Users Will Love
In my experience, people who use Microsoft Dynamics LOVE Microsoft Excel. (This applies to people considering using Microsoft Dynamics GP too.) Excel tools for Microsoft Dynamics GP are always popular...
View ArticleDynamics GP Video Tip: How to Customize the Home Page Part 1 – Choose Your...
Read original post on CAL's Dynamics GP Tips & Tricks Blog A benefit of Microsoft Dynamics GP is the role based user interface. But what if you want to change the role that was set up for you, or...
View ArticleVideo: Three Ways to Get to Know Your Connecticut Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner
When you are choosing a Microsoft Dynamics GP partner, how do you get to know them? Reviewing their website is a start, but a great website can disguise a not so great company. If a salesperson comes...
View ArticleDynamics GP Video Tip: Using My Reports Feature – How to Customize the Home...
Read original post on the CAL Business Solutions Tips & Tricks Blog. One thing users love about Microsoft Dynamics GP is the strong financial reporting. You can use the “My Reports” feature on the...
View ArticleHow Will Sales Tax Legislation Affect Your Business?
Whether you conduct business online or on Main Street, you are likely aware of a bill that has been making its way through Congress- the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (MFA). If it passes, internet...
View ArticleDynamics GP Video Tip: How to Create a Dynamics GP SmartList Favorite and...
SmartList for Microsoft Dynamics GP is an excellent tool. And you can be even more productive when you learn how to create and edit a SmartList favorite and SmartList reminder. In this video we show...
View ArticleConsumer Cheat Sheet – 30 Questions To Ask About The Cost of Accounting Software
CFOs specialize in finances. For them money truly is everything. Every investment their companies make should eventually further their financial growth. ERP software is a major investment that could...
View ArticleMicrosoft Distribution Expert Offers Advice On Effective ERP for Distributors
As your distribution business expands and faces greater challenges in this global market, you may eventually need to re-evaluate your ERP system, or lack thereof, and decide if it is time to make a...
View ArticleTop 10 Tips for Everyday Users To Survive An ERP Software Change
In my last blog post, How is a Dynamics GP Software Consultant Like a Bartender?, I acknowledged that change is hard. And using new ERP software is a big change. But the bottom line is, if you company...
View ArticleWhat is Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and What Can It Do For...
There is a lot of buzz around the exciting reporting tool for Microsoft Dynamics GP called Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). Because it is very powerful, people tend to think it is...
View ArticleInfographic: How Technology Changed Accounting From 1494 to 2013
This infographic shows the start of modern accounting in 1494 when Luca Pacioli first described the systems of debits, credits, journals and ledgers. Then outlines the difference between how processes...
View Article10 Reasons Microsoft Thinks You Might Divorce Your Dynamics GP Partner
Microsoft realizes that you might not stay with the same Dynamics GP partner forever. At CAL Business Solutions we encourage long term relationships but as we outlined in our post, How to Divorce Your...
View ArticleHow to Divorce Your Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner
Many people compare the ERP software evaluation process as dating and choosing a Dynamics GP implementation partner as marriage. We all hope we will live happily ever after, but sadly sometimes...
View ArticleDynamics GP + SalesPad + Connectwise Equal Winning Solution for Tech Firm
PCNet Inc. has been using Microsoft Dynamics GP for over 10 years, and the ERP software has served the company well. Recently, the Connecticut-based cloud, disaster recovery, and managed IT service...
View ArticleCost Comparison of Using Microsoft Dynamics GP for Internal Payroll vs. ADP...
When someone is considering purchasing Microsoft Dynamics GP the question can arise – should I use the payroll module* from Microsoft Dynamics GP or continue to outsource to a payroll company like ADP?...
View ArticleChoose ERP Software That Knows How to Play Nice With Others
For some reason, some business applications are dedicated to locking out software from other providers. The rationale seems to be ‘If our application only plays nice with our other first-party...
View ArticleThe Best Excel Training Experience Ever – Over Skype!
Let’s face it, finance professionals love Excel. I had one client proudly tell me recently that he was a “power pivot geek”. So even though this is a blog dedicated to accounting software, I want to...
View ArticleAre Project Managements Fees a Sneaky Way To Increase the Cost of Dynamics GP?
When companies are looking to save money on the cost of a Dynamics GP implementation, many times the first thing they want to cut out is time quoted for “project management.” After all, hasn’t this...
View Article10 Phases Included in a Dynamics GP Implementation Project Plan
In our last post Are Project Managements Fees a Sneaky Way To Increase the Cost of Dynamics GP? we stressed the need to have a Microsoft Dynamics GP Implementation Project Plan. This is an outline of...
View ArticleOfficial Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 Videos
As more people start to use Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 you will start to see more demo videos online. However here are two official Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 videos directly from the Microsoft...
View ArticleCan I Still Buy Great Plains Accounting Software?
Yes, you can still buy Great Plains accounting software; it just has a different name. Change is hard. People who “grew up” in finance departments using Great Plains software still call the software...
View ArticleHow Much Does New Accounting Software Cost?
When a company decides that it is time to upgrade from accounting software like QuickBooks, the first question is: “How much does it cost?” It’s not as easy as finding a price tag on the bottom of the...
View ArticleCloud vs. On-Premises: Cost (TCO) Calculator
Cloud or on-premises? How to understand real cost differences between both technologies? Are the cost savings given from cloud providers reliable? There are lots of misconceptions when answering to...
View ArticleE-Everything – a unique possibility for all business processes for a...
E-Everything – a unique possibility for all business processes for a power-packed distributor When all industries are now moving towards digital transformations, the distribution sector is sitting on...
View ArticleManufacturers Gain Competitive Advantage with ERP
Download Free White paper Here Successful manufacturers have long relied on modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to gain a competitive edge. The ability to capture and analyze data is...
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