WebSan Solutions Inc. has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2017 for the fourth consecutive year. The group of 100 organizations are honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software.

Members of the VAR Stars were selected based on factors such growth, industry leadership and recognition, and innovation. Selection is not based on revenue and those firms chosen represent a wide range of size and many different software publishers of accounting software.

“To be amongst such great company and to be a member of VAR Stars for the fourth year is an honour. For me, it validates the hard work and effort our business puts into achieving great results.” Said Andrew King, Managing Director of WebSan Solutions Inc.

“Each year, 100 VAR Stars are picked from the best organizations that market financial software. It is always an honor to recognize those who contribute to the development of our business,” Bob Scott said.

WebSan Solutions Inc. has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2017 for the fourth consecutive year. The group of 100 organizations are honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software.

Members of the VAR Stars were selected based on factors such growth, industry leadership and recognition, and innovation. Selection is not based on revenue and those firms chosen represent a wide range of size and many different software publishers of accounting software.

“To be amongst such great company and to be a member of VAR Stars for the fourth year is an honour. For me, it validates the hard work and effort our business puts into achieving great results.” Said Andrew King, Managing Director of WebSan Solutions Inc.

Consumers today are looking to invest in software that is not only accessible and responsive, but one that is also collaborative, easily accessible and can grow along with your business and its ever-changing needs. Dynamics 365, Microsoft’s latest offering, combines CRM and ERP to provide sales, customer service, field service, operations, financials, marketing and project service automation into a single software package. With a familiar interface and integration with Office 365, this all-in-one solution improves productivity and automates business processes. The solution is now available and you can get our free trial by clicking here.

Our free trial contains sample data and allows you to see the system for yourself, create your own sales documents and set up a bank account. If you’re curious to find out more about Dynamics 365’s features, this blog post covers the differences between Dynamics 365 business and enterprise edition. In addition to outlining the modules, the blog post provides an overview of which edition is best suited for your company.

If you’re ready to purchase or curious about how much Dynamics 365 costs, our pricing page provides information on what each edition includes.

We’re always here to help! Contact us today to find out if Dynamics 365 is the right fit or if any of our other Dynamics solutions can be better suited. For those interested in learning more, register for our free webinar on Dynamics 365 for Small Businesses.

Linz Tan, Web Marketing Assistant, WebSan Solutions Inc., a 2014 Ontario Business Achievement Award Winner for Service Excellence

Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Financials is a business management solution that’s connecting people and processes like never before. From day one, it makes ordering, selling, invoicing, and reporting easier and faster. 

This system is for small to medium sized businesses looking for a cloud-based solution to integrate their ERP and CRM system. 

By downloading this demo, you will learn the benefits and advantages of Dynamics 365 and get all the information you need to make better business decisions. 

Dynamics 365 is the perfect fit for SMB's looking to boost efficiency with automated tasks and workflows all from within familiar tools like Outlook, Word and Excel. 

Here are some reasons that you should download this demo:

One of the most notable features of the new release of Microsoft Dynamics GP is an improved version of the web client. The web client allows users to access some of the system’s capabilities on-the-go, and gives IT professionals the deployment option of providing users with a URL to log into the system. Below, we list the most significant improvements and how GP is now easier to use than ever before.

1. Integrated search functionality

Apart from finding the window or the report that you need, the integrated search functionality will bring up a list of all the open windows and reports that are relevant to your search term and criteria. With this feature, users no longer need to remember where a specific window is. By typing the window name into the search field, the web client will immediately hyperlink to it.

2. Support for a variety of web browsers and mobile devices

The web client, which was previously only accessible using Silverlight and Microsoft browsers, can now be run through iPad, android tablets, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari, since it uses the latest release of the universally accepted hypertext markup language – HTML 5.

