Microsoft Dynamics SL can help meet the unique needs of small to mid-size professional services firms, U.S. government contractor, and Non Profit Organizations. With Dynamics SL 2011, organizations can manage such processes as financial reporting, project and grant accounting, time and expenses, purchasing goods and services, managing subcontractors and more. One key aspect of SL […]Read More
Did you know Brittenford Systems offers a variety of training classes for Microsoft Dynamics SL, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft FRx, SharePoint, and more? We offer Microsoft Dynamics training in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Also, we offer online classes that can be attended remotely! Below we will share 11 tips to get maximum value from […]Read More
Sandler Kahne Software will be hosting a webcast on Wednesday, April 17 at 1pm ET, highlighting their 5-module eBanking Suite and their newest product, FIDO (The Data Retriever)® for Microsoft Dynamics SL. To register for the webcast, click here. Below we will share more information about Sandler Kahne’s eBanking suite and FIDO. eBanking Suite for Microsoft […]Read More
For project-based organizations, one of the biggest challenges is managing the “Business of Service Delivery”. Project-based organizations can effectively manage the six major steps in the service delivery lifecycle and consistently deliver projects on time, within budget, and within scope if they have the right systems and processes in place. So which project accounting solution […]Read More
The countdown to Convergence 2013 has begun! Convergence is the premier annual Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL and CRM event, bringing customers, partners, team members and industry experts together in an environment created for you to discuss solutions, address business needs, and establish a true community that can be leveraged throughout the year. Convergence 2013 will […]Read More
BI360 is the complete business intelligence suite for Dynamics GP and SL that integrates all of your data sources for complete insights! BI360 provides a complete Excel and web-based Reporting, Budgeting, Dashboard, and Collaboration solution with a preconfigured Data Warehouse for the integration of data sources. It only takes a fraction of the time to […]Read More
Dynamics SL 2011 Feature Pack 1 has been released and is loaded with lots of new features and functionality. One of the most popular new features that everyone is talking about is Business Analyzer which includes 30+ pre-defined financial and project reports. In addition, with the new Quick Query SSRS Report Generation Wizard, users will […]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
Microsoft Dynamics SL is a project-based ERP solution that can help meet the unique needs of U.S. government contractors. It also provides government contractors with the flexibility to help grow their business. A video from Microsoft, demonstrates how the features of Microsoft Dynamics SL provide capabilities such as accounting, project management, billing, materials management, and […]Read More
BIO is a business intelligence solution that leverages your investment in Microsoft Dynamics and other operations databases, giving you power and flexibility for reporting and data exploration. With BIO, even a novice can create reports and role-based dashboards that provide optimum financial, operational, and strategic information. BIO for Microsoft Dynamics SL is optimized for the […]Read More
Drowning in paper? Too many manual processes? Please join us for this informative webcast on ReQlogic, the leading brower-based solution for eProcurement, requisitions, invoice approval, expense reports, time tracking, and advanced workflow; specifically designed for Microsoft Dynamics SL and Dynamics GP. Learn how ReQlogic can help you: Automate your purchasing and employee expense cycles Improve […]Read More
When: Wednesday, September 26 at 12:00 p.m. EDT Are your budgeting and forecasting processes working for you? Are your Excel-based approaches become a pain to manage? Are you able to analyze your key business metrics regularly? Do you spend more time compiling financial information than analyzing it? Register for our upcoming webcast and see how Host Analytics […]Read More
Brittenford Systems helps Shared Spectrum Company with Microsoft Dynamics SL software and services to improve business reporting and productivity. Customer: Shared Spectrum Company Website: www.sharedspectrum.com Customer Size: 26 employees Country or Region: United States Industry: Engineering—Electrical engineering Partner: Brittenford Systems Customer Profile: Based in Vienna, Virginia, Shared Spectrum Company is a government contractor focused on establishing […]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
A couple of weeks ago we showed Microsoft Dynamics GP and SL users how easy it is to have a “paperless” organization. Brittenford Systems and PaperSave hosted a webcast for existing Microsoft Dynamics GP and SL users (located in Virginia, Maryland and DC) looking for a more efficient and flexible way to handle all […]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
Many government contractors are under the impression that their accounting system must be “certified” by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in order for them to do business with the Federal Government. However, there is not a single ERP software system that has ever been certified by the DCAA or is guaranteed to satisfy their […]Read More
If someone offered you an accounting system that could save time, increase customer satisfaction, consolidate financial data, and provide real-time business visibility, would you jump at the opportunity? If you learned that this same accounting solution would eliminate your need for expensive hardware, backup, and recovery plans, would you believe such a product existed? And […]Read More
There’s nothing particularly buzz-worthy about billing cycles. They neither headline business periodicals nor spur exciting water-cooler discussions. But a slow billing cycle ties up company money in a web of unpredictable the-job-was-completed-but-payment-hasn’t-been-received waiting. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Because billing cycles have a direct, measurable effect on a company’s cash flow and […]Read More
Government contractors must demonstrate that they can properly track and allocate costs for every project, task, and cost before they are awarded their first government contract. Furthermore, once they are awarded the contract, there are additional laws and regulations that must be met and followed. At Brittenford Systems, we understand the unique challenges of doing […]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
Imagine that the next time you login to Dynamics SL, you have easy access to your frequently used: screens, reports, internet websites, and other software applications. It’s possible, and easy to do. Dynamics SL offers a simple way to quickly organize your work – the “Favorites” area of your Dynamics SL home pane. Right click […]Read More
So how do you control who is posting batches to SL 7.0? In order to be sure a batch is not posted before it has been approved, follow these directions to stop users from selecting the ‘Release Now’ option. Keep in mind you must own ‘Customization Manager,’ and have sufficient rights within SL. I’ll use […]Read More
Several of my clients have reported that if they haven’t been assigned to the “everyone” group by the System Administrator, their menus are not displayed properly when they log into Dynamics SL 7.0. Instead, what appears is the “All Modules” menu, with a list of all of the modules that exist in Dynamics SL. This […]Read More
I’m a fan of shortcut keys because they allow you to navigate in Dynamics SL without ever using the mouse. For me, this is a productivity enhancer. If you don’t know the available shortcut keys for Dynamics SL, below is a list. These shortcuts work in Dynamics SL (and most Microsoft applications): Ctrl N New […]Read More
Do you know if your Dynamics SL data and files are being backed up daily? Have you tested restoring your backup files? Backing up the Dynamics SL databases and certain program files is an essential part of your daily system maintenance and disaster recovery plan. Your accounting data is being updated daily, so it’s important […]Read More
Have you documented your current accounting job processes? Processes such as how to close out the month, how to issue checks, or how to add a new vendor? Good job process documentation facilitates personnel transitions and user training, and makes for good internal controls. In practice, documentation is often incomplete, outdated, or non-existent. Hooray SL […]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
After a routine Windows update, several of our clients have experienced the following issue when they try to open Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0: On an x64 computer, Microsoft Dynamics SL opens. However, the menu captions appear as numbers instead of as words. On an x32 computer, Microsoft Dynamics SL does not open. You receive a generic Windows error […]Read More
Last week I received a call from a Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 client struggling with changing a Solomon user’s password. The user had forgotten their password and the system administrator didn’t know how to make the change in their newly upgraded SL 7.0 environment. Here are the steps to change passwords for any user on […]Read More
