Blogs

The topic of “choosing a CRM system” has been a hot topic for some of my colleagues and like-minded professionals on LinkedIn and it created some discussion that you might find valuable.  I worked in the CRM industry for 8 years, so I understand how confused someone can be when they are suddenly told by their boss to “go find the best CRM system.”  read more »

No matter the season, employees need a little motivation now and then. Here are a few suggestions to rev up their engines and motivate them for peak performance.  read more »

I ran across a really short list of the first things to do when starting a business on America’s Best Companies site. Entrepreneurs and today’s business leaders will appreciate the brevity. It is not all inclusive, but it is a good foundation.

First things to do when starting a business:  read more »

I recently attended the OnBase Partner Conference in beautiful Tampa, FL. As a long time OnBase partner, my primary reasons for attending were to see the new products coming to market and how other partners/customers are using the tools. Plus, getting out of the Nashville deep freeze for a couple of days was definitely an added perk!

I continue to be excited about how the OnBase solution is used to solve problems across so many industries. Here are a few examples I came home with:  read more »

“You are your greatest asset. Put your time, effort and money into training, grooming, and encouraging your greatest asset.” -Tom Hopkins

“It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained.”-Elizabeth II  read more »

Imagine sitting across from your boss when he/she asks the question “Are you ready to lead?” A million possibilities, ideas and emotions cross your mind. Am I being promoted? Am I getting a raise? Or worse…am I being fired? This brings with it an onslaught of excitement, panic and fear. However, it all leads to the question, as a young professional, are you ready to lead? Will you be ready to solve problems, anticipate solutions and demonstrate your abilities to your superiors?  read more »

What can you expect when you enter a room full of Healthcare and Technology Executives to hear people opining on the state of technology in health care? As I entered the large room at the downtown Hilton to hear Steve Ballmer, CEO of
Microsoft, discuss this topic with three other distinguished Healthcare executives, I was thinking “how on earth does a panel discussion on the issues facing health care and technology apply to me and my customers?” and “what does Steve Ballmer have to contribute?” In short… plenty.  read more »

It’s time for your annual Year End closing process. Here are five tips for a successful and smooth procedure:

Top 5 Tips for the Year-End Closing Routines in Dynamics GP  read more »

In addition to our 2009 Tax Planning Guide announced in mid-December, we have now released updated Informational Reporting Guidelines. These guidelines include certain informational documents that are required to be filed with the federal government.

Click through to view instructions relating to the most common forms, along with their due dates, and other pertinent information pertaining to payroll tax filings and informational documents required to be filed. We hope that you will find this material useful.  read more »

The other day I was speaking with someone who asked, “I’m already short on time in the office. How do I use social media for my business without letting it take over my life?” This is a common misperception about social media. Yes, you can spend hundreds of hours on Facebook (as my wife can attest), Twitter, a Blog, or LinkedIn, but this kind of time is not necessary. I’ll share some tips for marketers and business owners about what networks to use and how to use them most efficiently.  read more »