Over the years, the Microsoft Dynamics community has grown and evolved into a worldwide system where end users and partners can network, collaborate, and share their knowledge of GP. There are a number of events that bring us together in person, and resources that bring us together online. Here are 5 great resources that you can turn to for help in the Dynamics GP community:

• The Dynamics GP Blogster – Mariano Gomez (MVP) provides you with his insightful knowledge of Dynamics GP

[https://dynamicsgpblogster.blogspot.ca/]

• Community Dynamics – a forum used to ask questions about Dynamics GP and have them answered by GP professionals from all around the world

[https://community.dynamics.com/gp/f/32]

• Dynamics GP User Group – a communication channel for GP professionals to network and share their Dynamics GP knowledge

[https://www.gpug.com/home/welcome]

• Dynamics User Group – a forum for end users to ask questions about how to use Dynamics GP

[https://dynamicsuser.net/gp/f/103]

(SMB Group, 2014) 

Grow efficiently

•           Microsoft’s ERP products (GP, NAV) and Dynamics CRM can efficiently take your company to the next level as your needs change or your business grows.
•          Running your business in the Cloud means reduced upfront software cost and no servers to manage.
•          Plus, you have the ability to add more users as your business grows.
•          Microsoft’s business solutions are quick to implement and easy to maintain.
•          Implementing projects takes weeks, not months, with a familiar user experience.

Do business anywhere

•          Travel on-the-go with all your sales information available at your fingertips, using your mobile device.
•          Accessing  your financial data using a web browser gives you the freedom to work from anywhere.

Connect with customers

•          Microsoft Dynamics CRM helps you gain customer insights, grow sales, and maintain customer relationships.
•          Using Dynamics CRM gives you a 360-degree view of your customer, from previous communications, current cases, products sold, and where they are in the sales cycle.
•          Use Dynamics CRM’s interactive dashboards to help track your customers and discover new sales opportunities.

WebSan Solutions has incorporated simplicity into every aspect of your experience—from initial purchase and deployment,to ongoing maintenance and upgrades. Microsoft Dynamics GP & CRM can boost your daily productivity and deliver long-term value without complex and costly implementation.

This article was originally published from https://winthropdc.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/sba-is-not-as-asynchronous-as-you-might-think/

Service Based Architecture (SBA) was released with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015, it covers technologies to make Dynamics GP more accessible to external applications by allowing Dexterity global procedures to be exposed as Web Services. It also allows Dexterity code to directly access and use .Net objects via the .Net Interop.

SBA opens up an entire new world of development opportunities.

As you might have noticed, in the last few days I have posted articles relating to Web Services using Service Based Architecture and the Batch Posting Service Toolkit (BPST).

There is a reason…. I have been working with Neal Santin from WebSan Solutions to implement BPST on their systems. Neal has been a great help to work through some of the issues we found and his assistance is appreciated. He told me of a new issue that he has come across which is the subject of this article.

See a Complete List of GP FeaturesTop 5 Reasons to get Dynamics GPRead our Hosted Dynamics GP FAQ

The Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 release date is set for early spring. Here is some information that has already been released on the new features:

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 HTML5 Interface

This eliminates the need for the Silverlight interface for the GP 2016 Dynamics Web Client.  The HTML5 web client is expected to improve performance and navigation in the Cloud. 

The new interface is expected to cover the entire product in its initial rollout.

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Our Manufacturing Series for Microsoft Dynamics GP came to an end in February. We've had an amazing journey and we've been excited to receive comments from users all over the world, saying how helpful this series has been to their everyday work.

This series will teach you everything you need to know about Manufacturing in Dynamics GP. We are offering the whole series for only $180 in WebSan University. You also have the option to purchase the courses individually.The series includes course outlines, videos, and tests to help you navigate through the manufacturing module in GP.

Here are the manufacturing courses that we have available in WebSan University:

• Manufacturing Series Part 1: Manufacturing Basic Concepts
• Manufacturing Series Part 2: Manufacturing Items and Bill of Materials
• Manufacturing Series Part 3: Mfg Machines, Labor Codes, and Work Centers
• Manufacturing Series Part 4: Routings and Manufacturing Order Processing
• Manufacturing Series Part 5: Sales Orders and Manufacturing Integration
• Manufacturing Series Part 6: Outsourcing and Work in Process (WIP)
• Manufacturing Series Part 7: Master Production Scheduling
• Manufacturing Series Part 8: Manufacturing Setup
• Manufacturing Series Part 9: Standard Costing
• Manufacturing Series Part 10: Manufacturing Reports   

Click here to view our manufacturing series

WebSan Solutions Inc. has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2015, a group of 100 organizations honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software.

Members of the VAR Stars were selected based on factors such as growth, industry leadership and recognition, and innovation. Selection is not based on revenue and the chosen firms represent a wide range of size and many different software publishers of accounting software.

