Source: Accounting Services Harness the Power of the Cloud – AICPA In the second decade of the 21st century, there are three fundamental trends that are changing the future of client accounting services in the U.S., each of which can be traced to the profound impact that computing and networking is having on human culture […]Read More
Brittenford Systems partners with Stop Hunger Now to raise $6,000 and package over 24,000 meals for those in need. What is Stop Hunger Now? Stop Hunger Now is a meal packaging program that supports school feeding programs and crisis relief. Over 100,000 volunteers have donated and packaged meals through Stop Hunger Now’s meal packaging program. It […]Read More
Source: How Cloud Financials Enable Growth without Hiring from Intacct. Your company’s growing quickly and you’re having trouble scaling internal processes with the demand. The logical next step is to hire additional staff. But is that the smartest step? While it’s not politically correct to say so in this economy, hiring employees can sometimes be […]Read More
Earlier this year, the Cloud Accounting Institute conducted a national survey on cloud technology practices, outlook, and trends. The report details topics such as cloud adoption status, benefits, concerns, expectations, and integration of cloud solutions. In addition, results are compared to the 2012 study, providing a glance at how trends are evolving. Notably, cloud adoption […]Read More
In the recently published State of Customer Data Integration 2013, more than 921 technical professionals, business leaders, system integrations, VARs, and partners, shared information on business system integration, CRM integration, and overall customer data integration trends. General integration trends include: Do-It-Yourself Integration Widespread But on the Decline: Custom code continues to be the main way […]Read More
Successful management of a nonprofit organization requires attention to detail. Careful administration of expenses and meticulous reporting practices are essential to meet regulatory compliance, and to secure future funding. Increasing revenue. Consolidating across multiple entities. Budgeting. Implementing internal controls. Facilitating audits and compliance reporting. Sometimes, it’s easy to overlook the fact that CFOs of nonprofit […]Read More
Software companies, who historically sold software products, are increasingly gravitating towards the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model. User demand for scalable solutions, shifts in perceptions regarding security, and the widespread availability of cloud computing resources are all trends that have contributed to the popularity of the SaaS delivery model. But, how do accounting practices differ for […]Read More
Most small businesses begin their financial lives using Intuit’s QuickBooks, which—with an 89% market share—is by far the best and most popular small business accounting application. It’s well known. It’s easy. It works. And it offers the functionality a business needs when it’s starting out (Intuit). But, if your business has moved beyond the entry […]Read More
In an interview with Mike Fauscette, group vice president, Software Business Solutions, Deltek asked a variety of questions about the use of cloud for government contractors including: cloud advantages for government contractors, what types of contractors are a good fit for cloud solutions, what government contractors should look for in cloud providers and more. You […]Read More
You’ve probably heard a lot about the cloud. When we polled the attendees at our Cloud Accounting Thought Leadership Summit, 52% indicated that they are using cloud technologies. Despite the large numbers of people moving to the cloud, there is still some confusion surrounding the topic. In fact, only ½ of all small and midsize […]Read More
The Complete Hiring Guide from Brittenford Staffing is an essential employer’s resource for contemporary hiring decisions. A recent survey conducted by CareerBuilder reports that over half (54%) of employers cite the difficulty of recruiting top talent as their biggest challenge in 2012. The number does not come as a surprise, as it takes a significant […]Read More
Data security is often cited as one of the biggest concerns of moving to the cloud. According to a recent AICPA survey, the top barrier to adopting or expanding cloud solutions are security concerns (63.1%). Whether you are looking for a cloud accounting solution, or moving other business data to the cloud, choosing your provider […]Read More
Bring-Your-Own-Device, or BYOD, is the policy of permitting employees to bring their personally owned mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, or smart phones to work and using those devices to access privileged company information and applications. A study found that, 81% of people use a personal electric device for work-related functions. How will the BYOD […]Read More
