WebSan Solutions GP Blog

Go from Great Pains to Great Plains with MS Dynamics GP

2013-05-21T14:09:44Z

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Today companies struggle with a volume of information that has the force of a tidal wave. You can either float or sink into that wave, depending on whether or not you can leverage the exponential growth of business data. The current thinking around big data though, tends to be built around a very simplistic model. According to that, you acquire large amounts of data in lots of formats from various sources. Then apply some business intelligence...(read more)

Web Based Dynamics Reporting

2013-05-20T16:00:07Z

Need access to your Dynamics GP data on the go? Not able to manage your team while outside the office? Access your Dynamics GP data from anywhere using the WebSan TEX Portal . With two layers of security, staff can view GP Reports from anywhere they might be. Now your staff can have access to the information they need, whenever they need it! For more information about WebSan’s TEX Portal or Dynamics GP services, please contact Adam via adam.macintosh@websan.com. Adam MacIntosh is...(read more)

Time Off Requests

2013-05-16T16:59:14Z

With the May Long Weekend just a couple days away, many friends and coworkers are taking time-off to be with family. WebSan has recently release a new Time-Off Request module to our TEX (Time & Expense) Portal for Dynamics GP. The Time-Off Request module is a new optional add-on allowing staff to request paid or unpaid leave for vacation, jury duty, etc. Non-working days (typically weekends), holidays (i.e. Christmas, Easter) & time-off reasons are configurable by company. Employees...(read more)

BYOD Could Provide Tremendous Increase in Employee Satisfaction

2013-05-14T20:16:33Z

According to Webopedia , BYOD (Bring your own device ) refers to employees who bring their own computing devices – such as smartphones, laptops and PDAs – to the workplace for use and connectivity on the corporate network. Employees want to have the ability to work anywhere using their own device. Work flexibility is one of the key elements required in order to recruit good talent and increase employee retention. Companies are reporting a reduction in employee turnover because BYOD and work shifting...(read more)

Switch to the Cloud and Reduce your Costs

2013-05-10T16:36:38Z

Organizations across all industries are increasingly looking to the cloud as a way to help boost their productivity, revenues, returns on technology investments and customer satisfaction. It is important to realize that cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are not easier to implement or use than on-premise systems. However, when implemented properly, cloud ERP system software can save organizations a lot of money. These cost savings come in the form of reduced IT staffing and reduced...(read more)

WebSan Solutions has been featured in the Globe and Mail!

2013-05-08T14:38:49Z

Each week, the Globe and Mail seeks out expert advice to help a small or medium-sized company overcome a key issue. WebSan’s challenge was: How can WebSan persuade its clients to take training and implementation more seriously while preserving good business relationships? We had three experts give us advice, and they came up with the following: Make a case Spend time with the senior management of its clients to press the importance of both sides adhering to the original training schedule. ...(read more)

ExtJS 4 – Keeping Store Loads to a Minimum

2013-04-24T13:15:28Z

When creating a user interface, you always want it to feel smooth and fast as you can, and any time that the user is left waiting on the system decreases the appearance of how fast your system is. Delays on web applications can be caused from things such as processing lots of data, to constantly requesting new data from the server. It’s the latter case that I’m going to look at today and show a method that can reduce the amount of times you request data from the server. For a working example, say...(read more)

WebSan Solutions makes CDN’s Top 100 Solution Provider of 2012 list

2013-04-23T14:00:03Z

WebSan Solutions Inc., a cloud Microsoft Dynamics Certified Partner and IT consulting and solutions provider , has been recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 Solution Providers in 2012 by Computer Dealer News (CDN). WebSan has over a decade of experience in Enterprise Software solutions, business and financial accounting software. The list was announced April 16th, 2013 at the Top 100 Solution Providers Awards Gala. CDN is the voice of Canada’s IT channel community for more than 25 years...(read more)

New Features in Office 2013 that benefit a Small to Medium Business!

2013-04-19T13:00:17Z

The last release of Microsoft Office was in 2010, now three years later Microsoft unveils their new “sleek appearance” and features with Office 2013. The new appearance coincides with the Windows 8 look; they’ve added better functional improvement and links to SharePoint and SkyDrive. There is the option of purchasing the software separately or getting Office 365 for your business. Still questioning if it’s time to upgrade? Here are some features that I’ve done research on that might change your...(read more)

Perceptions about Cloud ERP

2013-04-12T13:00:53Z

When there’s a question that needs an answer, we are quick to Google it to find a solution. If you wanted to inform your boss about the benefits of moving to Cloud ERP, how would you go about it? Just remember your trying to convince someone that might need more convincing than your average person [...]...(read more)

A fool proof method of using credit cards to pay vendors in Dynamics GP

2013-04-08T13:30:38Z

Three common ways of making a payment using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains are cash, credit and cheque payments. I’m not a pro Dynamics GP user; I’ve always paid vendors using cash and cheque payments. I came across Victoria Yudin’s blog “Using credit cards to pay vendors in Dynamics GP”. I found her blog to be [...]...(read more)

Compare SaaS Against On-Premise Software

2013-04-02T13:32:23Z

As Cloud technologies continue to evolve, more and more software buyers are seriously evaluating software as a service (SaaS) solutions against on-premise offerings. While there are many factors that influence which deployment model is best for any particular business (e.g., ability to manage IT internally and speed of deployment) the cost of the system is [...]...(read more)

