Planning training for your Microsoft Dynamics GP users? MSDynamicsWorld.com just published an article called “How Great Microsoft Dynamics GP Trainers Do It: Seven Proven Tips for Effective User Training”. This article is adapted from my new book, Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Implementation, and is geared towards new GP implementations, although some of these concepts are true for […]
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SQL queries for fiscal years and periods in Dynamics GP
November 24, 2010 
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Often when creating reports we’re asked to show the current year vs. last year or select the current fiscal year or period as a date range for values returned. Sometimes dates can be hard-coded, especially when the fiscal year is the calendar year. But some reports can be made more dynamic by using the fiscal periods set up in […]
Continue reading A new Dynamics GP blog – all the way from Canada
November 22, 2010 13 Comments
I had the pleasure of speaking to Jen Kuntz earlier today, who runs Kuntz Consulting Inc. and recently started a blog about her experiences with Dynamics GP. Jen told me about her blog while we were on the phone and I went to check it out right away. Looking at the list of recent blog topics, […]
Continue reading Dynamics GP 2010 implementation book coming soon
November 15, 2010 22 Comments
My book, Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Implementation, is off to the publishing house and should be ready to ship soon. While the primary goal of the book is to help with new implementations of GP in small to mid-size companies, there’s something in it for everyone. Just to highlight part of the content, this book has step-by-step […]
Continue reading Get the most out of Dynamics GP
October 9, 2010 5 Comments
Often when working with companies using Dynamics GP I come across users struggling to find things, taking significant detours to accomplish their tasks, and many that don’t know the application can do what they need. I also frequently get asked for resources to help learn GP better. An amazing resource now available is the Microsoft Dynamics GP […]
Continue reading Dynamics GP build numbers and service packs
September 11, 2010 34 Comments
I have posted a number of different resources in the past for finding Dynamics GP service pack levels based on build numbers, however, I wanted to put together something where you can check the major service pack builds for the main GP components all in one place. I have also added some helpful links below each version. […]
Continue reading5 questions to answer when writing a report spec
August 31, 2010 0 Comments
Are you a Dynamics GP user who needs to request a report? Or a consultant working on a report specification for Dynamics GP data? Anyone that needs or creates reports for Dynamics GP can benefit by knowing the Five Questions You Need to Answer When Creating a Microsoft Dynamics GP Report Specification.
Continue readingNew resource to find Dynamics GP table and field information
July 23, 2010 4 Comments
Since I have posted a lot of Dynamics GP table information and SQL code, I often get asked the question “what table holds ____ “? Sometimes I just know the answer off the top of my head (yeah, I think that’s scary, too), but once in a while I have to look it up. I have various […]
Continue reading The Dynamics GP Cookbook is here
July 14, 2010 3 Comments
Mark Polino’s book, titled Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Cookbook, is out ahead of schedule! I think that’s the first time I have ever heard of something like that happening. I’ve already got my copy and as soon as I get a few minutes I am going to start reading it. In the meantime, you can read a […]
Continue readingAwesome resources available from Mark Polino
June 17, 2010 0 Comments
Mark Polino, one of the very first Dynamics GP bloggers and someone who has personally inspired me often with his writing, has done some spring cleaning on his blog. There is a ton of great content, but I would like to point out these two great resources: SQL Scripts – one location with descriptions and links for many […]
Continue readingCrystal Reports is not going anywhere
June 2, 2010 1 Comment
Are you using Crystal Reports with Dynamics GP? Are you starting to hear rumors that Crystal Reports is not supported with GP anymore? Don’t worry, Crystal Reports is not going anywhere. For more on this, take a look at my latest article for MSDynamicsWorld.com, The Good News for Users of Crystal Reports with Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Continue readingMicrosoft Dynamics Top 100 Most Influential People of 2010
May 26, 2010 2 Comments
Earlier this week DynamicsWorld.co.uk announced their annual Microsoft Dynamics Top 100 Most Influential People. Thanks to your votes I made it to # 51 on this list, joined by many names you will recognize. You can see a short bio for each person on the list by clicking on the heading for the section they are in. Thanks again […]
Continue readingDecisions, decisions
May 18, 2010 0 Comments
The new era of trade shows is here. Virtual trade shows. No more leaving the office for a week, trying to work from the road, all to see what’s happening with Dynamics GP. And no more paying for travel and registration fees. Decisions 2010, brought to us by MSDynamicsWorld.com, starts tomorrow and is free! There is a […]
Continue readingSupport Debugging Tool new build released
May 17, 2010 1 Comment
Developed by David Musgrave, known to the entire GP community as the king of all things Dexterity, the Support Debugging Tool for Dynamics GP has been around for quite a while, but I have only recently started to see the benefits of it and I wanted to share one cool feature in some detail. One of […]
Continue readingSQL view with security and SmartList details in GP
May 13, 2010 27 Comments
Robert Cavill from Emeco in Australia has sent me an amazing update to my Security Roles and Tasks in Dynamics GP SQL script that includes SmartList objects. This script was originally written for GP 10.0 and GP 2010, but will also work with GP 2013 and GP 2015. To get the most out of this script […]
Continue reading GP 2010 Cookbook
May 6, 2010 1 Comment
Dynamics GP MVP Mark Polino has been an amazing contribution to the entire Dynamics GP community for many years now with his blog, advice on forums and fabulous presentations, like 50 Tips in 50 Minutes and 50 More Tips in 50 Minutes. Now we’ll be able to get even more of Mark’s great advice in his upcoming […]
Continue readingIt’s here!
May 4, 2010 8 Comments
GP 2010 is now available for download on both CustomerSource and PartnerSource. According to the poll I have had on this blog for about two months, almost 60% of those who responded have plans to upgrade to GP 2010 and another 5% are already on it. 11% chose “What’s GP 2010?” – not sure if they’re joking, stumbled upon my blog […]
Continue readingWhen will you be upgrading to Dynamics GP 2010?
March 16, 2010 0 Comments
There are only 23 votes so far, but as of now the leading answer is a plan to upgrade to GP 2010 by the end of the year: And a special shout out to the person who took me up on my joke and answered ‘What’s GP 2010?’! If you are looking at GP 2010, […]
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Sales Transaction Entry GL distributions in Dynamics GP
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Year end close in Dynamics GP
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Granting access to a new SmartList in Dynamics GP
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Refreshable Excel report for monthly actuals vs. budgets in Dynamics GP
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SQL code to show top X percent of vendor data
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Discount from Packt Publishing
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Refreshable Excel report for historical GL trial balance in Dynamics GP
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Refreshable Excel report for monthly GL budget in Dynamics GP
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