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InterDyn LANAC News and Events
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Hello,
If you live in Chicago, you know that winter sometimes feels like it lasts forever, especially when you are almost in March and there is snow falling at the speed of light outside your office window. Good news, spring is just around the corner. How do we know this? Baseball spring training has begun in Arizona and yesterday my 9 pack of bleacher tickets for the 2010 season arrived. Life is good!
If you have not already signed up for our workshop on Friday, February 26th, time is running out!
Many of us attended a Sneak Peek of GP2010 on Tuesday at Microsoft in Downers Grove. You are going to want to see what is coming up in this new version.
Along with the sneak peek, we are also going to show you some great things on SmartList Builder, SQL Reporting Services and Management Reporter (NEW!).
This is a DO NOT MISS Workshop. Microsoft has donated 1 FREE CONVERGENCE PASS which we will give away at the end of the workshop ($1300 value). Click here to register!
We have several webinars coming up (3 per month) and other great offers. See below for a roadmap for the next few months of webinars. Webinars offer valuable information, are free of charge and you get 1 CPE credit for each one attended.
Take a look at our BLOG - we are updating it several times a week with tid bits, tips and tricks and articles you may find interesting. We have recently updated our website with warmth and new class schedule for 2010.. take a look today at www.lanactech.com.
Sincerely,
InterDyn LANAC Technology
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Quote of the Month |
I like my new telephone, my computer works just fine, my calculator is perfect, but Lord, I miss my mind!
~Author Unknown ~ |
| Introducing Steve Lewin, Director of Implementation |
We are excited to welcome Steve Lewin, Director of Implementation. Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the InterDyn LANAC Team.
About Steve:
Steve is an experienced business technology consultant with over 30 years of technical project management in industry and professional services. He has demonstrated proficiencies in building a consulting practice, including Business Development, Client Service and Practice Development, his functional focus is in ERP, CRM, SCM and collaboration with an emphasis on Microsoft Technology.
Steve has served in management and consulting leadership roles with leading firms including Accenture, Ernst & Young, Oracle, EMC and Armature. Most recently, he served as Director of Project Delivery for Maverick Technologies in Columbia, Illinois. His numerous client engagements have focused on delivering technology-enabled business process innovation to all size clients in a wide variety of industries.
He has a BSIE from Purdue where he continued in Graduate School as an instructor in the Freshman Engineering department and as a research assistant in the Center for Large-Scale Systems earning a PhD in Operations Research (quantitative analysis). Steve is a certified project manager, and has a certification in Microsoft Dynamics AX (Financial release 4.0). Additionally he holds a Green Belt in the Lean Six-Sigma methodology.
Steve lives in Glenview and is the father of two daughters (and a son-in-law). |
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Laundry List Day - 2 |
 Due to the overwhelming interest in our first Laundry List campaign we did in the fall of 2009, we have decided to do it again for spring 2010.
This program is designed for you to address any unresolved issues with your Microsoft Dynamics GP system. The Laundry List Day can be secured for a one-time pre-paid fee of $600.
Check your mail for for this offer, valid from March 19, 2010 to June 30, 2010. Give us a call or fax the form back to us to schedule your Laundry List Day which includes 6 hours of consulting time.
Some of the issues you may want to consider:
* Work Flow improvements for daily operations
* Setting up SmartList Queries/Alerts
* Report Writing
* Advanced Financial Analysis
* Business Process Improvements
* Navagation - Shortcuts
* Refresher Training (GL, AP, AR)
* Running Standard Reports and Inquiries
* Removing unused reports in the Posting set-up
* Frx Tips and Tricks
* Reconciling Fixed Assets to GL
* Learning Customer Source
* Preparing Month-End and Year-End procedures
OR, you can come up with your own addidtional issues you might want taken care of.
This does NOT include:
· Projects already scheduled and being worked on (so must be new or
different)
· Any work orders or Statements of Work already given to customers
· Customers that are not current and in good standing with InterDyn LANAC
· Traveling costs - based on our regular traveling policies
. Cannot be combined with any other offer
Call Malissa Salzinger at 312.506.3520 or Lisa Miller at 312.506.3533 today to set up your Laundry List Day. You can also email info@lanactech.com and put Laundry List Day in the subject line, include your name, company and phone number and we'll call you right away.
Don't wait to book, these days will go quickly - time must be booked by June 30, 2010.
