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ERP implementation projects have a reputation for going over budget. But that does not mean your spending has to turn in a runaway train. In this guide, our experts share simple, no-nonsense advice to help you keep control of your ERP spending and your sanity intact. Follow it to get the ERP system you need at a price you can afford.

With the unprecedented supply chain challenges of the last couple of years, plus the speed at which technology changes, every distributor eventually reaches a point where they struggle to keep up. How do you know when you’ve reached that point? For many, the signs are hard to miss, but for others, the symptoms are less severe.

It can be hard to know when to break up with your entry level accounting system or outdated manufacturing ERP. Just like with any long-term relationship, it’s easy to fall into a comfortable familiarity. Could you be making the all-too-common mistake of justifying your decision to delay action based on incorrect assumptions? It’s not surprising many manufacturers believe they’re saving money by putting off their upgrade. But what if that’s a false sense of security? What if holding on to outdated or ill-fitting software is costing your business tens of thousands or more in lost opportunities?

Regardless of why you buy an ERP, the investment must pay off. So, you’re wise to learn from the experience of others. In the eBook, “10 Things Every Successful ERP Implementation has in Common,” we discuss why the best approach to successfully implementing an ERP system is careful planning. The advice we lay out here is not novel or new. It’s based on research and cumulative knowledge we’ve collected over 30 years in the industry.

You’ve been using Microsoft Dynamics GP for years now and this workhorse of a solution feels like your best pair of comfy, worn in socks. And that feels great! But like socks, it’s easy to get so comfortable you cannot see your software is ready to be retired.

The e-guide “4 Warning Signs Your ERP is Outdated” can help you decide if it’s time to move on and figure out where to go from here.

Contrary to what you may think, especially if you don’t have an extensive internal IT team, ERP implementation is not a DIY project. Squeezing every drop from your ERP investment is about more than getting the software up and running. It requires steadfast project management, expert software development skills, a readiness to handle change management issues and an ability to train and support users successfully.

Without all that, you doom your ERP implementation project to fail from the start. Don’t let yours be another statistic! Let us help you escape this disastrous mistake and show you the easy way to find the right ERP partner for you.

With “ERP Buying is Easy if You Do it Smart”, a guide to ERP research you’ll go from “I don’t know where to begin” to “I found the ERP for me.”

You don’t shop for an ERP every day. And, with so many things to consider and countless options to choose from, it’s no surprise the task often overwhelms buyers and leaves them feeling lost. But if you’re looking for a guide to ERP research to demystify the ERP buying process, you’ve come to the right place!

Based on our over 28 years’ experience helping businesses of all shapes and sizes find their ERP match, this no-nonsense ERP buying guide tells you everything you need to know and walks you through the process step-by-step.

Microsoft has made it clear its ERP solution of choice from now on, and where it will devote the lion’s share of its time and resources, is Dynamics 365, not GP. A harsh reality which leaves many loyal Dynamics GP users wondering, “what’s next?” While Dynamics 365 is an excellent fit for some, other Dynamics GP users find as a rather new product, it still lacks some features they need. Thus, leaving them with no choice but to search for other Microsoft Dynamics GP cloud alternatives. So, if you’re ready to replace GP and want to look outside the Dynamics box, where should you begin? For many of our clients seeking a modern tool to help them usher in life after GP, the obvious answer has been the fastest growing cloud ERP, Acumatica.

Just because you’re not an enterprise doesn’t mean you have to settle for legacy ERP or entry-level accounting software. Grow your business faster on a future-proof cloud ERP platform.

Acumatica General Business Edition gives growing companies the tools they need to increase revenue, reduce costs, and exceed customer expectations.

Find out more in this new eBook.

• Gain a deeper understanding of your operations.
• Make better decisions about growing your business.
• Avoid rising costs and bad service from your ERP vendor.
• Eliminate data silos and capture data faster.
• Hear success stories from companies that are thriving with Acumatica.

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Why use ERP with CRM? Because your business lives or dies by revenue generation and customer service. Because sales enablement and customer service should be every employee’s responsibility. And because the market is changing too quickly for your staff to waste time toggling between applications.

In this eBook, you’ll find out how to:

• Gain efficiency and hit your revenue goals.
• Achieve complete transparency in your marketing and sales pipelines.
• Support unlimited users by scaling up your business platform.
• Drive growth and customer retention.
• Use dashboard-based reports to inform decisions and set priorities.

The month-end close should be just another day of the week. Unfortunately, for most accountants, it’s a guaranteed headache. They spend hours tracking down information, reconciling numbers, and correcting errors. And even when they’re finished, they wonder if they got it all right.

Put an end to this time-consuming, frustrating process. Cloud ERP can automate many of the most labor-intensive tasks your accountants face each month—freeing them up to better serve the needs of your executives.

Considering the breakneck pace at which our world and technology is changing, it’s no surprise that some Dynamics SL users and potential buyers are wondering whether a software created over three decades ago can keep up. 

In "The Future of Microsoft Dynamics SL, What You Need to Know", you will learn:

1. How the cloud is affecting the future of Dynamics SL.
2. What the introduction of Microsoft’s cloud ERP (Dynamics 365) means for legacy solutions, like SL.
3. Why you can’t afford to delay your digital transformation any longer.
4. How the sudden shift to remote work is changing the way businesses look at ERP.

Are you skipping a key step in your ERP software selection process?

Your mind’s made up. Now is the time for choosing an ERP system to help your business grow, or for replacing one that’s long since seen better days. This is a big decision, one that will affect your organization for years to come and has enough moving parts to make your head spin. So, you know you need to take things slow and do your research. If you’ve already begun your research, you’ve probably come across countless pages of Google search results filled with experts telling you what questions you must ask ERP vendors and implementation partners before you sign on the dotted line. Sure, this is useful advice. But those questions aren’t the start of your ERP buying story, they’re the middle.

Want to get more done in less time? These expert tips and tricks will have you navigating Dynamics GP like a pro, saving you valuable time and effort. 

What can we expect during our Dynamics GP upgrade?  It’s a question we get a lot when clients first start thinking about upgrading their Dynamics GP software.  This diagram lays out the basic steps our consultants will take you through during your Dynamics GP upgrade project.  As with any project, knowing what comes next will help you be better prepared and put your mind at ease. 

With the October 2019 release, Microsoft Dynamics GP moved to a new modern lifecycle. This is a big shift from the traditional lifecycle where you had mainstream support and extended support, each for a certain number of years after the release of a new Dynamics GP version. Learn what this move means for you and the support you receive from Microsoft.

Get step-by-step instructions and best practices for setting up GP for new users, tips for navigating GP with ease and retrieving important information from the system.