I just returned from the Microsoft Convergence Conference and Microsoft is in the process of making all of their software work in the cloud.  What does working in the cloud mean?  It means that you would no longer be purchasing software and installing it on a local computer, but would be purchasing a license to access software via the internet (cloud).  The next major release of all the Microsoft Dynamics products, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM), will be available to run with just an internet connection.  Also, Microsoft announced Office 365.  This is a version of Microsoft Office that can also be run in the cloud. 

 

So what does this mean to you?  If Microsoft is making cloud computing a major emphasis, it has to be taken seriously.  We currently offer cloud solutions for both ERP and CRM software.  If you think this is a possible solution for your business, please contact us.

 

 

Mike Ericksen

847-605-1590

 

Walk for the Mental Health of it!

Saturday May 7th, 2011

 

Our community-based, not-for-profit organization "helps people feel good, do better, and find solutions".

 

A variety of programs provide assessment, counseling, psychiatric, recovery, and support services for people like these:

 

Individuals challenged by serious mental disorders, for whom skill training, socialization and advocacy lead to recovery; youth seeking to make healthy decisions, overcome depression, and avoid drugs; kids in psychiatric crisis, needing immediate assessment; families working through difficult transitions; individuals immobilized by a life crisis, anxiety or depression; elders struggling to stay independent and in their own homes; and people seeking to serve their community through volunteerism.

 

Join us at our annual walk/fun-run which will be held on May 7th at Busse Woods. This year we'll have a separate course for runners.

Sign up below!!

 

Walk Webpage Link

April 22nd- Good Friday, Earth Day 

April 24th- Happy Easter

April 27th- Administrative Professionals Day

April 27th-Hyroglyfic Event

April 28th- GOA 2011 Busines Expo

May 1st- May Day

May 3rd- National Teachers Day

May 5th- Cino de Mayo

May 7th- Kenneth Young Center Walk

May 8th- Mothers Day

  

  

  

  

Michael Ericksen P.C. has been a member of the WAC Consulting Group for almost two years.

 

The WAC Consulting Group offers over 30 business solutions, in more than 35 states with nationwide services supporting clients during extended business hours. We have the means to serve your needs with more urgency and offer expertise in more product areas than the typical small firm. We provide the hands on services of a small local firm with resources and benefits of a large organization.

Lock-Up MDA 

  

Please help Mike make bail.  He has been charged with aiding and abetting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) with the intent of helping area residents with Muscular Dystrophy. 

  

He needs $800 to make bail by May 18th, 2011. Learn more below or make your donation today!

  

The Small Business Paperwork Elimination Act, which repeals the 1099 tax-reporting requirement established in the health care overhaul law that passed last year, is now official as of April 14, 2011.

 

The President signed this act last week, putting an end to a potential reporting nightmare that would have forced all businesses to file a 1099 on transactions over $600 and a W-9 with all companies they do business with.

 

The 1099 reporting rules continue unchanged, meaning than any businesses or persons that make payment to another person of $600 or more must report the amount, name and address of the payee to the IRS and the payee.