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| Training Classes Available From Feterick & Associates | |
Feterick and Associates is an authorized Microsoft Education Center. Take a class today, click on a class title below, or go to our training page for a full schedule for SL, GP, and Reporting Tools.
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According to Gartner, they predict that 80% of businesses will support a workforce using tablets by 2013.
According to Gartner, they predict that by 2015 companies will generate 50% of Web sales via their social presence and mobile applications. |
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2800 S. River Road, Suite 500
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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Greetings ,
Summer is a time where we get to catch up on some of the reading or research we have not had time to do. Hopefully we are also able to take some time off to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you are in the office, on a plane, or on vacation, here are a couple of fun things you can watch or read that you may not have known are available.
- YouTube - Did you know you are missing some great videos from Microsoft? Visit the official Microsoft Channel or the Microsoft Dynamics Channel on YouTube. Right now on the Microsoft Channel you can get a sneak peek into the cool upcoming features of Windows 8!
- Executive Book Summaries - We all hope to read some business books, but never seem to have the time, or sometimes the desire to. Executive Book Summaries are a great way for you to read some of the top business books in an easy to read, shorter summary format. Whether you want to read this on your computer, Kindle, iPad, print them out, or even listen to them, this will save you time and allow you to get caught up on that long book list. Click here to download a sample or to subscribe.
We hope you enjoy your summer!
To learn how we can help your organization, contact us today at 847-795-8200 or info@feterick.com.
Regards,
Donna Krizik
Feterick & Associates, Inc. |
| Summer Activities That Are Good for Business | |
Besides taking a vacation, summer is a great time take on some of the tasks that have been sitting on your to-do list. Not only will you feel better for getting some long awaited work done, they can help you generate more business and make you more efficient. Here are 5 activities to clear off your list:
- Refresh your marketing collateral or create new ones - Review your business cards, brochures, newsletters, case studies and online listings/posts. This will help you to stay competitive in our current economy.
- Computer Maintenance - Archive old emails, defrag your hard drive, clean up your file structure, and back-up your computer. These are all things that will make your computer run better and/or allow you to find what you need in a more efficient manner.
To learn what the other 3 activities are, read the full Summer Activities That Are Good for Business article. |
| To delete or not to delete, that is the question. | |
Emails...What do you need to keep and what can you get rid of permanently? It's a tricky question and often confused with 'which emails are important'? Take an email that says 'let's have lunch'. There shouldn't be any harm in deleting that one right? But say there's a workplace harassment case between the sender and recipient six months later? Suddenly that email could be very important.
Some industries have strict federal guidelines on storing email communications (financial institutions for example). But what most people don't realize is that ALL businesses must comply with the Federal Regulations on Civil Procedures, or FRCP. Essentially you must know where your data is and how to retrieve it. Failure to do so can lead to fines or loss of a lawsuit.
Could your organization be breaking the law? Read this article to find out more on email communication backups vs. archiving and what it means for your business. | |
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| Steps to Choosing an Accounting/ERP System | |
Choosing the right time and the right accounting or ERP system is a business decision that is not easy to make; we do not have to tell you that. What we can do is help you with 3 easy steps to help you make this process easier for you and your organization.
- Understand your accounting needs. Assess the managerial and financial needs that your organization needs. What reports do you need? Do you process payroll yourself? Do you carry inventory?
- Know your business' industry requirements. Take into consideration the type of business you operate, what sectors you specialize in, and the compliance guidelines you must follow. For example if you distribute goods, what standards or functionality do you need to have to help you meet state, federal or even internal requirements?
- Talk to your CFO, accountant, accounting staff, and IT staff. Speaking with one or several of these positions will help you to quickly get to the heart of what your business is most in need of. Your IT staff will also help you to understand your hardware situation and any needs you might have there before purchasing a new accounting system.
If you take the time to build your organization's wish list, you will find that selecting the right accounting/ERP system will not be such a daunting task. Most often your wish list will help you narrow down your search to just a few choices that are right for you.
If you have your list completed or need help in completing your list, please let us know. We would be happy to help make this an easier process for you, contact us today at 847-795-8200 or info@feterick.com.
You can also download this Everyone Wins guide from Microsoft to help you start your wish list. |
| Migrating From Microsoft FRx to Management Reporter - A Must Read | |
You may have heard great things about Management Reporter for Microsoft Dynamics® ERP and are now evaluating a move from Microsoft FRx. As with any technology shift it can be very exciting, but there are sometimes a few bumps in the road. Fortunately, Microsoft has been kind enough to post on their Dynamics Corporate Performance Management blog some information about this migration and what the top 5 support calls are along with solutions. Before you migrate, be informed about these common issues that have come up for so many others so that your transition will be a smooth one.
If you would like more information regarding Management Reporter and how it would work in your company or would like assistance with a migration please contact us at 847-795-8200 or email us at info@feterick.com. |
| Consider Microsoft Dynamics® CRM 2011 - A Place in Your Organization | |
With the recent release of Microsoft Dynamics® CRM 2011 you may be evaluating the benefits it offers and what impact it will have on your company and your employees.
- Are you aware of how it can be used with business intelligence and reporting?
- Did you know that it has integration tools for line of business applications?
- Interested in how it can function as a centralized store of information for your organization?
If you considered any of these questions and are interested in how the Microsoft Dynamics CRM architecture is laid out or how it can be incorporated into a larger solution, download this whitepaper titled Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Reference Architecture. For help in designing the best solution for your business please contact us at 847-795-8200 or info@feterick.com. |
| Clean Up Unwanted Formatting | |
Copying and pasting text gets to be problematic when that text is styled even slightly. You copy a quote from a web site and suddenly it's twice the size of the text in the document you're writing. While you may want to copy the style from time to time, this is often annoying. Text cleaners can remedy that problem. Text Scrubber is a good option for Windows, and PlainClip will get the job done on Mac (although there are more expensive, more robust options like CleanText and TextSoap). |
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About Feterick & AssociatesFeterick & Associates, Inc. has been providing accounting software and IT systems consulting services in Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Indianapolis for over 21 years. We specialize in financial systems implementation, customer relationship management (CRM), custom software development and systems integration, and computer support services. Our primary software focus is the Microsoft Dynamics family of business applications (Dynamics SL, formerly Solomon, Dynamics GP, formerly Great Plains, and CRM). We are a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a Microsoft Authorized Education Center. Whether you need recommendations on what financial system is right for you, help supporting your existing system, or expert training courses, we can help. Visit our website at www.feterick.com. |
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