5 ways to maximize screen space on a small monitor



by Tim Gavin 20. April 2012 05:26
I recently became  the proud caretaker of an  AOC e1649Fwu 16" Portable USB Monitor for use out in the field. Since the screen resolution is only 1366 X 768 versus my old 1280 X 1024, I have a little less space to work with. Also with the advent of smaller laptop screens in general, a... [More]

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Excel: Fix a zero NOT displayed as a hyphen



by Tim Gavin 20. April 2012 03:32
I have always preferred the accounting number format in Excel. A component of that format is that zeros are displayed as hyphens (-), like this: Sometimes, however, a zero will be displayed in it’s full elliptical glory with no apparent explanation. The reason, usually, is that there is some sort... [More]

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How to Capture the Advantages of Cloud Computing While Avoiding the Risks



by Jim Drumm 29. March 2012 05:32
You’ve heard them before, the advantages of cloud computing are plentiful, but you also need to be leery of the potential risks. One way to do this is to ask the right questions: Should you be looking at Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) or Platform as a... [More]

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Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable at the Heart of your Business



by Jim Drumm 23. March 2012 03:01
There is no doubt that financials is the lifeblood of your organization.  At the heart of your financials are the processes surrounding accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).  If you can successfully manage both AP and AR, you’ll see healthier overall business success, b... [More]

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CRM Anywhere Takes Mobility to the Next Level



by Jim Drumm 14. March 2012 05:00
Many businesses provide cell phones to their employees and some even offer tablets.  Whether or not you do, it’s likely your employees have and use these devices themselves.  In this fast-paced, technology-focused world, our devices are not only providing greater conveniences, they a... [More]

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Spreadsheets are Helpful, But You Can’t Rely on Them Forever



by Jim Drumm 12. March 2012 06:18
In the early stages, many businesses look to spreadsheets to store and calculate important business data.  Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long before you outgrow the simplicity of spreadsheets.  Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software offers the ability to organize and report dat... [More]

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3 Ways In-Depth Reporting Can Transform Your Business



by Jim Drumm 5. March 2012 06:26
Most businesses don’t realize how cryptic their reporting system is until they see how advanced it really can be by just implementing ERP software.  We’ve seen this transformation for a number of clients and want to share three ways reporting can actually help save your business.&nb... [More]

Planning for the Future: Upgrade for your ERP Software



by Jim Drumm 28. February 2012 04:42
Many of us would like to implement an ERP solution once and not have to worry about it again, but this is not realistic and can put your company at risk.  Chances are good that you aren’t driving the same car you did 5 years ago and I highly doubt you are even using the same cell phone yo... [More]

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Four Tips to Selecting and Implementing Quality ERP Software



by Jim Drumm 23. February 2012 08:21
There are tricks, there are tests, and there are questions you should ask. But the four most important things to keep in mind when selecting and implementing quality ERP Software are in this blog… Business Requirements: You wouldn’t trade in your car for a boat if you didn’t ... [More]

Three Reasons Why ERP Software is a Must for Financial Management



by Jim Drumm 15. February 2012 04:30
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software can do a number of things for your business. One of its main perks is the financial management capabilities. Microsoft Dynamics® ERP software improves financial management in the following three ways: Compliancy: It’s not a great feeling hav... [More]

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With Microsoft Dynamics CRM Mobile, You Can Have CRM Anywhere!



by Jim Drumm 6. February 2012 06:51
With the Microsoft Dynamics Q2 2012 Service Update, Microsoft Dynamics CRM continues to lead the way in innovation by bringing a new cloud based mobile CRM service called Microsoft Dynamics CRM Mobile. This mobile solution will work across a variety of platforms marking availability on most popular ... [More]

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What Mobile Technology Trends Mean for Your CRM Software



by Jim Drumm 6. February 2012 05:35
You can’t help but notice the major emphasis people are putting on mobile devices these days. They are the wave of the future, and one that can make businesses more productive and efficient. But what does this mean for your existing CRM software? This means it’s time to accept mobility ... [More]

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There’s gold in your data



by Jeff Rudolph 1. February 2012 05:57
All businesses have data on their customers. In the worst case scenario it is on paper, in the best case its in a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. In reality, it is somewhere in between. Regardless of where the information is kept, many organizations do not use this data to its full po... [More]

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Social Media Plus CRM Equals a Winning Combination



by Jim Drumm 24. January 2012 05:26
Social media is invading nearly every aspect of business.  There seems to be a Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter link on nearly every website, print ad, and commercial ads.  If you aren’t using social media to reach out to your customers, then you could be missing important opportunitie... [More]

Bridging Three Manufacturing Sectors into One Microsoft Dynamics Product



by Jim Drumm 18. January 2012 03:50
“Most businesses are dynamic with many different operations and processes that together help keep you at the forefront of your marketplace.  Manufacturing operations have the added factors of inventory, production, and supply chain management for their products.  As complicated as th... [More]

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