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InterDyn LANAC News and Events
April 2012
www.lanactech.com | 312.201.8808 | info@lanactech.com |
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Greetings! | |
Hello,
Welcome to the April 2012 newsletter. Spring has officially arrived in Chicago I am sure you are all enjoying the beautiful un-season-like weather that has blessed us all. Welcome Spring!
Some of us have just returned from Convergence and let me tell you, it was AWESOME! We kicked off the convention at Minute Maid Park where we got to ride a mechanical bull, tour the clubhouse, ate stadium food, and listened to a great concert by Daughtry.
A few of us volunteered for Habitat for Humanity on Sunday morning (Joan, a customer, Lisa Miller and I) - we scraped and painted houses, planted fruit trees and plants, built out and planted gardens for 9 churches, rehabbed a food kitchen and 3 homes that were in desperate need of repair and actually framed out 3 brand new homes for deserving families. There were over 300 people who gave their time and efforts to the Independance Heights neighborhood outside of Houston - you can see a small article about the project in the Houston LISC Newsletter by clicking here. It was a truly rewarding experience and I will be doing it again next year when Convergence 2013 will be heading to New Orleans, LA - March 18-21. Please mark your calendars and prepare to attend!
We were exhausted at the end of the 3 day event and it was well worth it. We all attended many, many sessions, learned a great deal of information, shook a lot of hands, ate a lot of food and drank a few cocktails at the hosted parties and receptions. LANAC customers enjoyed a private dinner at Vic and Anthony's on Monday night and attended the InterDyn party on Tuesday night at the House of Blues.
One of the highlights for me, however, was the ending Keynote where General Colin Powell spoke. He made us all howl with laughter, cry with sentiment and feel pride for our country - a true GEM in my eyes. I am so thankful for the opportunity to have seen him.
We do hope you can join us next year for another wild ride at Convergence. I have yet to hear a customer be disappointed that they went. You can sign up for email alerts for Convergence 2013 by clicking here.
Christine Page
Business Development and Marketing Join us on:
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Quotes |
"April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks Go. "
~Christopher Morley, John Mistletoe~ |
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Upcoming Events |
Build Reports in Dynamics GP - Workshop - Live Event - SOLD OUT!
Date: March 29, 2012 - breakfast included
Time: 09:00 - 11:45am
Where: Our New Office!
20 N. Wacker Dr, Ste 1100
Chicago, IL 60606 (stay late for a tour)
During this workshop we'll show you some really cool reports you can set up in your system or take advantage of a special offer for us to come to your office and set them up for you.
SQL Reports / SRS Reports
Management Reporter / Excel Reporter
SmartList Builder (supplimental report builder)
Customer Source
Date: April 4, 2012
Time: 11:30 - 12:15pm
Where: Your desk - webinar
click here to register
20 Tips and Tricks / Ask the Expert Webinar Series
Date: April 11, 2012
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Where: Your Desk - Webinar (Earn 1 CPE Credit)
Presenter: Julie Storey
You really don't want to miss these webinars - not only do we have the best presenter ever but seating will be limited so register today!
Join us every other month for our 20 Tips and Tricks and Ask the Expert webinar series. Julie will share tips and tricks to help make your job easier.
At the end of the tips and tricks we will open up the forum - you may have a question you have been dying to ask or you may even have a tip or trick to share - the floor is yours. If you have a question that we cannot answer ("Stump the Expert") we will send you a $5 gift certificate for Subway, Starbucks or something similar.
After the completion of the webinar we will take it to our blog where you can comment, give ideas for the next webinar or share a tip or trick.
Sign up for 1 now or for the entire series.. seats are limited. Once you pick a session, we will send you the log in - calendar invite.
Click here to register
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 R2 "New Features" Webinar
Date: May 23, 2012
Time: 11:30 - 12:30pm
Where: Your Desk - Webinar
Reports and Analyzer
Click here to register
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5 Qualities of Remarkable Bosses |  OWNERS' MANUAL
Mar 5, 2012
Remarkable bosses aren't great on paper. Great bosses are remarkable based on their actions.
Results are everything-but not the results you might think.
Consistently do these five things and everything else follows. You and your business benefit greatly.
More importantly, so do your employees.
1. Develop every employee. Sure, you canput your primary focus on reaching targets, achieving results, and accomplishing concrete goals-but do that and you put your leadership cart before your achievement horse.