SSRS PHP Tips and Tricks: Default parameters

2013-04-01T15:07:36Z

Have you ever wanted to share a report between several different people or companies, but wanted the report to only display data for that specific person or company? This can be tricky with a multi company or multi person database. However there is an easy way to do this, and it’s not coping and pasting [...]...(read more)

Implementing BC PST & PEI HST in Dynamics GP

2013-03-27T19:15:10Z

As of April 1, 2013, the Government of Prince Edward Island is implementing the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). The combined HST rate in PEI will be 14%, of which 5% will represent the federal part and 9% the provincial part. Further, the Government of British Columbia will be eliminating the HST and reinstating PST and [...]...(read more)

WebSan Saves the Day and Your Budget! Helping You Become More Efficient by Using Their Web Based Time and Expense Management System

2013-03-15T13:00:06Z

Save Money by Switching to a Cloud Hosted Solution Do you manage your financial accounting using an on premise solution? Are you spending a lot of money on licensing? WebSan Solutions offers business the option of switching to a cloud hosting solution. They offer faster deployment options when compared to on-premise. You can save on licensing because [...]...(read more)

Phasing Out the Penny Using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

2013-03-11T14:27:23Z

In 2012 the government announced in their Economic Action Plan that they would phase out the penny. The reason for it out was due to the cost of producing the penny, relative to their face value. February 4, 2013 was the last day that the penny would be made. One thing to note is that [...]...(read more)

Let Cloud Computing Improve your Business Productivity!

2013-03-04T17:59:27Z

The dictionary definition of productivity is: “the quality of being productive or having the power to produce”. Some businesses prefer a structured environment, while others prefer a flexible environment. But every business strives to be productive, efficient and proactive. The cloud computing movement has allowed businesses to free up time to focus on other aspects [...]...(read more)

Determining the Best Reporting Tool for the Job

2013-02-28T15:29:57Z

There is no doubt that Microsoft Dynamics GP offers a wide variety of custom reporting methods that can enable anyone in your organization to get real-time reporting quickly and easily – whether it be SmartLists, Linked Excel Reports, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), or Management Reporter (MR). As a report developer, typically it’s not [...]...(read more)

Microsoft adds Skype to its CRM application

2013-02-11T14:30:04Z

Since Microsoft has released an update to its Dynamics CRM Online software , they decided to add a new capability to its system. Skype is a service that allows back and forth communication with people by voice and video using a microphone and a webcam, and instant messaging over the Internet. Users could make Skype calls when using Dynamics CRM . Microsoft has said that this new feature will “Guide sales and service professionals through pre-defined lead, opportunity and case management processes...(read more)

Reduce Overhead and Manual Work with WebSan Solutions Inc.’s Latest Release of its Time and Expense Portal for Dynamics GP.

2013-02-08T14:00:14Z

WebSan Solutions Inc., Largest Canadian Cloud Dynamics GP Partner announced the latest release of its Time and Expense portal for Dynamics GP. Working with Microsoft Dynamics GP for many years has given WebSan the opportunity to help clients overcome many business challenges. Their latest Time and Expense Portal continues to allow Dynamics GP users to enter time and expenses anytime, anywhere without the typical limitations of Microsoft’s Business Portal solution. Some of the key features...(read more)

Resolving The “File not found: VBA6.dll” Error

2013-02-04T16:13:11Z

There are a number of recorded issues with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 and 2010 when attempting to reference VBA code on 64-bit machines. Both Office 2010 and Crystal Reporting are known culprits in causing this issue to occur, as their installations update some system registry keys for VBA 6 incorrectly. Office 2010 references VB7, thus it should not be affecting keys it does not require. Registry Keys are used by the system as container objects, similar to folders, that can store values or further...(read more)

Report Writer Tricks #1: Copy Formatting from an Existing Report for a New Company

2013-01-29T18:13:59Z

If you have ever created any customized reports from within Microsoft Dynamics GP , then you are quite aware of how reporting can be a useful tool in extracting the exact information needed to increase your productivity and make effective business decisions. While there are a number of different reporting methods that can be utilized (such as SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SmartLists, and Word Templates), the most popular and basis for reporting within GP is Report Writer. While exceptionally...(read more)

The Essential Information for a Good ERP Quote

2013-01-22T14:00:51Z

There are several different elements that need to be well thought-out in order to receive a good ERP quote. Enterprise Resource Planning by definition is a system that integrates information across a company using services such as: finance/accounting, manufacturing, sales, customer relationship management (CRM) and more. You want to make sure that you get a quote that’s in your budget but you don’t want to sacrifice the essentials to stay within your budget either. Make some room in your budget for...(read more)

5 Common ERP Mistakes and How to Fix Them

2013-01-18T16:17:44Z

Implementing a new ERP Software is a time for new learning experiences and challenges. There are some common mistakes that you want to avoid when implementing ERP software, remember this list so you can become a hero and not a victim of poor planning. Mistake 1: Not selecting the right vendor Browsing through a vendor’s website can’t determine if they are right for you. Call the company and speak with someone, this gives you the chance to ask questions about the company and their services. Don...(read more)

Let The Power of Microsoft Dynamics GP Work For You

2013-01-11T21:48:56Z

Still wondering what choosing Microsoft Dynamics GP ultimately means for your business? Our clients who have adopted Dynamics GP often mention terms such as Value Added, Productivity, Familiarity and Innovation within days of implementation and it’s easy to see why. Exceptional customer experiences begin with the people who make your business possible. By providing these very people with the right tools to boost their productivity and in turn increase their value added activities, they will ultimately...(read more)