Phase One of the Microsoft Dynamics® GP 2013 Web Client was released in December 2012 and Phase Two is slated to be released in the spring.  There are over 150 enhancements in the new and improved Microsoft Dynamics 2013 Web Client which are sure to strengthen and improve your enterprise resource planning (ERP) software experience.

There is no reason to wait any longer to get your hands on the software that can streamline operations and drive growth, but make sure you work with your IT department and software provider to set up your web client architecture properly.  Although Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Web Client is easy to learn and use, it would be helpful to offer training for your entire team.  Provide the guidance for users to set up their RoleTailored pages, learn how to find and share data, and you’ll have your team up and running in no time.

According to “What is included with the Microsoft Dynamics 2013 Web Client in Phase One,” posted on the Microsoft Dynamics GP blog by Pam Misialek, Phase One of the Microsoft Dynamics 2013 Web Client release is centered on the Financials and Distribution features.  Phase Two will be focused on Human Resources and Payroll.  In the current release, you will find improvements in SmartLists and Smartlist Builder; reporting with Excel, SRS Reports, Word Forms, and Report Writer Reports; and use eConnect and Web Services.  Modifier is not included in the Web Client, but modifier changes will render.  The Business Analyzer function can be found on the home page, not in the Navigation List pages.

Take a moment to review the PowerPoint presentation linked in the blog post by Misialek for details regarding what is and is not included in the Microsoft Dynamics 2013 Web Client.  Specifically related to the financials functionality, you can perform bank reconciliation, manage customer and vendor data, refund checks or direct debits, manage scheduled payments, and more.  Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Web Client will also provide multilingual and multi-currency features.  The Distribution features include advanced picking; PO Approvals, Commitments, and Returns; and, extended pricing options.

The right ERP software solution can improve productivity and profitability, so why wait to deploy the software that can improve your business?  Contact PANGEA Business Solutions for more information about the Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Web Client and upgrade your ERP today.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics Partner out of Florida

If all you have to manage at your business is accounting, than there isn’t really much difference. But not many of us have just accounting to think about. Years ago, accounting software was much more popular, but today ERP software is taking the lead.

Here are a few key reasons how they’re different and why ERP ranks higher in popularity today:

1. Accounting is a Subset of ERP Software. Accounting software manages your financials so you can manage accounts receivable and payable, budgets, and payroll. But the functionality usually ends there. If you want to track other areas such as orders, inventory, or historic data, you’re out of luck. ERP Software can extend your reach and streamline all areas of your business including accounting.
2. Better Control of Your Resources. Since accounting software doesn’t reach into various departments, it’s difficult to control your resources such as headcount, materials used, costs in relation to profits and equipment. With ERP Software, you gain insight into details so you can make good business decision.
3. Profitability Analysis Capabilities. Accounting software helps you take the necessary actions to accept payments and pay employees, but it doesn’t give you information so you can figure out your profitability. If you’re not actually making money, you need to know that in order to do things differently. ERP Software tracks everything from start to finish in real-time and therefor can provide data to help you achieve higher profitability.

If you have questions about more differences between accounting software and ERP software, please feel free to contact us at PANGEA Business Solutions.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions- http://www.pangeabsi.com/

You’ve met those people that just have a way of livening up a party. Their personality transforms the vibe in a room. I like to compare ERP Software with that “life of the party”…it just has a way of transforming business and creates a good “vibe” all-around. How exactly does it do this? Let us count the ways…

1. Talkative: When implemented correctly, ERP Software doesn’t shut up! But in a good way. The business intelligence available through the solution helps you see important reports as well as make good business decisions that affect your company’s success.
2. Approachable: ERP software should be easy-to-use. For example, Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions are built on platforms you’re already familiar with. So if you use Microsoft Outlook, you can definitely use Microsoft Dynamics® GP or Microsoft Dynamics CRM. But if your team is scared to even start up the system, well then it’s not going to transform your business and you’re going to lose money on your investment…fast!
3. Easy-Going: ERP software should be flexible and help your business take things as they come. Not everything can be planned; so for those wild and hectic days, ERP software can roll with the punches, maintaining a good business flow.

If you are drawn to the ‘life of the party’, you’re probably drawn to ERP software for your business. Contact us at PANGEA Business Solutions to find out more about Microsoft Dynamics ERP.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions- http://www.pangeabsi.com/

With the Summer Olympics in full swing, it’s easy to get inspired by the supreme athleticism and powerful positivity. Even if the media insists on focusing on Gabby Douglas’ hair or Ryan Lochte’s “mystery girl”! But all in all, the Olympics are a big deal.