Contact: Malissa Salzinger - 312.506.3520 or Lisa Miller - 312.506.3533 |
Convergence 2010 - Atlanta, GA - Early Bird Ends March 3rd |
Convergence is the premier Microsoft Dynamics event, bringing customers, partners, team members and industry experts together in an environment created for you to discuss solutions, address business needs and establish a true community that can be leveraged throughout the year.
DATE AND VENUE
April 24-27, 2010
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591
PRICING
Early Price = $1295 - Before 11:59pm PST on March 3, 2010
Regular Price = $1595 - After March 3, 2010
Group Discount (3+ from same company)
Register at least three attendees from your organization at the early bird or standard conference rate, and you'll receive an additional $100 USD discount for the third and all subsequent registrants.
Five great reasons to attend Convergence 2010 Atlanta:
- Learn how you can optimize the full capabilities of your Microsoft Dynamics solution.
- Get up-to-date on the latest Microsoft products and technologies - including GP 2010 .
- Network with your peers, industry experts, and Microsoft representatives.
- This year's event is designed to better meet your needs.
- Learn the Microsoft strategies and future plans for your Microsoft Dynamics solution.
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| Chicago Fed index climbed to 0.02 in January |
 By Doug Cameron
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
CHICAGO (Dow Jones)--The Chicago Federal Reserve said Monday that its closely-watched National Activity Index turned positive in January, with data indicating that the U.S. economy was in the best shape since May 2007.
Production indicators remain the key to the improvement, helping the index reverse a prior-month decline as the bank said its index rose to 0.02 from -0.58 in December.
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2010 Kick Off Special Offer |
 From now until March 18, 2010 take advantage of InterDyn LANAC's special offer.
You can choose a minimum of any two modules or users from Microsoft Dynamics GP and receive a 15% discount on the licensing.
* Enhancement plan will be billed at retail prices and offer cannot be combined with any other offers.
Mix and Match any Two or more Modules or Users.
Examples:
1 user $2,000 + 1 user $2,000 = $4,000 - 15% = $3,400
Payroll $1,000 + HR $1,000 ; PR + HR = $2,000 - 15% = $1,700
1 user $2,000 + Payroll $1,000 + HR $1,000 = $4,000 - 15% = $3,400.
Call InterDyn LANAC Technology today to take advantage of this special offer - valid until March 18, 2010. |
| Roadmap - Webinar of the Month Series |
Mark Your Calendars for the following Webinars - you can register right from the link provided or call Lisa Miller at 312.506.3533. All webinars are free of charge and offer one (1) CPE credit.
Date: March 3rd
Time: 11:30 - 12:30 CDT
CustomerSource
CustomerSource is one of the primary features of the Business Ready Enhancement Plan and hosts valuable resources for you, including training, self-support resources, product information, downloads and more.
View this tour of CustomerSource to learn how you can be more productive with your Microsoft Dynamics solution by accessing the benefits of your service plan. Access hundreds of FREE e-courses. You will find e-courses that help with reports, help topics for GP/CRM and much, much more. They range from the beginner to intermediate in expertise level. Attend our monthly webinar and we'll guide you through CustomerSource like a pro.
Date: March 10th
Time: 11:30 - 12:30 CDT
SmartList Builder and Excel Report Builder for Dynamics GP
· Enhance the existing SmartList functionality of Microsoft Dynamics GP
· Create complicated reports in a user friendly environment, without extensive knowledge of programming skills or SQL
· Create summarized SmartList objects with consolidations, calculated fields, SmartList objects with fixed restrictions, and add your own navigation tasks to the SmartList Go To button
· Create personalized SmartLists that enable you to quickly link Microsoft Dynamics GP, easily add new fields to SmartList windows.
· Export to your personalized refreshable Excel spreadsheets and distribute as needed.
Date: March 17th
Time: 11:30 - 12:30 CDT
AnyView IDS and AnyView Creator from Accountable Software
Many organizations have data accessibility issues.
With AnyView IDS, data is assembled into simple, convenient, reusable, units from multiple sources such as ERP, CRM or Business Management applications. Then that data is displayed in a variety of layouts designed to make it useful and meaningful for users at all levels.
AnyView Creator allows you to capitalize on the capabilities of SmartLists by providing enhanced, uncomplicated access to more information within your Great Plains accounting system. It enhances the functionality of SmartLists by allowing you to gain access to the information in your accounting system not accessible with existing SmartLists.
Date: April 7th
Time: 11:30 - 12:30 CT
Customer Source
CustomerSource is one of the primary features of the Business Ready Enhancement Plan and hosts valuable resources for you, including training, self-support resources, product information, downloads and more.
