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Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 New Features- Applications

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What’s New in Dynamics GP 2015? — Changes to Canadian Payroll

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 has been released!

There are a number of changes and enhancements that make upgrading to 2015 inviting to GP users as organization’s plan the future of their systems. Canadian Payroll  has been made available in the Microsoft Dynamics GP Web Client.

  • Canadian Payroll now includes the following new capabilities:
  • Set up classes and set default entries that speeds up the process of entering pay and deduction records for new employees; create batches.
  • Enter payroll transactions in batches that can be used once, or on a recurring basis for transactions that you enter repeatedly.
  • Use reconciling process to check for discrepancies in employee financial information and for differences between detail and summary records.
  • Prepare Canadian Payroll reports that help you analyze payroll activity and identify errors in transaction entry, as well as standard reports including ROE statements and T4 slips.
  • Create customized checklists for month- quarter- and year-end procedures.

Learn how Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 can be deployed in Canadian Payroll functionality for your web client installs here.

For more information on Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015, please contact Steve Ewing at Endeavour Solutions.

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ClickDimension Overview: Email Marketing and Marketing Automation for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

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How to Buy an ERP in 5 Steps

It has been said that 73% of companies are dissatisfied after implementing an ERP solution. Few companies enter an ERP selection process with the end-state in mind and are won over by fancy product demos and talented sales people. It is important to take the time to really identify what part of your existing processes need improvement and identify a solution that will facilitate those changes and improvements – OTHERWISE you will only by putting fancy new screens on top of existing problems.

Sounds dire, doesn’t it? Well it really isn’t. Successful ERP Implementations require simply that you keep your end-state in mind… an End-State that must remain the focus of the initiative in every decision and conversation… an End-State that will define the evaluation of the initiative’s success. By following our five step process, organizations can arrive at an ERP decision and define their strategy relatively quickly – and become part of the 27% of companies that whose businesses are actually made BETTER because of their ERP.

 

Step 1. The Business Case–When the Basic Solution No Longer Fits

The right ERP implementation at the right time can truly help you make your business better… but only if it’s needed.

Ask yourself: Does your current system lack the capability to meet your organization’s needs?

Basic accounting software such as Quickbooks may no longer fit the needs of your growing business.

What are the company’s goals? Will a new system provide you with a measureable return on investment? Have you outgrown your existing infrastructure? Planning for the future is important when assessing what road to go down.

 

Step 2. Map your Current State

Question all of your existing processes. Is everything necessary? Are there any redundant steps? In addition to helping you define your critical requirements, this will also uncover any wasted process steps that need to be reworked before to going live on a new system.

When you implement a new ERP, you should also streamline your processes and create goals for the future.

 

Step 3. Document Critical Requirements

Document all of the critical requirements that are unique to your business… Then match to the options on your short list to those requirements. We are talking about critical requirements only here. Figure out what is truly different about how you do business.

We can all assume that most systems will have an “Aged Trial Balance”. This list should not be longer than two pages.

 

Step 4. Choosing the Right Technology and Partner – Ask for References

This is true both for the ERP Vendor AND your Implementation Partner.

Choosing the right partner can make the difference between the success or failure of an implementation.

Ask references from businesses that are similar to yours. This will give insights into the aspects of both the software and the partner that you should be considering.

Training and support after the implementation are critical and you need to trust in your service provider.

 

Step 5. The Demo

Seeing a demonstration prior to defining your requirements is a recipe for failure.

Note that this is the last (that is FINAL) step in the process. That isn’t to say that you can’t demo more than one product, but you should be fairly certain that the products you demo are a fit with your needs and have a good reputation with customers before you begin.

Have your preferred partner set up the software around your requirements and some of your data. The intention is to present the system as if it were live at your facility.

Again, this should be your final step to move ahead before negotiation.

It is critical that you take these steps before ever seeing a product demonstration.
By assessing your requirements with where you are, and where you want to go, you will be able to make informed choices with confidence when choosing both a system and a partner for your ERP implementation.

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Save on Microsoft Dynamics GP Licenses until December 16, 2014

Important Notice

From now until December 16, 2014 Microsoft and Endeavour Solutions are offering special pricing to existing Dynamics GP customers that require additional licenses. In order to qualify for any special discounts:

  • Businesses must purchase a minimum of 3 users or more
  • Accounts must be current on Microsoft enhancement
  • Licenses need to be ordered and paid for in advance of December 16, 2014

To learn more about what kind of discount your company qualifies for, please contact Steve Ewing Director of Business Development at Endeavour 905-542-2139 ext 213 or via email sewing@endeavoursolutions.ca

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