ERP/Accounting Selection: Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP – Expansion to Europe
By Andrew Karasev

This article is targeted at US-based mid-size and large companies, planning the expansion and opening branches in Europe. It is for IT director, who is nowadays responsible for ERP/MRP platform selection and following implementation. The format of the article doesn’t allow us to come up with detail specs comparison, we will be rather giving you highlights for further research and checklist of things that you should not miss at the consideration. We will begin with the specific of the market and then point out to the solutions available.

• Multiple Languages. Continental Europe doesn’t speak on English language natively – documentation is in German, French, Italian or whichever country you consider. It is not just a question of finding English speaking and writing accounting personnel – as you will see, reading further
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Accounting Software - Key Features and Benefits
By Frank Owen

Most people consider purchasing an accounting software application when they start their own business. You may own a small business and want to get more organized or are just starting a web based business and want to keep track of your finances. Regardless of your reasons there are multiple accounting software programs to choose from.

Some software programs fit into the category of enterprise systems or financial management. These software programs tend to be more comprehensive than basic software application packages, which usually handle ordinary features including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and order entry.
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How to Generate Revenue with Hotel Call Accounting Software
By Rito Salomone

Communication services are essential to the majority of hospitality guests. Many business executives and travelers demand efficient facilities that can keep them in touch with home base. It is imperative for sophisticated hotel billing software to account for telephone charges, Internet usage, equipment fees, surcharges and taxes in real time.

Virtually every major hotel has some form of call tracking or call accounting software. The declining cost of telephone calls has seen a decline in revenue. Gone are the days when hotels could command huge margins for simply picking up the telephone. At one time, it was not uncommon for hotels to mark up telephone calls 80 to 100 percent. Sometimes your telephone charges could account for a larger cost than the room rate.
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Using Seminars to Market Your Accounting, Consulting or Tax Practice
By Kirk Ward

Seminar marketing is one of the most productive and cost-effective ways to build your financial practice!

You can:

• Obtain an implied endorsement of you and your practice through sponsorship
• Increase your visibility in the community and develop long-term relationships with small businesses organizations
• Present seminars to large groups of qualified prospects with similar needs
• Utilize a systematic marketing process
• Reduce your marketing expenses while increasing your ability to meet qualified, motivated prospects:
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Accounting Software: Why Switch?
By Leon Chaddock

Should your company use a new accounting software program or should you simply just go with what you have? There are many advantages to using software as opposed to relying on your employees. First, here are some of the reasons why you need to have the latest accounting software in order to keep your business on track.

• You need accuracy and you need to know it’s right. While humans can never be error free all of the time, you’ll find that software can be. Can you afford to let your guard down here?
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