Move over QuickBooks; there's a new gunslinger in town.

Actually, if you're comparing the firepower between that old standby and Microsoft's accounting software (Dynamics NAV), it's like a little six-shooter versus an Uzi. That's because NAV is housed within Microsoft's enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. This software was designed to go beyond accounting and integrate all the operational functions of a business, including marketing and sales, finance, human resources, and operations.

Your business is finally ready to take it to the next level by installing Dynamics GP enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. You’ve looked at the competitors and realized the benefit of an all-in-one resource for financials, inventory and operations. You trust the Microsoft brand and love the potential for integrating the Microsoft office systems you’re already using, and the business intelligence found in Dynamics GP. The hard decision-making process is over, and you’re ready to get started.

Say “Goodbye” to Microsoft CRM and “Hello” to Microsoft Dynamics 365. This latest iteration in the powerhouse suite of Microsoft products is more than just a name change; Microsoft Dynamics 365 has brought some serious upgrades to the software. 

Ultimately you’ll have to decide which platform creates the greatest opportunity to streamline workflows and create better opportunities for your specific business. There are many choices when it comes to cloud-ERP software. Of the four that have cornered the market, which one is best for your business?

The holiday season means pretty lights, putting together toys at 3:00 in the morning, and ugly red and green sweaters. It also means putting Microsoft Dynamics GP to bed in preparation for the New Year.

Microsoft has been surprising us lately.

We’re not talking about the announcement in mid-November that Microsoft has launched a new era of openness and inclusivity across platforms they normally rejected, forging new partnerships that consumers will benefit from.

We’re not even talking about their announcement that they’re bringing Visual Studio to Mac. (People are still talking about this one as if it’s a sign of the end of times.)

Payday makes employees happy. All employees, perhaps, except for the accounting manager. Payroll is one of the more complicated of accounting functions, and there is absolutely zero margins for error with employees – or the taxman, for that matter. 

To-the-penny accounting became a lot less stressful with the latest and greatest versions of cloud-based payroll accounting software on the market today. SaaS (software as a service) vendors have worked hard to improve their products so your tax filings stay accurate, helping your business avoid those pesky fines and penalties that stem from any errors.

To cloud – or not to cloud? That may be the real question businesses of all sizes have been pondering lately. The convenience and flexibility that comes with cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology is unquestionably terrific; but naysayers continue to worry about the vulnerabilities inherent in the Internet of Things (IoT). On-premise ERP platforms offer a higher ability to customize specific features, but you’re going to pay more upfront for a less flexible platform.

Today, Microsoft Dynamics GP is widely considered to be one of the best small business accounting software platforms in existence. Not to be content with just accounting, Microsoft Dynamics GP continues to expand to embrace enterprise resource planning applications. The basic functions of GP include:

In today’s competitive business landscape, it is imperative that you handle your customers properly. Customer engagement is everything. If you don’t take care of your clients and potential customers, there will always be a competitor waiting to snatch them up. That’s why a CRM (customer relationship management) tool is so valuable to your business. You can improve business prospecting, increase and organize marketing, and track and manage existing customer relationships with CRM software.