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In This Issue
Quote of the Month
Save the Date! GP 2010 Release
Introducing Dennis Stehlik, Senior Sales Executive
InterDyn LANAC Partners Up with Directions Training
Laundry List Day - Spring 2010
Downloads and Updates
Webinar of the Month Series
Article: Economic Recovery Seen in Retail and Manufacturing
Convergence 2010
GP Classes - UPDATED 2010
Learning Plans for Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Extending Service Pack Support
CustomerSource
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Greetings!
Hello,
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Isn't Spring a beautiful time of year?  With all of the tulips blooming, trees blossoming and the birds  chirping, it makes you feel alive.  Happy Spring everyone.
 
InterDyn LANAC held a workshop on Friday, February 26th and we want to thank all of you who turned out for it.  During this workshop we showed SmartList Builder, Management Reporter, SQL Reporting Services and had a Sneak Peek at GP 2010.  We had 31 attendees which qualified for us to win a free Convergence 2010 pass.
 
Congratulations to David Kenneth of Consolidated Trading for winning the Convergence pass.  We look forward to hosting you there.
 
We are pleased to announce we are now partnering up with Directions Training.  For a little more information on Directions see below.
 
If you haven't done so in a while, 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.. Check us out at www.lanactech.com.
 
 
Sincerely,
 
InterDyn LANAC Technology
 
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InterDyn LANAC Support Line:  312.506.3575 or support@lanactech.com  

Quote of the Month


If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. 
 ~Anne Bradstreet~
Save the Date!   Workshop - GP2010 Release - Envisioning the Future!
When:  Thursday, June 17
Time:   08:30am - 1:30pm
Where: 525 W Van Buren, Suite
Cost:   $49.00/pp
 
Join us as we lead you through the future of GP2010.  We will hold six sessions including tracks for:
  • Financial Services (2)
  • Business Development (2) 
  • Technical (2)
More information to come.. 
 
Click on the link or copy/paste into your browser to register:  http://msgp2010release.eventbrite.com/
 
We are now accepting credit cards on line and you can pay with your paypal account.
Introducing Dennis Stehlik , Senior Account Executive
 
We are excited to welcome Dennis Stehlik, Senior Sales Executive.  Dennis brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the InterDyn LANAC Team and we are happy to have him on board. 
 
About Dennis: 
 
After graduating in 1990 from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN, with a BA in Economics, he started his business career with 12 years in the IBM AS/400 ERP market. He specialized in configuration-based manufacturing solutions and then built experience selling and implementing CRM and EIS solutions in the AS/400 and Microsoft technologies marketplaces.
 
In 2003 he began his Microsoft Dynamics career and has been focused on the utilization of Microsoft-based solutions (Great Plains and CRM). He was most recently with Merit Solutions, a local Microsoft Dynamics Gold Partner. Dennis has sold over $20 million of software technology solutions and support services. In addition, he has managed sales and consulting teams in ERP software companies.
 
Not only does he have a proven sales track record, he has project managed or has been lead operations consultant in over 20 ERP or CRM implementations, many of which were mid-sized companies.  Dennis was the lead manufacturing operations consultant for a Microsoft Pinnacle award winner.  
 
Dennis recently completed his Masters of Business Administration at Purdue University with Beta Gamma Sigma honors. He resides in Wheaton with his wife
Melissa and 2 children; Jon 12 and Anna 11. He is also a licensed commercial pilot.
InerDyn LANAC Partners up with Directions Training!
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We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Directions Training!  We will be co-sponsoring events, and offering their classes on our website (still in progress-check back next week for a listing of their classes on our website).  Please take a moment to read a little more about them below.
 
 
 
Achieve Your Business Goals and Successfully Manage New Technology Deployments with Directions' Unique Training Approach
  
Directions delivers a complete learning experience beginning with team and individual assessments, training, skills reinforcement, and support.  Our extensive understanding of organization and individual development allows us to provide the best recommendations, training, and student experience.
 
