• Superior security, availability and control of your data
• Lower Hardware Cost
• Reduced Maintenance cost and improved ROI
• Built – in disaster recovery and repair
• Gain access to your data from anywhere

To learn more about Hosted Dynamics GP, visit http://www.websan.com/solutions/hosted-microsoft-dynamics-gp/.  We are a cloud Microsoft Dynamics Certified Partner and IT consulting and solutions provider. We have decade of experience in Enterprise Software solutions, business and financial accounting software, implementation and design.

Natalie Williams, Marketing Coordinator, WebSan Solutions Inc., a Canadian Certified Microsoft Dynamics Partner

1.       What do you most love about your job? 

I love the feeling I get when I am able to help someone learn how to do something that saves them a lot of time or fix an issue they are having.  There is this tangible relief you can see (or hear if you’re on the phone), that is very gratifying.

2.       In 2010, you wrote the book “Microsoft GP 2010 Implementation” what were your inspirations for writing it? 

This may sound a bit corny, but Dynamics GP as well as the GP community were both inspirations for me.  Dynamics GP because I think it an amazing product and the community for being so dedicated and friendly.

3.       Was there anything that you found particularly challenging when you were writing your book?

 I don’t really consider myself a good writer, and as hard as it may be to believe, after all the writing I have done, I do not particularly enjoy writing.  The incredibly positive feedback I have received on my blog, as well as to my online GP community posts, have convinced me that writing is actually something I can do fairly well, but that is definitely a challenge I had to overcome while writing my book.  Finding quiet time to concentrate on writing was another challenge.  I did not take time off to write my book, so all the time had to be carved out around an already hectic schedule.  The staff at the Packt Publishing really helped with this by providing a schedule and guidelines while being flexible at the same time.

4.       Are there features or modules that you wish Microsoft Dynamics GP has but doesn’t have currently?

Of course the short answer to this is “yes”.  I don’t know if it is ever possible to be 100% satisfied with any piece of software, there is always something more that can make it better, some feature that can save time or better address common requests.  One thing that comes to mind from a recent customer question is the ability to enter prepayments against Purchase Orders.  I believe that would add some nice functionality for a lot of users.

5.       How do you think the partner channel will have to change over the coming years?

I am concerned about the direction that the Dynamics GP partner channel has taken with all of the recent changes.  My belief is that the best way to address a mix of small and large customers is with a mix of small and large partners because a company like Microsoft simply cannot directly support a product like Dynamics GP without the help of the partner channel.  While I understand that at some level this is a revenue game and that decisions have to be made for all partners and customers as a whole, what I see is that smaller GP partner companies being systematically phased out or forced to merge with other companies to continue to do business.  This as a move in the wrong direction and if it continues, it would be a big loss to the Dynamics GP partner channel and community.  Hopefully Microsoft will realize that a partner channel comprised of only large companies is not the right approach for a product like Dynamics GP and what may mean more revenue short term could easily translate into less customer satisfaction and thus less revenue long term. 

 6.       What do you think the future holds for Dynamics GP? 

I think that Dynamics GP as a product will continue to be a great solution for many businesses.  We’re seeing a lot of new functionality talked about, especially with the web client announcement for the next version.  It will be exciting to see what the future brings. 

You can visit Victoria Yudin website here: http://victoriayudin.com/

Natalie Williams, Marketing Coordinator, WebSan Solutions Inc., a Canadian Certified Microsoft Dynamics Partner

1. When did you realize this would be your career?

In my first few years as a consultant I realized that my experience with Dynamics GP gave me an advantage even if I chose to go back into industry. When I moved out of consulting and into a controller role for a while it made a huge difference in getting the job.

2. In 2010, you wrote the book “Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Cookbook” what was your inspiration for writing it?

I had built several “50 Tips in 50 Minutes for Dynamics GP” presentations that got great reactions. I was considering building them into an eBook and mentioned that to my friend and fellow MVP, Mariano Gomez. He was talking to a publisher about a book and he put me in touch with Packt Publishing. The rest is history and the publisher’s help made a huge difference in delivering a better book.

3. What are you current projects now? Are you planning on writing another book or speaking at an upcoming event?

I have a number of speaking engagements lined up including a pile of presentations at Convergence 2012 in Houston. I’ve written a number of fictional short stories to illustrate Dynamics GP features in a different way. There are a few more projects in the works are but none of them are far enough along to discuss just yet.

4. What would you say is the strongest feature in Microsoft Dynamics GP?

I think there are two. The first is its strong financial features. This provides a solid underpinning for Dynamics GP. Second is a strong ISV/Partner channel. This provides ways to extend Dynamics GP into places no one can foresee.

5. What is the biggest problem that you’ve observed that new users face?

It’s still training/training/training. Companies don’t want to pay for. Training gets delivered at implementation and maybe never again so new users only get what’s passed down. People learn more about what’s already in their system after an upgrade, even though much of the functionality isn’t new. Companies think ERP should be easy to use. It is, but Angry Birds is even easier and there are more than 56,000 videos of walkthroughs of Angry Birds. This idea of the software being so intuitive that we don’t need to train is simply unrealistic.

6. What do you think the future of Cloud ERP holds

Cloud ERP will bring greater accessibility, that is, ERP in more places. It may ultimately reduce flexibility. It will be harder for companies to customize ERP systems in the way they have in the past. Frankly, this is both good and bad. It keeps companies from making mistakes like customizing new systems to look just like their old systems but it may make sales harder for more horizontally focused systems.

