Managers and business owners often tell us how they’re struggling with old, disconnected systems that don’t do what the business needs them to. Whether that’s the inability to pull reports quickly or the large quantities of manual data input required, old accounting systems can become a huge burden on the growth of your company. Eventually, […]
There has been a lot of news and excitement over the release of Microsoft’s “new” Dynamics 365 product suite. With all the buzz, you may rightly question “What has happened to the old Dynamics products” — including Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Dynamics CRM, Dynamics AX and Dynamics GP. So, where do the new “365” products leave […]
Over the past couple of years especially, Microsoft have been busy developing new functionality and introducing new technologies into their “Dynamics” suite of products. This refreshed drive is creative and includes rich changes to their product suite, including integrations with their other solutions. However, there has been a bit of a downside to this – […]
Many growing companies eventually hit a roadblock in their path to success. In most cases, that roadblock comes from the systems & processes businesses rely on daily: the various spreadsheets storing data, limiting accounting software and a lack of synchronisation between data and people. You can only scale so much with a disconnected business before it struggles to keep […]
Phillip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Andy Haldane, Chief economist for the Bank of England, seem to think bad managers are the cause of poor productivity. We have other ideas. In his Autumn Statement, Phillip Hammond, the Chancellor of the Exchequer stated in the media that “too many British workers work longer hours for lower pay […]
“Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” William Penn According to this study from 2014, an individual’s hourly productivity rates significantly drop when they exceed 50 hours work per week. Canny people know the importance of taking time out at the weekend so they can relax and re-energise. With that in mind, Dr. Travis Bradberry […]
It seems like an odd comparison, but deciding which business tools to invest in is a lot like buying a parachute — a comparison perfectly demonstrated by the Volkswagen car advert below. See if you remember it… Volkswagen. Well worth it advert Parachute from Factory Studios on Vimeo. The two men are going skydiving and […]
Realising that the road to growth means making changes, Ben Fry, Gallery Director of Wyecliffe Galleries, decided to enlist the help of CBIZ to implement Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Wyecliffe have chosen Microsoft Dynamics to manage their stock, warehouse, customer information and finances. The goal is to increase efficiencies across the whole business, including the ability to spend more time […]
Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort. — Paul J. Meyer Do more, faster and easier – making your business more straightforward will allow you space and time to grow. Imagine being able to trust what your information system is telling you, […]
Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together. — James Cash Penney Time to make changes Time to think of the future and plan seed and crop growing for the coming year. Time to create more time to focus on what is important for the future Time to find […]