Similar to the Olympics, your ERP Software should be a big deal too. Many organizations overlook answering the most important question before searching for the solution right for their business. You need to determine just how big your organization is, before deciding how big you need your ERP software to be. Some solutions, such as Microsoft Dynamics® GP can scale with you as you grow. But some solutions can stop you in your tracks. Even if you’re not sure of your growth (as I’m sure the Greeks didn’t expect the Olympics to take on like it did), you should still play it safe so you don’t have to pay for it later.

The Olympics also bring every country in the world together. Although they’re competing against each other in ever athletic form, they’re still creating connections that we all need. Your ERP software should connect your organization. Your departments probably won’t compete against each other, but if they can all use the same system, then you have a step ahead of the rest.

So as you cheer on the U.S. or any other country for that matter, think about how big of a deal your ERP software is for your business. GO USA!

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics Partner out of Florida

Comparing software functions is sometimes like comparing apples to oranges.  There are often more differing software features, than similar features and comparing Microsoft Dynamics® GP to QuickBooks by Inuit is no exception.

QuickBooks is one of the top-rated financial software packages for small businesses.  It can organize finances so that you know your sales, can track expenses, and can find customer and vendor information quickly and easily.  Using categorical description of expenses will help you track spending.  Knowing where your money is going will enable you to create better budgets and curb wasteful spending.  If you have a small business and need a solution just for the books alone, then QuickBooks might be the right software for you.  However, if you have more going on and are looking to grow, then take a look at what Microsoft Dynamics GP can offer.

Microsoft Dynamics GP is another top-rated solution that can also capture financial data, track payables and receivables, and neatly organize your books just like QuickBooks.  In addition to capturing critical financial data, Microsoft Dynamics GP can also capture manufacturing data, provide project and services management functionality, give you deeper insight into your supply chain, and offers powerful business intelligence and reporting.  It also offers human resources and payroll management.   Microsoft Dynamics GP is suitable for both small businesses and mid-sized businesses.  It is scalable, so you can choose the features that are most appropriate for your business today and add additional functionality as your business grows and changes.  This software is also easily customized to capture the data that might be unique to your specific business operations.  Capturing more data than just finances alone will provide valuable insight into all areas of your business.  Learning more about how production and marketing efforts affect the bottom line will enable you to streamline operations, determine which activities yield the best results, and improve the productivity throughout your organization – beyond the accounting department.  Identify new opportunities quicker, respond to customers faster, and make more decisions based on accurate, real-time data that will drive your business growth.

While QuickBooks may be ideal for small businesses, Microsoft Dynamics GP is an even better solution for small and mid-sized business.  If you intend on growing your business – whether expanding locations, offering additional products or services, or hiring more employees – then you may find yourself re-evaluating software solutions and Microsoft Dynamics GP will still be amongst the software options that make the most sense for your business.  Contact PANGEA Business Solutions for more information about QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics GP and about choosing the right software solution for your business needs today and into the future.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics Partner out of Florida

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software collects and organizes all of the important business data that you generate.  What do you do with the data?  With the right predictive analytics and reporting features, you can turn data into insight and use the insight to drive business growth.  Microsoft Dynamics® GP is robust business management software that offers both analytics and reporting features that will turn mountains of data into actionable insight.

The volumes of data that is collected in your ERP software can be very valuable when collected properly and actually used.  Companies of all sizes use Microsoft Dynamics GP to manage financials, supply chain, manufacturing, project and services management, and other core business data.  This particular ERP software solution also offers built in business intelligence and detailed reporting features.  The Business Analyzer function will enable you to choose the metrics that are important for you to track.  You can receive alerts when metrics are reaching a certain level, so that you can react quickly in response to that data.  When tracking metrics, you can drill down to get more detail about the data you are monitoring and create or delegate related tasks to stay on track. Being able to access real time financials will enable you to take advantage of a new opportunity before your competitors snatch up a potential customer.

By connecting sales orders with purchasing and customer data, you will end up with a lot of powerful data about the products and services you offer.  Using the Business Analyzer and powerful reporting features in Microsoft Dynamics GP, you can identify your best-selling products and top customers.  Taking that information to the next level, you can create marketing campaigns around the products that sell well.  Knowing top customers will enable you to improve cross-sales and up-sales around the products that your best customers purchase.  Focusing on your most profitable products and customers will optimize profitability.