View this tour of CustomerSource to learn how you can be more productive with your Microsoft Dynamics solution by accessing the benefits of your service plan. Access hundreds of FREE e-courses. You will find e-courses that help with reports, help topics for GP/CRM and much, much more. They range from the beginner to intermediate in expertise level. Attend our monthly webinar and we'll guide you through CustomerSource like a pro.
Date: April 14, 2010
Time: 11:30 - 12:30 CT Client Retention Strategy with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Find, Win, and Grow Your Customer Relationships
GENERATE DEMAND - CLOSE DEALS FAST - DELIVER RESPONSIVE SERVICE
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a full customer relationship management (CRM) suite with marketing, sales, and service capabilities that are fast, familiar and flexible, helping businesses of all sizes to find, win, and grow profitable customer relationships.
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/577659796
Date: April 21st
Time: 11:30 - 12:30 CT
Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics CRM - ZAP
Powerful MS CRM analytics and reporting:
· Comprehensive packaged analytics give you KPIs, scorecards and dashboards from day one.
· Customized analytics so business users can create their own department-specific analytics without IT support. Features include interactive online drill-down, slice-and-dice, advanced filtering, click through to MSCRM, and formatting and custom calculations on your CRM data, including your customizations.
· Automated report packs remove the pain from management reporting. Simply drag and drop analytics into a report pack, add images and explanatory text, and create a PDF. Put a stop to manual reporting and the inaccuracies associated with offline toolshttp://www.eventbrite.com/event/561281809
Date: May 5th
Time: 11:30 - 12:30 CT
CustomerSource
CustomerSource is one of the primary features of the Business Ready Enhancement Plan and hosts valuable resources for you, including training, self-support resources, product information, downloads and more.
View this tour of CustomerSource to learn how you can be more productive with your Microsoft Dynamics solution by accessing the benefits of your service plan. Access hundreds of FREE e-courses. You will find e-courses that help with reports, help topics for GP/CRM and much, much more. They range from the beginner to intermediate in expertise level. Attend our monthly webinar and we'll guide you through CustomerSource like a pro.
Date: May 12th
Time: 11:30 - 12:30 CT
Cash Flow and Collections Management
Join us as we review Cash Flow and Collections Management
Access business-critical information quickly, with clear, customizable views and extensive drill-down capabilities.
Optimize financial decision making with forecasts based on what-if scenarios that can incorporate information from other Microsoft Great Plains applications, posted and unposted transactions, and different opening balances.
Predict and understand anticipated cash flow, and improve your day-to-day financial planning.
Boost your bottom line with streamlined, customizable and highly efficient collections activities.
Access cash information quickly and easily.
Lower your collection expenses with automated customer tracking and follow-up.
Target customers that meet specific criteria for overdue payments and automatically send communications.
Date: May 19th
Time: 11:30 - 12:30 CT
Nolan - InterCompany Postings
InterCompany Postings provides the ability to automatically post transactions between different
companies created within Microsoft Dynamics GP through to the destination company.
· Auto post batches in destination companies
· Auto process voids in destination companies
· Superior Drill-back capability
· InterCompany accounts default on transactions from vendor and customer cards
· Create ICP transactions from any module in source company using Nolan's Trigger Method
· and much more!
CustomerSource is one of the primary features of the Business Ready Enhancement Plan and hosts valuable resources for you, including training, self-support resources, product information, downloads and more.
View this tour of CustomerSource to learn how you can be more productive with your Microsoft Dynamics solution by accessing the benefits of your service plan. Access hundreds of FREE e-courses. You will find e-courses that help with reports, help topics for GP/CRM and much, much more. They range from the beginner to intermediate in expertise level. Attend our monthly webinar and we'll guide you through CustomerSource like a pro.
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| 10 Ways to Have a Great Business and a Great Life in 2010 |
By: Margie Zable Fisher
In a recent AP-GFK poll, 72% of Americans said they're optimistic about what 2010 will bring for the country. That's a dramatic difference from their same poll answer where almost 75% of them thought 2009 was a bad year for the country.
Despite the recent earthquake tragedy in Haiti (and who knows what else the year will bring), I've noticed that people are generally much more hopeful this year. I know I am!
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| InterDyn LANAC Dynamic GP Courses - Updated 2010 |
Website updated with 2010 dates and classes!
Take a look and call today.
FRx1- The two-day Report Design Essentials - I course covers the basic report design skills you need to create, maintain and distribute presentation quality reports using Microsoft Business Solutions for Analytics - FRx.
