One of the biggest headaches for many accounts payable staff is tracking the receipt of the vendors W-9 form. The W-9 form, also known as Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification, is used by entities to verify that they have the correct Taxpayer Identification number for anyone they make a payment to. If […]Read More
It’s that time of year again, and we’re swinging into 1099 season. With the release of Dynamics GP 10, Microsoft has greatly enhanced the processing of 1099 information within Dynamics GP. Have I peaked your curiosity? This blog will provide you with an overview of the changes included in GP 10 that will […]Read More
As the year comes to a close, we are getting a lot of questions about year-end updates and changes for W-2 and 1099-R reporting for Microsoft Dynamics GP. Here is what you need to know. W-2 and W-3 Form Layout Changes The layouts for forms W-2 and W-3 are unchanged, and no new fields have […]Read More
Windows 7 is getting great reviews from our Dynamics SL clients, and Brittenford Systems has been using it internally for months with very positive results. However, before your organization upgrades to Windows 7, it’s important that you upgrade Dynamics SL to version 7.0 Feature Pack 1. Version 7.0, […]Read More
It’s year-end, so Dynamics SL users are asking “What’s new in the 2009 Year End Update, and do I need to install it?” I’ll give you the scoop. What’s the purpose of the Update? The Microsoft Dynamics SL 2009 year end update includes changes for […]Read More
Rumor has it that the next version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM will include significant enhancements to navigation. This functionality should be included in the version scheduled to be released in early 2010. The idea seems to be to bring the navigation for CRM in line with the “Ribbon” (also known as the “Fluent UI”) that […]Read More
Connecting your organization’s website to your Microsoft CRM platform can help you broaden your marketing, sales and service capabilities. This level of integration just got a lot easier with Microsoft’s introduction of the Microsoft CRM Portal Integration Accelerator, which is available free for download now. The Portal Integration Accelerator builds on the eService […]Read More
During an economic recession, some companies cut back, hunker down, and hope to survive. Watch this webcast replay to learn about three companies – clients of Brittenford Systems – who took a different approach. They took steps to emerge stronger…to thrive. […]Read More
Microsoft has announced a major update to Microsoft CRM. Update Rollup 7 will be a prerequisite for all future updates to Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Microsoft Office Outlook. Update Rollup 7 is a cumulative update rollup that includes all the fixes for the issues that are documented in Update Rollup 1, […]Read More
Sometimes it would be helpful to see a single inquiry screen or report showing all your invoices and the payments applied against those invoices. Unfortunately, GP does not have such an inquiry screen or report. However, you can create your own solution using SmartList Builder, a module for Dynamics GP. I’ll […]Read More
I encourage all my clients to take advantage of the Named Printers feature in Microsoft Dynamics GP – it saves time and reduces errors. Using Named Printers, your system administrator can assign specific printers to specific: Tasks, Users, or Companies. Using Named Printers avoids the need to repeatedly choose which printer to use […]Read More
A new feature I like in Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 FP1 is the ability to sort information, in ascending or descending order, in several read-only inquiry screens. I’ve provided a full list of the affected screens at the end of this blog post, but first, I’ll explain the feature. Look for ‘Click on a column […]Read More
Would you like to have your company logo, instead of the Microsoft Dynamics SL logo, on your Dynamics SL menu? Adding your logo is easy to do, and it personalizes your system. Here are the simple steps to add your company logo: Rename a copy of your company […]Read More
When working with Dynamics SL, do you wish that there was an easy way to prevent accidental postings to prior periods and previous fiscal years – a way that does not involve purchasing a third-party product or screen customizations? Now, if you are running Feature Pack 1 of Dynamics SL, you have […]Read More
Dashboards in Microsoft CRM are very popular with end users, but if improperly created, they can suffer from poor performance. Below are some best practices that will optimize the performance of your dashboards, and minimize the impact on the system. Optimization Guidelines Users want reports to come up quickly, with as little impact […]Read More