Collecting data in ERP software is the most efficient way to connect internal operations and get a big picture view of your business.  The data that you collect is only useful if you have an ERP system with powerful analytical and reporting functions, like Microsoft Dynamics GP.  Contact PANGEA Business Solutions for more information about getting the answers you need to drive growth by using Microsoft Dynamics GP.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics Partner out of Florida

It might seem obvious that if you add automation to the office, you’ll be able to get more done and faster.  Any manual process that you can automate will save time.  What is less obvious, might be what processes to automate.  Adding the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) software will add automation throughout your company that will save time, improve accuracy, and improve the bottom line.

Businesses of all sizes have found success with the added automation provided by Microsoft Dynamics® GP.  This comprehensive ERP software solution offers management of financials, manufacturing, project and services management, supply chain, and other core business functionality.  Having all of your critical data in a single software solution will save you time from having to open other software programs or search through file folders.  Like other commonly used Microsoft products, Microsoft Dynamics GP is easy to learn and use – a big time-saver.  Employees can be confident that they are entering data properly and you can be confident that you have real time data to use to drive business growth.

Automating financials is a quick way to save time and improve accuracy of data.  Microsoft Dynamics GP will link business operations with financials which will reduce the need for double-entries, such as entering project expenses, then having to enter accounts payables data, followed by accounts receivable data.  Having to enter data repeatedly increases the chance for human error.  You might miss an entry or put it in the wrong spot.

When you have the right technology, such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, you can streamline how data is captured and shared.  You also reduce the chance for human error, losing data, or improperly entering data, which will improve data accuracy.  The time you save by using the right ERP solution can be used on other important business tasks.  Contact PANGEA Business Solutions for more time-saving tips offered by Microsoft Dynamics GP.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics Partner out of Florida

There are many benefits to having an ERP solution for your company, but there is one overwhelming reason that companies can’t ignore any longer…real-time information.

The problem with disparate systems, which is the case for many companies, is that it can’t provide an all-up snapshot of your business. Why do you need this snapshot? So you can make decisions that will benefit your company and help you grow in a sometimes troubled economy. Excel spreadsheet tracking is also a common practice, but one that takes time and resources that greatly affect your bottom line. Even after all that manual manipulation of data, you can’t achieve real-time insight.

Microsoft Dynamics GP is a comprehensive ERP solution that can provide your company the real-time information you crave. Not only does it handle all financial information, it can manage your distribution needs with advanced modules such as inventory management or Purchase Order (PO) and Sales Order (SO) processing.

Yes, ERP software creates multiple benefits, but we think this benefit is the most crucial for a company’s success. Imagine what you could do with real-time data and then contact us to see how it’s possible with Microsoft Dynamics GP.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions, Florida Microsoft Dynamics Partner

Having your hands on accurate, current business data is important for you to be able to guide operations and make the quick decisions that keep your company moving toward success.  If your data spends more time in spreadsheets or on papers taking over your desk, then it’s time to move toward enterprise resource planning software (ERP) software.

A cluttered office is counter-productive.  You would be surprised by the amount of time you spend looking for the right paper or the right data in file folders, stacks of papers, or on your computer.  The more time you spend searching for data delays the very task you are trying to complete.  When you use a comprehensive software solution, like Microsoft Dynamics® GP, you always know where your data is when you need it.

Having all of your data in a single software platform is far more efficient.  Microsoft Dynamics GP makes it possible for users to filter through the data to the most important information for their role. Instead of having too much information, GP works smarter and faster so users can too.  Removing the clutter from the screen further streamlines the ability to enter and find data.

Spend less time searching for data and more time using it to drive your business to success with Microsoft Dynamics GP.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions, Florida Microsoft Dynamics Partner

It’s not always possible to slow down when it comes to your business. So it’s hard to enjoy the simple things in life. Well ERP Software makes that possible again and helps you regain a productive perspective.

Microsoft Dynamics® GP gives you control over and visibility into what’s going on in your business. It’s quite amazing how this control and insight can put business owners and employees at ease, helping them to enjoy the simple things again. Less stress means more productive people and processes. Here are just a couple ways Microsoft Dynamics GP helps you embrace simplicity again:

-        With Microsoft Dynamics GP, employees don’t have to request reports from other departments to get the data they need to do their job. With role tailored views and custom dashboard capabilities, everyone at your company will gain valuable insight, helping them stay productive without much hassle.

-        Microsoft Dynamics GP also eliminates the need for manual processes. By automating accounts receivable and accounts payable, companies can be confident that their data is in real-time and accurate so they can make proper business decisions.

If you’re interested in enjoying the simple things in life again, contact us at PANGEA Business Solutions to find out more ways Microsoft Dynamics GP can help.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions, Florida Microsoft Dynamics Partner