“Each year, 100 VAR Stars are picked from the best organizations that market financial software. It is always an honor to recognize those who contribute to the development of our business,” Bob Scott said.

“We are delighted to once again be included in Bob Scott’s roster of VAR Stars and be recognized for our continuous growth and commitment towards providing the highest standards of customer service and delivering top quality solutions for our clients,” said Andrew King, Managing Director of WebSan Solutions Inc.

About WebSan Solutions Inc.

When selecting a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, one of the first considerations to make is whether to go hosted (on the cloud) or on-premise. Although both types have their advantages and disadvantages, it’s worth taking a closer look and offering points of consideration to make the software selection process less daunting. Software Advice, an advisory firm that helps buyers select ERP software, conducted research to create a comprehensive guide to help buyers determine the best type of software needed for their organization, with findings compiled in this article.

The biggest difference between the two types of systems is cloud-based software is hosted on the vendor’s servers and accessed through a Web browser, while on-premise software is installed locally, on a company’s own computers and servers. Although over time, both systems’ cost tend to converge, cloud-based software is priced under a monthly or annual subscription basis, while on-premise software is usually priced under a one-time perpetual license fee.

Some advantages of cloud-based ERP software include its shorter implementation time, great stability with frequent updates from the vendor and no additional hardware investments. On the other hand, some disadvantages of this type of system are its less customizable functionalities and an organization’s possible less peace of mind that comes with data security being in the vendor’s hands.

On the other end of the spectrum, on-premise ERP systems are known to be more customizable and offer greater control over data. However, the implementation process can take longer and organizations have to pay associated hardware and IT costs. Organizations will find that cloud-based ERP systems are more mobile-friendly compared to their on-premise counterpart. 

It would be in an organization’s best interest to first assess its needs, budget and top concerns before deciding on the right type of ERP system that will be the right fit.

– PROFIT magazine unveils 27^th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies –

 Canadian Business and PROFIT ranked WebSan Solutions Inc. No. 250 on the 27^th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the October issue of Canadian Business and at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth.

WebSan Solutions Inc. made the 2015 PROFIT 500 list with a five-year revenue growth of 238%.

“The PROFIT 500 represent the highest tier of entrepreneurialism in Canada,” says James Cowan, Editor-in-chief of PROFIT and Canadian Business. “They should be lauded for the positive economic contributions they’ve made to their communities—and the entire country.  They are examples of what can be accomplished with innovation, discipline and determination."

 “We are honoured to be on the PROFIT 500 ranking,” says Andrew King, Managing Director of WebSan Solutions Inc. “Our dedication to customer service has enabled us to reach yet another milestone. We will leverage this momentum to deliver business solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations and ensure their satisfaction in the following years to come. This accomplishment validates the hard work and tireless efforts of our employees to achieve great results.”

– PROFIT magazine unveils 27^th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies –

 Toronto, ON (September 17, 2015) Canadian Business and PROFIT today ranked WebSan Solutions Inc. No. 250 on the 27^th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the October issue of Canadian Business and at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth.

WebSan Solutions Inc. made the 2015 PROFIT 500 list with a five-year revenue growth of 238%.

“The PROFIT 500 represent the highest tier of entrepreneurialism in Canada,” says James Cowan, Editor-in-chief of PROFIT and Canadian Business. “They should be lauded for the positive economic contributions they’ve made to their communities—and the entire country.  They are examples of what can be accomplished with innovation, discipline and determination."

 “We are honoured to be on the PROFIT 500 ranking,” says Andrew King, Managing Director of WebSan Solutions Inc. “Our dedication to customer service has enabled us to reach yet another milestone. We will leverage this momentum to deliver business solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations and ensure their satisfaction in the following years to come. This accomplishment validates the hard work and tireless efforts of our employees to achieve great results.”

Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and projects are no easy tasks. With many moving parts and personnel involved in the mix, the process becomes all the more daunting. To help avoid common pitfalls and offer some considerations, Software Advice, a trusted resource and advisory firm for ERP software buyers, recently conducted an analysis of 22 failed implementation projects and looked into the most common reasons for failure in this e-book.

The e-book notes that ERP implementation failure can often be attributed when one or more of the following key goals are not met:

• On-time implementation
• On- or under-budget implementation costs
• Minimal disruption to business operations
• Improved organizational efficiency
• Reduced operating costs
• Increased sales or revenue

One main takeaway from these is that “ERP implementation rarely fails because of the software itself,” as only 18 percent of the failures included in the study were due to buggy software.