FRxll - The two-day Report Design Essentials II course builds on the basic report design skills learned in Report Design Essentials I. Using Microsoft Business Solutions for Analytics-FRx.
Foundation - The Foundation course explores the basic elements of Microsoft Dynamics GP. Topics covered during this session include: system and company setup procedures, how to use key reports and inquiries, how to use SmartList to expand inquiry and analysis capabilities, business alerts, process server and tips for the user to personalize shortcuts and checklists to streamline business practices.
General Ledger - This course explores the accounting cycle and the processes required to enter financial data into the system. This course also shows you how to perform additional functions such as account reconciliation, budgeting, allocation, period-end and year-end closing procedures.
Payables Management - This course delves into the accounting cycle and the processes required to enter vendor invoices and process checks. This course also shows you how to perform additional functions such as adjustments, prepayments, month-end closing, and cash flow control.
Receivables Management - The one-day Microsoft Dynamics GP Receivables Management course explores the accounting cycle and the processes required to enter invoices and receive payments from customers. This course shows you how to perform additional functions such as credit memos, prepayments, small balance write off, print customer statements, enter and void scheduled payments, and month-end closing procedures.
Fixed Assets- The one-day Microsoft Dynamics GP Fixed Assets course delves into the accounting cycle and the processes required to enter, depreciate, and retire fixed assets. This course shows you how to perform additional functions such as changing asset information, mass changes, partial transfers, partial retirements, and retirement undo.
Inventory - This course shows you how to perform the reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy of your financial data and its relation to your financial institution. A thorough understanding of these topics allows you to reconcile your checkbooks with your bank statements, keeping information consistent and accurate.
Purchase Order Processing (POP) - The Microsoft Dynamics GP Purchase Order Processing course explores the details for the purchasing module from how to enter simple purchase orders with minimal to very detailed information based on your own business rules.
Sales Order Processing (SOP) - You will learn how Purchase Order transactions integrate with the Microsoft Dynamics GP Inventory Control, General Ledger, Payables Management, Sales Order Processing, and Fixed Assets modules.
Bank Rec. - The one-day Microsoft Dynamics GP Bank Reconciliation course explores the accounting cycle and the processes required to manage cash receipts, cash disbursements, and other transactions that affect checkbook balances. This course shows you how to perform the reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy of your financial data and its relation to your financial institution.
To Register for any of these Microsoft Dynamics GP classes please call Julie Storey at 312.506.3511 for more information.
Be sure to look at the InterDyn LANAC website frequently for current class schedules, upcoming events, seminars and webinars.
All seminars and webinars qualify for CPE Credit and most are free of charge. |
| Learning Plans for Microsoft Dynamics |
 Help your employees focus on specific goals and access the training they need to gain in depth product knowledge and obtain certifications!
Learning plans are a great tool to help your employees get trained on Microsoft Dynamics and related products. Training on Microsoft Dynamics is available in many formats to fit your needs - E-Learning, self-study training materials and instructor-led training - and certification exams for Microsoft Dynamics are available to validate your expertise. The learning plans outline every training and certification option available so your employees can choose the training that's right for them. By becoming trained and certified in various disciplines, you and your employees can document your knowledge on Microsoft Dynamics products and unlock the full potential of your Microsoft Dynamics solution adding value and increased productivity to your business.
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| Join Microsoft Communities on Customer Source |
Learn from and collaborate with individuals who work in the same way you do. The business communities are a great way to meet and collaborate with others who work in finance, sales & marketing, or customer service roles.
Visit one of the following communities for access to technical newsgroups, Microsoft Dynamics product use forums, technical and non-technical product content, and connection with MVPs. These communities target users, implementers, developers, or those who support Microsoft Dynamics products.
Click here to view communities on Customer Source |
| Customer Source |
Customer Source is one of the primary features of the Business Ready Enhancement Plan and hosts valuable resources for you, including training, self-support resources, product information, downloads and more.
View this tour of CustomerSource to learn how you can be more productive with your Microsoft Dynamics solution by accessing the benefits of your service plan. Access hundreds of FREE e-courses . You will find e-courses that help with reports, help topics for GP/CRM and much, much more. They range from the beginner to intermediate in expertise level.
Sign up for one of our monthly webinars to acquaint yourself on how to navigate Customer Source. Call Lisa Miller at 312.506.3533 or Malissa Salzinger at 312.506.3520 for more information. | |
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InterDyn LANAC Support Line: 312.506.3575
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