A client was recently struggling to reconcile the General Ledger to the Payables Management module. Turns out the last time it tied out was nearly twelve months prior. I taught her to use a cool new feature in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 – “Reconcile to GL.” This new tool significantly reduces the time spent reconciling sub-ledgers […]Read More
Facility optimizes the learning experience through state-of-the-art technology and flexible design, and is conveniently located in the Tyson’s-Dulles technology corridor. Brittenford Systems, a professional services firm that helps organizations harness the power of Microsoft technology, announced today it is offering a rentable computer classroom training facility. The facility is fully equipped with the latest amenities, […]Read More
In this webcast, Michael Mahoney, CEO of Brittenford Systems, interviews two local executives who have implemented Microsoft Forecaster, and the Microsoft Master Certified Consultant who lead the implementations. (45 minutes) Click the image below to watch the webcast replay: Microsoft Forecaster: Real-World User Stories Microsoft Forecaster is the #1 planning application for users […]Read More
(co-authored by Shereen Mahoney and Ken DiPietro) Microsoft has announced major changes to their technical support plan timeline – the period during which various releases of the product will be supported – for Dynamics GP and Dynamics SL. To avoid being on a product release that becomes unsupported, it’s critically important you understand the new […]Read More
Clients frequently ask me… “How can I get project data in reports that people can access without having to buy a Dynamics license? (or spend my time running the report and emailing it to them!)” There is a simple, free (yes I said FREE) software solution called SQL Server Reporting Services. This is a web […]Read More
One common cause that I’ve noticed for slow performance on a Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 workstation is the Internet Explorer Settings to check certificate revocation. Here are the steps to check these settings in Internet Explorer: Open Internet Explorer and go to the Tools Tab and select Internet Options. Then select the […]Read More
I have had several clients comment that they would like to be able to change the defaults for printing reports. Changes to your custom default settings are always replaced after an upgrade or application of a service pack. Well, here’s some good news for you. As of SL release 6.x there is a built-in utility […]Read More
Clients will benefit from deep expertise across a spectrum of Microsoft technologies for financial and customer relationship management, reporting and planning, collaboration and workflow, and IT infrastructure – all from a single business partner. DynLink, Inc., a Microsoft Gold Certified value-added reseller for Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Dynamics GP, has merged its practice into […]Read More
Site- built entirely in Microsoft Office SharePoint – invites visitors to take advantage of webcasts, podcasts, and other learning opportunities Brittenford Systems, a professional services firm that helps organizations harness the power of Microsoft technology, announces today the launch of its new website at www.brittenford.com. “Our goal with this complete re-design was to provide a richer […]Read More
Brittenford Systems is proud to announce that Stephanie Piquette has joined the team as Marketing Coordinator. Stephanie’s responsibilities will include reaching out to Brittenford’s clients by organizing the ALP (Advanced Learning Program) webinars, creating weekly e-newsletters and amplifying Brittenford’s overall public visibility. Stephanie will bring value to Brittenford by proactively creating and maintaining the website […]Read More
I’m frequently asked by CFO’s at goverment contractors which accounting software systems are “DCAA Certified.” The answer: None. Zero. Zip. Contrary to an urban myth, the Defense Contract Audit Agency, or ‘DCAA,” does not certify accounting software. The DCAA does, however, require considerable detail about the direct, indirect, and overhead expenses associated with every item […]Read More
Brittenford Systems, a professional services firm delivering integrated Microsoft technology solutions, education and support for middle-market organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region, has been chosen by the editors of Accounting Technology magazine as a Technology Pacesetter for 2008. The magazine, published 11 times annually by SourceMedia Inc., each year gives this award to 100 organizations across the U.S. that market […]Read More
Innovative Enterprise Solutions, one of the premier Microsoft Dynamics GP (“Great Plains”) value-added resellers in the Washington, DC metro area, has merged its practice into Brittenford Systems, a professional services firm delivering integrated Microsoft technology solutions, education and support for middle-market organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Warren May, CEO of Innovative Enterprise Solutions, has joined […]Read More