You can visit Mark Polino website here: http://msdynamicsgp.blogspot.com/

By: Natalie Williams, Marketing Coordinator, WebSan Solutions Inc., a Canadian Certified Microsoft Dynamics Partner

Time Saving – With a system that automatically inputs customer, vendor, and employee entered data into your system and easily connects all information into one platform, the tasks of manually entering the same data into various spreadsheets and software can greatly reduce the time consuming tasks of data entry. In addition, errors in data entry can simply be eliminated with all clients, employees, and vendors entering data into one system.

Save More Money – Cloud accounting lowers your IT costs because you no longer need to update software each time a new version is released or worry about large, one-time licensing fees. The software costs are spread out over a predictable, smaller, monthly fee. Updates and maintenance are carried out by the cloud provider. With cloud accounting, you can ensure that your system is consistent and up to date.

Easily Create Automated Reports -Microsoft Dynamics GP has tools which simplify accounting processes.  Since all data needed to create reports is stored in one system, creating reports is easy as a few clicks.

Safe & Secure -You have the peace of mind that your data will always be backed up no matter what obstacle your company faces – hardware issues, lost data, or even natural disasters.

Great Payoff for You – Integrating a cloud system provides you with greater scalability – you don’t need to find another accounting solution to match your needs as a growing company.  With Dynamics GP, you can add additional tools or storage space to adjust to their needs.

Moving into a cloud based system like Cloud Microsoft Dynamics GP, can help your company be more productive, efficient, and profitable. To learn more, visit our website or contact us to learn more.

By: Mabelle Gonzales, Marketing Coordinator at WebSan Solutions Inc, a Canadian Certified Microsoft Dynamics Partner.

• AX 2009 & 2012
• GP 2010
• NAV 2009
• SL 2011

Upgrades include greater design flexibility, the ability to collaborates with co-workers, enhanced drill-down capabilities & a more interactive viewing experience.

Contact sales@websan.com to upgrade today!

Microsoft Dynamics GP is licensed concurrently.  Meaning, if a user is logged into multiple companies at a single time, they will also be using multiple licenses at that time.  For firms with multiple companies running on Dynamics GP & where the number of licenses is very close to the number of actual users, this can present a problem.

For those where purchasing additional licenses is not an option, there is a utility to prevent users from logging into multiple companies at the same time.  To install, download from Customer Source & extract the Prevent_Users_Logging_In_To_Multiple_Companies.zip file.  Then  simply log into Microsoft Dynamics GP & select Tools > Customize > Customization Maintenance, then import the extracted file .

No longer will multiple logins from a single user burn multiple licenses.

Adam MacIntosh is a Senior Project Manager at WebSan Solutions Inc.  A certified Microsoft partner.

Here are a few features that we’re looking forward to upon its release:

• Web Access – Employees will gain easier, convenient access to information and will be able to better collaborate with the new web client from their PC or mobile device.
• Business Analyzer – Delegate tasks, track KPI’s, forecast potential opportunities, and take informed action by having better role-specific insight in to your business.
• Business Intelligence – Enhanced SQL Reporting offers better visibility to key business metrics.
• Office 365 Integration – Integration will provide better collaboration and communication within your organization.
• Word templates – Templates can be applied and reports can be created for anything in GP 2013.
• Document attachment – Capability to apply related documents into each transaction.
• Printing – Conveniently choose a printer at the time of printing a report or document

With the increased functionality Dynamics GP 2013 offers, you can be sure that you will have more control over your organization, allowing you to transform and improve the way you conduct business.

For more information about Dynamics GP 2013 and upgrades, contact us at info@websan.com.

By: Mabelle Gonzales, Marketing Coordinator at WebSan Solutions Inc, a Canadian Certified Microsoft Dynamics Partner.

You can view the recorded webinar and other Microsoft Dynamics GP training videos at our YouTube channel.

Excel Reporting – Part 1

By: Mabelle Gonzales, Marketing Coordinator at WebSan Solutions Inc, a Canadian Certified Microsoft Dynamics Partner.

• Shortening deployment times with the use of tools which install the system within minutes, set up core functionality, and quickly transfer and update data.
• Providing more visibility in projects and their status – increasing customer satisfaction by improving collaboration with clients and employees.
• Connecting and streamlining business processes – billing, tracking hours, or invoicing.
• Optimizing efficiency and communication with customizable add-ons and solutions.

To learn more about the robust capabilities and comprehensive tools of Microsoft Dynamics GP, visit our website or contact us for a demo.

By: Mabelle Gonzales, Marketing Coordinator at WebSan Solutions Inc, a Canadian Certified Microsoft Dynamics Partner.

For those that like to perform their own support, there is a great utility available free of charge that can be downloaded (through a partner) from Microsoft.  This tool, called the Support Debugging Tool, improves error handling & has many great features.  These include:

• Colouring Windows by Company
• Easily Capture Screenshots of Errors & Email ALL Related Support Information to a Help Desk
• Transaction Logging
• Executing SQL within Dynamics GP

To obtain this tool, get the DEBU_1100.zip file from your Microsoft Partner

Unzip & copy to your Dynamics GP install folder

Start Microsoft Dynamics GP as an Administrator & agree to Add New Code message

From the file menu, select Microsoft Dynamics GP > Tools > Support Debugging Tool to turn on the new functionality

Contact Support@WebSan.com for more information about our support desk services.

Adam MacIntosh is a Senior Implementation Manager at WebSan Solutions Inc, a Microsoft Dynamics GP Silver Partner.  Adam formally managed Dynamics support services at WebSan Solutions Inc.