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5 Email Mistakes to Avoid | |
March 15, 2012 8:04 AM By Dave Johnson (MoneyWatch) Email has become the primary way to communicate with people in the office -- in many companies, email is even more common than face-to-face conversations. It's important, then, to avoid behaviors that will get you in hot water with your boss and coworkers. You might not even realize you're guilty of some of these gaffes, but rest assured that other people notice. Here's how to avoid the worst email mistakes: 1. Put the point of the message at the top, not the bottom. I've written about this many times; it's sometimes referred to as BLUF -- "Bottom Line Up Front." Rather than writing your email like a story, with all the context in the beginning and the request or action item at the end, put the key information on the very first line. Then provide as much context as you like. This way, your recipients don't have to slog through a ton of backstory to reach your point. Click here to read the rest of this story.
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Lessons from "The Office" for Your Office | |
By: Vivian Wagner 
Open Forum
February 20, 2012
How many times have you watched NBC's hit TV series "The Office" and cringed? There's a reason for that response-the show is sometimes a little too close for comfort. Between office parties and office romances, weddings, awards ceremonies and double entendrés, "The Office" is one hilariously uncomfortable situation after another.
In addition to being entertainment, the show actually has a few lessons for real offices-including those that specialize in business services, like Dunder Mifflin.
After all, it's funny to watch other people in these situations, but it's not so funny to be in them in real life.
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New Customer Promotions - "Give Me 5" | |
What is the Offer?
- Five Users for $3000
(Microsoft Dynamics GP; Advanced Management or Business Essentials) - Available until June 22, 2012
- Standard 1-yr Business Ready Lisences
- For new customers not having previously licensed a Microsoft Dynamics ERP product
- Once per customer
For more information on this promotion, please call us today at 312.506.3522. This promotion is only valid for new customers. |
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Is Your Company Ready for CRM? |  More companies than ever are incorporating a CRM system to help manage and protect their current customer base, manage sales pipeline, help with customer service, create cases, etc.
Given that it costs 7 times more to acquire a new account than it does to keep the ones you already have, it may be wise to invest in a "Sure Bet" and proven technology with Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Companies today are smarter and are going to great lengths to gain new clientelle, make sure they aren't targeting and winning over yours. A good customer stays loyal if you give them a reason to.
Check out some Whitepapers on our website to see if Microsoft Dynamics CRM may be right for you - click here.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is building on the great foundation of the 2011 release. In November of 2011 the service update reforces Microsoft's commitment to delivering familiar, connected and intellegent experiences to customers. by offering new integrated social collaboration capabilities, as well as unification with Office 365 and new enhancements for enterprises using Microsoft Dynamics CRM in the cloud. To see the release on YouTube, click the link below.
If you have any questions and would like to schedule some time to discuss, please give us a call at 312.201.8808 or email info@lanactech.com to set up an appointment. |
Upcoming Webinars by Directions, Our Training Partner |
User Group Sponsored by: Directions Training
Date: April 19, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (CST)
Location: Microsoft Corporation - 200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60601
*There is no cost to attend
5:00 p.m. - Arrival and Networking
6:00 p.m. - Presentation and Meeting Begins
The Chicago Windows User Group (CWUG), founded in May 2003 and now over 2,400 members strong, aims to help everyone draw the fullest benefit from computers using Windows and software that runs on the Windows operating system. Click here for more information and to register.
An Inside Look at the New SQL Server 2012 Part II: Management Studio Feature
Date: May 9, 2012
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (CST)
Location: Live Meeting and Conference Call
*There is no cost to attend
Webinar Sponsored and Presented by: Directions Training
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 increases the power and productivity of architects, developers and administrators who design, develop and maintain data storage systems. Several components have new or improved features. If you missed our first SQL 2012 session you do not want to miss this! In this session we will highlight the improvements made in 2012 and focus on the Management Studio 2012 feature. Click here for more info. and to register.
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Microsoft Dynamics User Groups | |
 Are you interested in joining? If so, let us help lead the way. Contact us to get started. For more information on what these groups have to offer you are welcome to visit their websites: GPUG: http://www.gpug.com/ / CRMUG: http://www.crmug.com/ .
Please note* you need to have a windows live ID to go to the CRMUG. It is not needed for GPUG. |
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Training |
 If you have a new employee to train or if you need to hone up your skills, we have a plethra of training opportunities for you. We will actually come to your office and train on your data for Microsoft Dynamics GP and RMS (Retail Management System) - let us know what you need help with and we'll be sure to tailor the training around your needs. Take a look at our website to see these offerings. With our partnership with Directions Training, the possibilities are endless. If there is something you are iterested in outside of Dynamics GP, contact us for more information.
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Referrals Pay! | |
Can't think of a new customer referral, then how about a quick quote for our website?
As a thank you for your referrals, we offer referral fees for each closed sale!
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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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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 for more information. |
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20 N Wacker Dr, Ste 1100
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312.201.8808
InterDyn LANAC Support Line: 312.506.3575
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