Brittenford Systems is now conducting a national survey aimed at software companies to fill the void of information about accounting best practices for software firms. The national survey will be based on accounting and financial practices and systems of software companies. Data from this survey will be used to shed light on best practices, trends, […]Read More
Selecting an accounting system for your organization is a big decision. The selection is increasingly important when your organization is growing in size or complexity. Manual processes will drain your productivity and you may struggle to analyze the growing amount of financial and operational data. Therefore, you need to modernize your system. A white paper […]Read More
Analysts forecast that by 2015, one-third of all spending on customer relationship management software will be for SaaS Technology versus 26 percent in 2010 (2 QAS; Data Quality New; CRM spending to focus on SaaS; February 9, 2011). But what is best for your business? Will a SaaS-based CRM solution or on-premise CRM meet your […]Read More
The Client Service Star is an annual award at Brittenford Systems that recognizes excellence in service and support based on client feedback and performance. Client Service Stars are members of the Brittenford team. Service Stars are selected by their peers for providing the best “Brittenford Experience” and service to their clients. Brittenford Systems, a technology […]Read More
Join us for an Intacct sponsored webinar on Tuesday, February 26th at 11:00 AM PT/ 2:00 PM ET called, “Nonprofit Accounting Experts Share Best Practices For Selecting Accounting Software”. Nonprofit organizations have very different accounting needs than for-profit companies. When it’s time to consider a new accounting system for your nonprofit, what features and functionality […]Read More
Prestige Care, Inc., founded in 1985, has 72 assisted living, skilled nursing, and retirement communities across Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Washington State. Prestige Care communities provide nursing and rehabilitation services in addition to Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Prestige Senior Living communities offer both independent retirement and assisted living options. Finances for all […]Read More
A report entitled, “The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011”, from Forrester Research revealed how Microsoft Dynamics CRM impacted sales and customer service productivity for users (productivity gains and ROI of 243 percent). In January 2011, Microsoft reached out to Forrester Consulting to examine the total economic impact and potential return on investment […]Read More
Join us for an Intacct sponsored webinar on Wednesday, February 6 at 11:00 AM PT/2:00 PM ET for “Top 5 Reasons QuickBooks Users are Moving to the Cloud”. The cloud is more than hype. Thousands of small and medium-sized businesses have moved from QuickBooks to cloud financials. According to a Cloud Accounting Institute survey conducted […]Read More
Brittenford Systems Launches Brittenford Staffing in Washington DC Region Leading Microsoft Dynamics VAR Brittenford Systems unveiled a new partnership with Nsight, LLC to be the first Microsoft channel partner in North America to offer specialized staffing with proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL, NAV and AX. The new company, Brittenford Staffing, in partnership with Nsight, LLC, […]Read More
With the release of Dynamics GP 10 and Dynamics SL 7, Microsoft changed its support policy. Starting with these releases, Microsoft will support a product version for 5 years for mainstream support and an additional 5 years for extended support as long as you are on a supported service pack. Mainstream support for Dynamics GP […]Read More
One of the key benefits of having an active Microsoft Support Service Plan is access to CustomerSource. Microsoft Dynamics CustomerSource is an award winning, personalized web site resource to help you optimize your use of Dynamics SL or Dynamics GP. Is your team getting the most from it? Reduce Support Costs with Self-Help Resources CustomerSource […]Read More
Windows 7 is the newest operating system by Microsoft. If you are considering upgrading your workstations to Windows 7, it’s important to first make sure it’s compatible with FRX. Below is a table of the operating systems which FRx 6.7 Service Pack 11 has been certified on: Operating System Platform Version Driver Driver Name […]Read More
Microsoft Convergence 2010 takes place April 24 – 27 in Atlanta. If you have not had the experience of attending the biggest annual Microsoft user event, Convergence, I suggest giving it a try. This year, the event takes place in Atlanta from April 24th through the 27th. It’s big, it’s high-energy, and […]Read More
Do you have too many options on your SL menu? Well, it’s really easy to hide menus and just as easy to add the menus back if you need! Just click on the Configure Buttons as shown below: Then click on the Add or Remove buttons and click on the menu you want to remove, […]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