To avoid implementation failure, it’s best if the organization take the time to do due diligence and fully research the ERP system, have personnel, particularly consultants completely understand the client’s needs and have a trusted vendor give you a realistic view of the system’s capabilities.

Implementing an ERP solution takes time, so it’s worthwhile to test drive the software and plan ahead for your IT team to prepare for the implementation and additional customizations and decisions that may need to be made at a later date.

Part 2 is a continuation of the series of blog posts that will profile different customer’s unique approach to using Dynamics CRM and provide real-life examples of how the software is used to help improve business processes.

An engineering, construction, service and maintenance company that provides services for infrastructure companies approached WebSan to implement Dynamics CRM and maximize the Dashboards feature of the software.

Using the Workload Reporting of Dashboards allowed the company to do the following:

• Break down by user the current status of Open Projects
• Access the number of projects that have been created in a specific timeframe by Users and the status of those projects
• Create a list view that depicts total number of created, cancelled and completed projects by user
• Create a pie chart to show the number of open projects and order them by status

To add, an active activities Dashboard breaks down the many activities (tasks, emails, appointments, etc.) that are being tackled “this month” by all users.

Dashboards in Dynamics CRM act as a tool to provide a fast and easy way to view and communicate business data. It also acts as your homepage upon logging into your environment. Serving as a one stop shop to quickly get a peek at your data, Dashboards allow you to spot trends and monitor valuable metrics, while dynamically updating based on new data that is being derived.  

Microsoft has announced general availability of its first update for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015. The update promises to offer intelligent customer engagement that delivers enhancements. These changes will enable employees to efficiently collaborate across sales, service, and marketing departments, to allow them to better engage with customers. Below, we outline the features which make this update noteworthy:

1. A makeover for Dynamics CRM’s User Interface enables the user to do more with less including ease of navigation through less scrolling and fewer clicks. The new User Interface and navigation bar gives the ability to find information easier and faster.

2. If you're working in a complex form with lots of fields, the new form navigation drop-down list makes it easy to get to just the data you need. Choose the drop-down list next to the form title, and then select the section of the form you want to go to.

3. The new navigation User Interface contains the Recently Viewed Items icon, allowing you to quickly get back to the record you were working with.

4.You can add a logo or change the color scheme to stay in sync with your organization’s theme

When investing in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, cost is always one of the first considerations that comes to mind. According to a study conducted by Software Advice, which helps buyers connect with software vendors, a number of factors come into play which influence the final price of an ERP system.

Number of Users and Customization Requirements

The study points out that larger businesses would typically have more users who need access to the system, requiring more applications and functionality, calling for a higher-priced system.

Customizations can increase the price as some businesses have more specialized processes, and in turn, need specific customizations that will support these.

Deployment Model

Contemplating the security of your company’s data or server backups may make you want to just keep your head in the clouds. When deciding between going hosted or on-premise for your ERP system, there is much to be considered. However, going hosted offers some crucial benefits that cannot be overlooked. Here are the top three reasons why switching to a hosted ERP system is worth the effort:

1. Security

Going hosted means that you no longer need to worry about the state and security of your data. Your hosting provider’s data center can ensure that data is consistently backed up. You can go about your day knowing that you’ll always have access to your data when you need it.

2. Technical Know-How

Securing your data in the cloud and having a hosting vendor means that you can leave all the technical terms to those who know them best. You no longer have to think of “customizations,” “compliance” or “rebooting” and instead, you can focus on the data at hand and performing your day-to-day tasks.

Join us in part one of a free webinar series on customizing Dynamics CRM 2015! The webinar is tailored for those new to Dynamics CRM who are responsible for the customization and upkeep of their organization’s CRM environment.

The webinar will offer a behind the scenes look at the Customizations area and discuss the different components that make up an entity and how one can interact with each of them. The session will wrap up with a sneak peek of customizations in action.

This webinar will serve as a preview of part two, where attendees can submit questions specific to customizations that will be addressed by the webinar speaker.

Previously, our Dynamics CRM webinars have received extremely positive feedback and proved to have given valuable insights to help during CRM implementations.

Part one of the customization for Dynamics CRM 2015 webinar will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2015, from 11:00-11:30 AM EST.