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How to Add a Report to VBA in Dynamics GP
February 27, 2019
There were times when you need to modify a current report in Dynamics GP and add some VBA code to...
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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Impact of the IRS Guidance for Busin...
February 27, 2019
Changes made to parking benefits provided by employers The adage goes “there is no such thing as a free lunch.” Perhaps...
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Chris Geier and Mack Reynolds Featured in Crain’s Chicago B...
February 27, 2019
Chris Geier and Mack Reynolds were quoted in a Crain's Chicago Business article, where they discussed crisis management and mindful employee...
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How to Set Up Floor Stock in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operati...
February 26, 2019
Floor stock is defined as items that are used in large quantities and have a low per unit cost. In...
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Utilizing Out-of-Band Management for Server and Network Hardware
February 25, 2019
Out-of-band management (OOBM) of network devices is nothing new, but it can be an extremely powerful tool to assist when...
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Can You Take That Sweet 20 Percent Business Tax Deduction?
February 21, 2019
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in late 2017 brought a host of changes to the US tax code....
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Managed Services Case Study: Delta Systems
February 21, 2019
https://youtu.be/HTZqWWFVBSA Delta Systems is a manufacturer and supplier of components for the outdoor power equipment industry. Among Delta Systems’ largest customers...
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How to Close Project WBS Tasks in D365 for Finance and Operations...
February 20, 2019
The Project WBS has a tracking and a costing view that show progress of hours against the budget. But at...
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Human Resources Technology: Aligning with Organizational Goals
February 20, 2019
Why You Need to Integrate people, processes and technologies and aligning them with key business outcomes Implementing human resources (HR) technology...
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Investing in Water: Earn While Doing Good
February 20, 2019
Water scarcity is considered one of the greatest problems people face on the globe. There is increasing competition for water,...
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The $99 Logo: Why You Shouldn’t Cut Corners With A Cheap Lo...
February 19, 2019
Marketing & Communications
The $99 Logo: Why You Shouldn’t Cut Corners With A Cheap Lo...
February 19, 2019
The importance of a logo design Whether starting a new business or updating an established brand, having a logo to visually...
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Processing In-house Repairs With Dynamics GP
February 19, 2019
As a Manufacturing consultant, I often visit our clients to review their production processes, and offer ideas for optimizing their...
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How to Correct Purchase Order Receipts in Dynamics 365
February 18, 2019
In the day-to-day operations of a warehouse, incorrect transactions are a part of life. Recently, a colleague asked for my...
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Regarding Security Breaches and Passwords
February 15, 2019
Two of the most frequently asked questions that come across my desk are “Do I need to worry about the...
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Understanding your Composite Score
February 12, 2019
The importance of a composite score Introduced as an amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965, a composite score is...
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Why Do I Need Multifactor Authentication in Office 365? Isn’...
February 12, 2019
Just 8-10 years ago, if you had a business, you needed email. And if you needed email, you needed a...
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Server Recovery Using StorageCraft HeadStart Restore
February 11, 2019
StorageCraft ImageManager provides several functionalities, including the ability to create an HSR (HeadStart Restore) job. An HSR job is used...
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Using Live Migration to Move Virtual Machines to a New Host
February 8, 2019
Moving a Virtual Machine (VM) from one stand-alone Microsoft Hyper-V host server to another is a common practice. It is...
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Here’s What It Takes to Become a Federal Government Contractor
February 7, 2019
Do you dream of landing contracts with the federal government? Becoming a qualified federal government contractor requires your business to...
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Is Your Private Information Protected from Phishing During Tax Se...
February 7, 2019
Whether you’re an individual or a person in a finance role such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll, you...
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Changes in Office 365 Email Encryption
February 6, 2019
The Office 365 email encryption service has been around for a long time. I can still recall doing some configurations...
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How to Track Serial and Lot Assembly Items in NetSuite
February 5, 2019
NetSuite provides you with complete visibility into all of your different lot and serial numbers throughout your entire supply chain...
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Tax Considerations for Real Estate Investors: New Limitation on I...
February 5, 2019
How the Interest Expense Deduction Affects Real Estate Investors Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, “TCJA,” one of the revenue...
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Other, Less Obvious Considerations for Calculating the Total Cost...
February 4, 2019
We've already covered all of the big costs a business needs to consider when calculating the Total Cost of Ownership...
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Using External Business Websites in NetSuite
January 31, 2019
Are there external business websites that you use for daily tasks, and you’re tired of switching in and out of...
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Revenue Recognition for Contractors – Actually, It Will Affect ...
January 31, 2019
The impact of revenue recognition on contractors Over the last several months, our conversations with contractors about the new revenue recognition...
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Cost Considerations for Calculating Total Cost of Ownership for E...
January 30, 2019
As good a source as any for this purpose, Wikipedia defines Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) as a financial estimate...
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Tax Alert for Contractors Doing Business in Indiana – New E...
January 28, 2019
How the New Excise Tax Affects Contractors in Indiana Effective January 1, 2019, Indiana approved House Enrolled Act No. 1323 creating...
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Creating Billing Rate Cards in NetSuite Charge-Based Billing Proj...
January 28, 2019
Utilizing Billing Rate Cards can be a beneficial addition for any users in NetSuite who are already working with Billing...
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Why Private Equity Firms Need to Include Cybersecurity in Their D...
January 25, 2019
The threat of a cybersecurity breach is often overlooked in the chaos of an acquisition, despite the potential risk such...
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