Using the Internet Information Button in GP

The internet button provides links to websites, email addresses, images and documents and stores this information for the following records for all GP users with access to these windows: Address Card Company Set Up Customer Card Employee Card Item Card Salesperson Card Vendor Card In this example, we will use the User Defined Field 1 […]

Five benefits of offsite backup

Disasters come in all shapes and sizes and for businesses they can range from massive catastrophes to less severe but still damaging ones, such as dropping an external hard drive that contains vital backups. Regardless of the what type of problem you are dealing with, it pays to be prepared beforehand.

Preparing for File Maintenance

File Maintenance options are not much different in Dynamic GP 2013 than in previous versions of Dynamics GP. However, we get questions about running file maintenance, whether it is in relation to upgrade preparations or addressing errors and issues. This article addresses running Check Links and performing Reconciles.

Shortcuts vs. Quick Links

Should you use Shortcuts or Quick Links for customizing your navigation in Dynamics GP? There is a lot of overlap between the tools so here is a quick chart to help out.

Shortcuts vs. Quick Links

Saving SmartList Favorites to "User Only" automatically adds them to Quick Links

Account Maintenance User Defined

The Account Maintenance window in Dynamics GP has four user defined fields on it. Nobody really uses them but there’s a good reason to use them.

Pick one of the UDF fields and use it to identify the employee responsible for reconciling that account.

Top 10 Reasons To Join Dynamics GP User Group

The Dynamics GP User Group (GPUG) focuses on helping each member learn and share, helping you to maximize the use of your Microsoft Dynamics GP solution. Here are the top 10 reasons a Microsoft Dynamics GP customer needs to join GPUG right now:

10. The largest, independent group for users of Microsoft Dynamics GP

9. A source for unbiased, first-hand, real-world knowledge

8. 200+ discounted or free events annually, including DayONE at Convergence

7. Peer to peer networking for sharing solutions and best practices

6. Regional Chapters & Meets-ups - facilitated in-person meetings in your area

5. A user conference just for Microsoft Dynamics GP users

4. Membership includes all Microsoft Dynamics GP users in yur organization

3. An advocate for member needs and priorities, including direct feedback to Microsoft

2. GPUG Academy - extensive offering of free or low-priced, high quality online & instructors led courses

1. 2-3 times ROI from your membership dues in savings of consulting expenses, discounts, leassons learned, etc.

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Dynamics BlogDeposit without Receipts in Bank Rec Module

Many GP Users typically use the “Deposit with Receipts Function” but hardly ever use The “Deposit without Receipts” function. A Deposit without Receipts updates the checkbook without associating any receipts or general ledger (GL) posting—it effectively allows you to enter an amount (positive or negative) to post to the checkbook and nowhere else.

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1099 Tips in GP2010

Each vendor can be identified as either a 1099 (Dividend, Interest, or Misc.) or non-1099 vendor, and in addition you can further identify the default 1099 box. To do this, go to Cards >> Purchasing >> Vendor and click on the Options button.