ERP SoftwareBlog - SL

ERP SoftwareBlog - SL
  • Apple and Microsoft Living in Supply Chain Harmony

    Some of the most compelling tech news used to come from conversations or comparisons between the late Steve Jobs, former CEO of Apple and Bill Gates, former CEO of Microsoft .  They each offered a stark contrast to the other as two colossal tech giants...
  • For Project-Driven Organizations, Compliance Is a Snap with Microsoft Dynamics SL

    Complying with regulations can be like hacking a path through a jungle; and like jungle bush, new regulations grow all the time. Project-driven organizations must often submit detailed billing data that is in compliance with complex regulatory and industry...
  • Project Management and Accounting Extraordinaire with Dynamics SL – Part 2

    Project managers need quick access to information about risks, issues, and status reports for each project. In addition, they need to keep track of hundreds of details in order to deliver a project on time and on budget. Here are ways Dynamics SL enables...
  • The Time is Right to Get Current on Your Dynamics GP or SL Maintenance Plan!

    For a limited time, any customer who has lapsed on their Microsoft Dynamics Business Ready Enhancement Plans can renew their plan with discounted lapsed fees; (you can save thousands). From April 10, 2013 through June 21, 2013, customers who have lapsed...
  • Project Management and Accounting Extraordinaire with Dynamics SL – Part 1

    Project-driven companies have unique needs. When they have antiquated methods for collecting day-to-day accounting information outside the accounting staff’s purview, it causes headaches for both the accounting department and project managers, not the...
  • Finding the Right Software/Technology Partner

    Too often, companies ready to migrate to a new ERP accounting solution focus so much on searching for the right product at a price that fits their budget, that they overlook how crucial it is to find the right implementing partner. They get so mired in...
  • Convergence 2013: Microsoft Dynamics SL Administration for the Newbie – March 18th

    If you are new to Microsoft Dynamics SL, this presentation is one you simply cannot miss! Rick Feterick  an Account Manager for Crestwood Associates with 20+ years’ experience with SL (including owning his own Dynamics SL business), will be presenting...
  • Video: Non-Profit Organization Upgrades to Dynamics SL 2011

    American Planning Association , a leading non-profit education and membership organization, upgrades to Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 for reporting, financial and project accounting functionality. A long time SBS Group client, American Planning implemented...
  • Government Contractors’ First Step for Success: Engage with a Partner Who Knows the Rules (FAR, CAS, and DCAA Audits)

    The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is contained in a book that is 1,792 pages and almost two and a half inches thick. The government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) are described in another book that isn’t much smaller. It is 841 pages and 1.5 inches...
  • 4 Steps to a Successful ERP Software Implementation – Prove Before You Purchase!

    A few years ago, a Standish Group study reported that 50.4% of IT implementation and customization projects in companies with less that $200 million in annual revenue were NOT successful. They were challenged, meaning they were over budget, over time...
  • Frogs and ERP Software

    “You remember the boiling frog story, right? Yeah, the frog (who is pretty smart) when placed in boiling water will jump out. But, if placed in cold water and gradually heated will not perceive the danger and will be cooked,” ponders Mark Hoekstra, CPIM...
  • New White Paper! Learn 4 Keys to Successful Government Contracting

    Are you doing or pursuing contracts with the Department of Defense or another federal or state agency? Then our new white paper will help. It lays out four essential ingredients an organization must have to pass government audits and fulfill contracts...
  • Reduce Time, Save Money through Expense Utility in Dynamics SL

    Are you emailing, faxing, or mailing copies of receipts every month for expense reimbursement? If so, you are wasting valuable time and money. The Expense Utility Solution for Microsoft Dynamics SL allows you to upload receipts to expense reports through...
  • Free Trial of Cloud Hosted Mircosoft Dynamics GP Online

    The Microsoft Dynamics ERP Cloud Hosting Partners of the ERP Software Blog offer a free 30 day Trial of Microsoft Dynamics ERP. A cloud hosted Microsoft Dynamics ERP solution provides all the robust business functionality of a traditional premise based...
  • “25 Brilliant Ideas” White Paper Includes 2 Solutions for Project Accounting and Government Compliance

    When we at Synergy Business Solutions were asked to contribute to the new ERP Software Blog white paper, 25 Brilliant Ideas to Outsmart Your Competition with Microsoft Dynamics ERP , we said we could probably come up with more ideas just for Dynamics...
  • 30-Day Free Trial of Microsoft Dynamics SL Project Accounting in the Cloud

    At Synergy Business Solutions, we offer a 30-day free trial of Dynamics SL in the Cloud  —Microsoft’s flagship project accounting solution which includes financial management and is designed for the needs of government contractors, other project...
  • Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 (Solomon) Modules – Business Essentials, Advanced Management & A La Carte

    Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 delivers comprehensive built-in functionality that’s ideal for project-driven organizations. It also offers integrated project management and accounting and provides powerful support for professional services, construction management...
  • 6 Advantages of Hosting Microsoft Dynamics ERP (SL) in the Cloud

    Hosting Microsoft Dynamics ERP in the Cloud is a viable option for companies that don’t have IT resources available or can’t afford the capital expenditures necessary for an on-premise ERP solution. They can save money on IT infrastructure...
  • Video: Insurance Broker Utilizes Dynamics SL & CRM

    Napco, a leading wholesale broker of commercial property insurance coverage , utilizes the reporting, extensibility and integration of Microsoft Dynamics SL to increase efficiencies and save time. Years ago, Napco contacted SBS Group and implemented Microsoft...
  • Attach It! With Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 FP1

    The newest release of Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 FP1 makes it easy for users to attach ERP documents to Dynamics SL data and screens. Using the newly enhanced Notes Icon now allows both entering  notes and associating files with specific information....
  • Increase Project Insight with Dynamics SL 2011 FP1 Enhancements

    In the latest version of Dynamics SL 2011, Microsoft realized the need for project managers to see the same data as project accountants. Microsoft created the Connector for Microsoft Project Server 2010 and Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 FP1 to help companies...
  • Podcast: Microsoft Dynamics SL Solutions for Government Contractors

    Project based organizations like government contractors and not-for-profits, are implementing Microsoft Dynamics SL for its full suite of financial, project, and distribution capabilities.  The platform also improves the  project management by handling...
  • We Have Business Analyzer—Do We Still Need BI?

    Business Analyzer is a welcome tool to view Dynamics data and delegate tasks to other users.  On the other hand, BIO is a fully customizable business intelligence solution, incorporating advanced visualization, value-added content, and a modeling and...
  • Telecommunications Engineering Firm Improves Project Accounting, Cash Flow, and Data Access

    “We would not be as successful today without Microsoft Dynamics SL and Synergy. Their integrated solution vastly improved our job costing, invoicing process, cash flow, and exchange of real-time data.” - E. Robin Smyth, President, Gillespie, Prudhon &...
  • Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 Feature Pack 1 to Release in Late September

    Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 Feature Pack 1 was built to help your business stay ahead of the game in this rapidly changing business market. Now you can give the right people at your company access to timely information they need to make everyday decisions...