Services
·        Individual, Team, and Organization Skills Assessment and Gap Analysis
·        Comprehensive Training Solution Design
·        Training Delivery Project Management
·        IT and Technology Certification Programs
·        One-on-One Mentoring
·        Launch Support Services, including on-site End User support
·        Post Deployment Metrics
·        Facility Rentals
·        Expert Trainers Deliver High-Impact IT, Software and Certification Training
 
Fast Facts
·  Authorized testing center for Prometric, VUE, Certiport
·  Instructor-Led, E-Learning, and Remote Learning
·  Comprehensive Public Schedule and Dedicated Delivery Options 
·  WIA Certified & GPS Approved
 
Please call InterDyn LANAC Technology toda
regarding more information on classes offered:  312.506.3522 or visit our website to take a peek at some of the course offerings.
Laundry List Day - 2 
checklistDue to the overwhelming interest in our first Laundry List campaign we did last year, we have decided to do it again. 
 
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.
 
This offer is valid from March 19, 2010 to June 17, 2010.  Give us a call to schedule your Laundry List Day which includes 6 hours of consulting time.  
 
This does NOT include:
·         Projects already scheduled and being worked on (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 today to set up your Laundry List Day. 
Contacts:  Malissa Salzinger - 312.506.3520 or Lisa Miller - 312.506.3533
 
Don't wait to book, these days will go quickly - time must be booked by June 17, 2010.  

 Downloads and Updates

Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0:
 
Download Round 10 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0
This page contains the latest 2009 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0.
https://mbs.microsoft.com/public/insights/ReadArticle.aspx?rcpt_id=16995303&ja_id=489662009
 
U.S. Payroll Year-End Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials for 9.0
This page contains the U.S. Payroll Year-End Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0
https://mbs.microsoft.com/public/insights/ReadArticle.aspx?rcpt_id=16995303&ja_id=48967
 
Download Round 2 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0
This page contains the latest 2010 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0.
https://mbs.microsoft.com/public/insights/ReadArticle.aspx?rcpt_id=16995303&ja_id=48968
 
Download Round 3 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0
This page contains the latest 2010 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0.
https://mbs.microsoft.com/public/insights/ReadArticle.aspx?rcpt_id=16995303&ja_id=48969 
 
CRM 4.0:
 
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Update Rollup 8
Update Rollup 8 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 is available.
https://mbs.microsoft.com/public/insights/ReadArticle.aspx?rcpt_id=17000423&ja_id=48985
 
 
Small Business Financials:

Download Round 10 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0
This page contains the latest 2009 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0.
https://mbs.microsoft.com/public/insights/ReadArticle.aspx?rcpt_id=16995303&ja_id=48966
 
2009 U.S. Payroll Year-End Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials for 9.0
This page contains the U.S. Payroll Year-End Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0
https://mbs.microsoft.com/public/insights/ReadArticle.aspx?rcpt_id=16995303&ja_id=48967
 
D ownload Round 2 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0
This page contains the latest 2010 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0.
https://mbs.microsoft.com/public/insights/ReadArticle.aspx?rcpt_id=16995303&ja_id=48968
 
Download Round 3 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0
This page contains the latest 2010 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Small Business Financials 9.0.
https://mbs.microsoft.com/public/insights/ReadArticle.aspx?rcpt_id=16995303&ja_id=48969
Roadmap - Webinar of the Month Series
 car on map
 
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:  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.
 
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.
 
 
Date:  May 5th
Time:  11:30 - 12:30 CT
CustomerSource (repeated monthly)
 
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 GPapplications, 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!

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/503553141
 
Date:  June 2nd
Time:  11:30 - 12:30 CT
Customer Source (repeated monthly)
Economic Recovery Seen in Retail Sales, Manufacturing
By V. Dion Haynes
Friday, March 5, 2010
all for 1Washington Post

The U.S. economy showed continued signs of recovery early this year, according to data released Thursday, with retail sales rising sharply and manufacturing posting its fifth straight monthly gain.
 
Despite intense snowstorms that shuttered malls and left consumers in parts of the East and Midwest homebound for days, sales at stores open at least a year rose 3.7 percent in February to their highest levels since November 2007, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. The trade group, which analyzed data from 29 chain stores, was expecting a 2 percent increase.
 
Read the rest of the story
 There is still time to register for Convergence 2010
InterDyn LANAC Dynamic GP Courses
 
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 AssetsThe 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.
 
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.    
Click here to download more information. 
 
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.
 
525 W Van Buren, Ste 1150
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone:  800.201.8808
 
InterDyn LANAC Support Line:  312.506.3575