As the weather begins cooling, Plumbline is turning up the heat!
I am very
excited about introducing a new monthly hosting service for
Microsoft Dynamics solutions. Partners can now offer their customers a lower cost software purchase option by taking advantage of Plumbline's Software as a Service
(SaaS) Program. With this program,
customers access their business applications, such as Microsoft
Dynamics SL or GP, CRM, SharePoint and Exchange, over the internet
(cloud computing) for a monthly fee. Advantages include
lower-priced user licensing and reduced investment and maintenance
costs for equipment, resources and support for their business
applications, since there is nothing to be physically managed at
their location. If you have any questions, please feel free to call
or email me directly.
Plumbline Consulting is also preparing a program that will be
offered this fall - DynamicsDownloads. This new service was
pre-announced to the Dynamics SL User Group Fall Event last month
(see
the "Upcoming Events" section below for a recap of this year's
event). We will be hosting a website where customers & partners can
view, purchase and download SL Add-On Solutions. ISVs (as well as partners and
customers that have developed custom applications, screens or
reports) will have the opportunity to upload their solutions
to the Dynamics Download portal for greater visibility and ease of
getting their products to market. Go to
www.DynamicsDownloads.com to register, and stay
tuned for more details about this exciting program!
Best Regards,
Todd Michael
Director
Plumbline
(419) 581-2973
toddmich@plumblinesolutions.com
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Fixed Assets for Dynamics SL
Since 1991, Progressive System Solutions, Inc.
has been developing software that interfaces with and enhances the
Microsoft Dynamics SL accounting system. PSS solutions are
developed according to a strict set of standards, and thoroughly
tested before being released. Many of their programs are now
offered as individual add-on products, used by hundreds of Microsoft
Dynamics SL users throughout the United States and abroad. All PSS
products are sold with UNLIMITED users!
Fixed Assets for Dynamics
SL, PSS’s starship product, allows
customers to efficiently track and manage their company's fixed
assets. PSS Fixed Assets seamlessly integrates with Dynamics
SL’s Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Project Controller
modules. PSS Fixed Assets can also be used with handheld
barcode scanners for faster asset inventory handling. The Asset
Service module tracks service requirements, maintenance schedules,
and cost of repairs. To learn more about the benefits Fixed
Assets for Dynamics SL provides, visit the Progressive System
Solutions website at
http://www.progsys.net/products.aspx?id=ASSETS. Please
review the expansive list of other solutions developed by PSS
on their website, and see which ones will meet your business needs! (If you don’t see what you need, they can create it for you; ask
about custom development.)
Call (407) 523-7676)
or
email
PSS if you are interested in attending one of the following Fixed
Assets webinars: Oct. 14 -
10:00 am EST or Nov. 12 - 2:00 pm EST.
Can
customers on SL 6.5 take advantage of Business Ready Licensing (BRL)?
Yes, BRL is available for customers running Microsoft Dynamics SL
6.5. It works a bit differently in SL 6.5 then it works in SL 7.
For a customer on SL 7 you would be given a key for advanced
management (A1) or business essentials (B1). Since Microsoft
Dynamics SL 6.5 was released before the new licensing keys for BRL
were created, a customer moving to BRL would get all the keys
associated with advanced management or business essentials and you
will need to manually add each module to the registration screen. If
your customer already has BP installed and would like to take
advantage of features added by going to BRL, you can use these steps
to add access without a re-install:
1. Log into the BP server with the account used to perform the
initial BP installation.
2. Insert the BP disc into the machine and begin the installation
process. Since BP is already installed, it will recognize this and
provide options to change the configuration.
3. Select the Add/Remove Features option and it should pickup
if there are any changes available.
Error when trying to generate a report to Excel format in FRx 6.7,
SP9If you are running FRx version 6.7.with Service
Pack 9 (build 6.7.9111) and receive an “Error 91 – Object Variable
or with Block Variable” when exporting FRx reports to Excel, this
may be due to a bug. An updated Client Setup Utility for FRx
6.7 Service Pack 9 has been made available for download from
CustomerSource and
PartnerSource to resolve this issue. You may also contact
Microsoft Technical Support to obtain hot fix 937529 as an alternate
resolution. This problem was first corrected in FRx 6.7 Service Pack
10.
