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A common question asked when you first get on a call is, “How’s the weather for you?” Each day, we all check either the local news or online for what we should expect that day in our area. Sometimes the weather forecasters are right, and other times they are dramatically wrong. We often think how great it would be to get paid to be wrong more than we are right! That likely wouldn’t keep our businesses going though.
A business forecast is often like a weather forecast since you cannot always predict outside forces, but unlike the weather, we are usually able to keep tabs on our outside forces such as competition, economy and expenses. The next time you check the weather forecast, keep in mind that they are using the latest up-to-date software and technology that allows them to be more accurate – imagine what the forecast would be without that technology. The same can be said for your business. The more up-to-date software and technology you have, the better you will do at forecasting your business’ future.
Here’s to forecasting good weather and good business for you!
Sincerely,
CAL Business Solutions Inc. |
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Excel Tips & Tricks
Use the Ctrl-Key for Quick Navigation
When you want to move quickly to the left, right, top, or bottom cell in a data set, just press Ctrl and one of the arrow keys. Let’s say you want to select the cells in the current row of the dataset, but only the cells with numbers, not the labels. If the current cell is in the middle of the row press Ctrl-Left to go to the first data cell in this set, then hold down the Shift key and press Ctrl-Right to select all the figures for that row. |
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9 Key Questions to Ask About The Cost of Your ERP Software License
Choosing the right accounting software can be tough. With so many options and so much technical jargon, finding the package that meets your needs is quite a challenge. But once you have found the software that has the right functionality for your business, you need to make sure you understand the costs. There are ways to save money or to waste money; there are upfront costs to consider and hidden costs to avoid.
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Introducing the Google+ Project : Newest Addition to Social Media
The Official Google Blog recently posted an article introducing the newest addition to social media, Google+. Take a look at what it’s all about and watch videos highlighting its features.
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Trivia Tidbits
- The first e-mail was sent over the Internet in 1972
- The Statue of Liberty’s index finger is eight feet and one inch long
- It takes 17 muscles to smile & 43 to frown
- The flower of August is the Gladiolus, sometimes called the “sword lily”
How well do you know Basic Accounting? Take this Quiz to find out.
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About CAL Business Solutions
CAL Business Solutions is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner focused on Microsoft Dynamics GP financial management systems. Offering implementation, data conversion, customization, plus support and training.
- 28 Years of experience In-House development team & Connecticut’s only GP training center
7 x Dynamics President’s Club Winner-recognizing the top 5% of Dynamics Partners worldwide.
2010 Microsoft Dynamics NorthEast Partner of the Year
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Microsoft Dynamics GP
Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) is a full featured, cost-effective solution for managing and integrating finances, sales and purchasing, distribution, manufacturing, project accounting, field service and even human resources and payroll. Available in 3 versions for every business. Dynamics GP Information & Pricing
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