Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) users are faced with conflicting information about staying on GP versus migrating to Dynamics 365 Business Central. We’re attempting to clear the clutter and give you some straight answers to help you make your decision. As we mentioned in The Case for the Cloud, there are distinct advantages for GP… Continue reading Migrating from Dynamics GP to Dynamics Business Central: The Advantages of Business Central
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6 Reasons Why You Should Move from Microsoft RMS to Omnichannel
Microsoft’s Retail Management System (RMS) 2.0 was a popular POS platform that worked well for small and midsized businesses operating single or multiple stores. At one time, there were upwards of 45,000 customers using the product. RMS was able to provide advanced retail features, including managing multidimensional inventory, receivables, reporting, and interfaces with a wide… Continue reading 6 Reasons Why You Should Move from Microsoft RMS to Omnichannel
Configuring and Giving Loyalty Points in LS Retail
LS Central by LS Retail, an ERP built in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for retailers, has many capabilities to meet all the needs of retailers—from multiple stores to the head office.One of those features is the ability to set up customer rewards/loyalty programs. This video will show you how to configure, use, and troubleshoot… Continue reading Configuring and Giving Loyalty Points in LS Retail
How to Use the PowerPoint Option in Microsoft Teams
There are always new features that are introduced by Microsoft in their productivity tools that, at this point, can warrant a monthly status update about what’s new and what’s changed. This one I feel deserves extra attention. If you share a PowerPoint presentation during a Teams Meeting, this one will make your life better. When you… Continue reading How to Use the PowerPoint Option in Microsoft Teams
ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 330
This edition of Developer Digest highlights the Database Locks feature and the instant “With” statement in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating, with the common goal of sharing helpful information with… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 330
10 Things to Consider When Migrating from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central
If you’re using Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), you’re very aware of the product roadmap and software lifecycle policy. Like many GP users, you’ve probably been very happy with the product because it has been a workhorse for more than 30 years. Microsoft has committed to supporting GP with bug fixes, security enhancements, and some… Continue reading 10 Things to Consider When Migrating from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central
Using Priority Accounts in Microsoft 365-Office 365
In many industries, companies consider some internal users—like executives and management—as priority accounts. To accommodate this need, Microsoft introduced functionality into Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) that helps to ensure high quality service and protection for these individuals. With this functionality, an admin can tag specific users as priority accounts, which gives them access to two… Continue reading Using Priority Accounts in Microsoft 365-Office 365
How To Correct LS Nav Statement Calculation Issues
Whether you use the job scheduler in LS Retail or post statements manually, occasionally you might run into an issue where the statement doesn’t calculate correctly. While this isn’t common, there are some scenarios that can cause a statement to not calculate—for example, if there are no transactions for the day, you won’t have… Continue reading How To Correct LS Nav Statement Calculation Issues
How to Mix and Match Discount Offers in LS Retail
Discounts are a common strategy for retailers to attract customers. Handled correctly, periodic discounts (by season or other) can help stimulate business during slow times, clear out unwanted stock, and increase loyalty among existing customers. However, discounts can also devalue a brand or product. It’s important to have a strategy for offering discounts, which might… Continue reading How to Mix and Match Discount Offers in LS Retail
Run The Close Year End Process in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
In Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Close Income Statement batch job transfers the year’s results to a Retained Earning account in the balance sheet and closes all the income statement accounts. This process creates a journal, which is posted manually. When an additional reporting currency is used, the system will post the additional currency directly to… Continue reading Run The Close Year End Process in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central