SRS Reports will not work in SL 7 releases
SRS reports that were created by using Visual Studio 2008 or
Business Intelligence Development Studio 2008 will not work
correctly in Microsoft Dynamics SL. To work around
this problem, recreate the custom SRS report by using Visual Studio
2005 or Business Intelligence Development Studio 2005.
Negotiation Strategy“Negotiation
is entirely a game of give and take, and it is vital in preparing to
do business that you take an
inventory of your bargaining possessions. These are always
‘add-ons’ and ‘take-offs’.
I always try to have several peripheral issues to raise,
things I would like to include but could live without, as an
inducement for protecting what I consider the heart of the contract.
If I get these fringe requests, so much the better. But, if I
have to discard them, I do so one by one, and very slowly, so that
the other side will appreciate the fact that I am compromising, that
I am not winning every point and getting everything that I ask for –
and neither should they.
Being able to give away a few things creates some goodwill and
reciprocity.”
Friendly
Persuasion
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Recap
of the Dynamics User Group SL Fall Conference:
The Dynamics SL User Group Fall Event, held in San
Diego September 16th – 18th had a record number of attendees
this year – in fact a 25% growth over last year!
150 members representing 81 companies from 27 states participated
and enjoyed great sessions, the vendor expo, food, weather and
networking.
The event kicked off with a tour of the “Geeks.com”
facility, allowing attendees to see how this customer has been
successful using Dynamics SL as the core of their systems.
Microsoft representatives provided both the opening keynote and
the closing keynote addresses.
In between, there were 27 sessions conducted over the 2 day
conference. One of the best
reasons for attending the SL User Group Events is the networking –
meeting constituents and discussing similar challenges in the workplace
and to learn what solutions have been used to solve them.
Plumbline Consulting was pleased to be the Premier
Sponsor for the Conference this year.
Todd Michael introduced the Opening Key Note and participated in
several sessions, including Best
Practices in Upgrading.
Remember, Microsoft is providing attendees with a 15% discount on additional
licenses purchased through November 20th!
To learn more about the SL User Group, visit their website at:
www.dynamicsusersgroup.com
Mark your calendars for
these upcoming Partner training events:
SharePoint Conference 2009 – October 19-22 in Las Vegas, NV
Microsoft Dynamics and Information Worker Sales Academy Web Seminar
Series
Overview of Information Worker components such as SQL
Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS),
Infopath, and SharePoint Designer that will provide further value to
Microsoft Dynamics customers.
Microsoft Dynamics SL Technical Web Seminar Topics
As a consultant, you play a critical role in bringing the solution to
life for the customer. Take advantage of the many technical web seminars
for Microsoft Dynamics SL!
Microsoft Dynamics SL Sales Web Seminar Topics
Designed for the Sales Professional Community, Microsoft offers
live and online training, events, and programs that go beyond enhancing
your Microsoft Dynamics product and market knowledge. You’ll develop the
skills, understand the audiences, and gain the confidence to grow your
business by selling Microsoft products in more business segments. The
goal is for you to approach prospects with a firm foundation in proven
selling methodologies, presentation tools and techniques that speak to
specific customer needs, and expertise in negotiating complex
deals—skills that can sell an entire Microsoft end-to-end solution.
Name:
Ed
Barnett
Background: Ed is the
Consulting Team Manager with Plumbline. He started with Solomon Software
in May 1996, working in the Support area. During his time with Solomon,
Great Plains Software, and Microsoft, he held the positions of Support
Engineer, Technical Mentor, Support Liaison, Operations Manager and Call
Center Manager. Prior to joining Solomon, Ed installed and provided
service for electrical control systems of industrial heat treat
furnaces.
Likes best about consulting:
The variety of things to work on. Each day is different, and there is
always quite a bit to do.
Hobbies: Enjoys
watching and playing sports, especially
football. Ed also
really enjoys helping out with his children's after-school activities.
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