Discovering the Latest Release of our Advanced Commissions Add-On Solution As businesses grow and evolve, so do their requirements and challenges. One such area of constant evolution is the management of commissions. The traditional systems, while effective for basic tasks, often fall short when businesses demand more flexibility and advanced functionalities. Crestwood Associates recognized … Read more
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2023 R2 Acumatica Virtual Launch Event – October 5th
Join Acumatica for the 2023 R2 Virtual Launch Event! Dive into the newest cloud ERP product updates with live demos. Engage directly with the Acumatica Product Team, ask questions, and share your insights. A concise yet enlightening showcase awaits! General Session 10:00 AM (PDT) Register Here Breakout Sessions – 10:45 AM (PDT) Manufacturing Edition … Read more
RECORDED WEBINAR: Why Acumatica Cloud ERP Outshines QuickBooks
Register OnDemand Searching for a new ERP system is challenging. That is why Acumatica is here to help. Analyzing traditional (legacy) ERP providers and leading Cloud ERP providers (like Acumatica) presents challenges in comparing the essential criteria that will help you determine which solution fits your needs better. Featuring: Phoenix Renovation and Restoration, Inc. … Read more
WEBINAR (9/26): CRM: Perfecting the Contact-to-Cash Process in Acumatica
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (PDT) Register Here Are you tired of juggling multiple spreadsheets, losing track of leads, and struggling to close deals efficiently? Streamline your contact-to-cash process to revamp your sales operation, boost productivity, improve customer relationships, and increase your bottom line. During the webinar, you’ll learn how … Read more
WEBINAR (9/28): The Best Omnichannel Sales Strategies for the Home Goods and Furnishings Industry
Thursday, September 28, 2023 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (PDT) Register Here Small and mid-sized retailers and distributors in the home goods and furnishing industry need an edge to compete against behemoths like Amazon and IKEA. Today’s customers demand fast, flexible shopping experiences with a wide array of sales channel options they can use … Read more
RECORDED WEBINAR: Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event
Watch OnDemand Join Microsoft for an in-depth look into the latest updates across Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform that are helping businesses overcome their biggest challenges today. Find out about new features, capabilities, and best practices for connecting data to deliver exceptional customer experiences, collaborating and creating using AI-powered capabilities, and driving productivity … Read more
Microsoft Dynamics GP Updates – October 2022
The seasons are changing and so are some aspects of Microsoft Dynamics GP. As in past years, Dynamics GP is gearing up for the new year by rolling out some new features and we’re here to make sure you haven’t missed anything. Here are some changes you might have noticed: Version 18.5 – 10/3/22 … Read more
Microsoft Business Central 2022 Wave 2 Release
New feature – Use multiple remit-to addresses for vendors This feature is going to make many previous Dynamics GP users happy! Business Central will now have the ability to store multiple remit-to addresses for each vendor. A new menu will be available in the Vendor Card: Additional Remit to addresses can be stored in … Read more
Crestwood Associates Ranked on the VAR 100 List by Accounting Today
Schaumburg, IL – July 2022 Crestwood Associates LLC has been ranked on the VAR 100 list by Accounting Today as one of the leading value-added resellers in the accounting space. This report is based on the direction their clients and customers are heading in, the technologies that are shaping the future, and their insights on … Read more
End of Life TIBCO Scribe Insight
It’s Time to Explore Alternative Solutions In June 2021, TIBCO announced that Scribe support is ending November 2022 and Crestwood wants to make sure you’re prepared for the change that’s coming soon. This retirement will apply to all product components, including: TIBCO Scribe Insight Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics AX TIBCO Scribe Insight Adapter for Microsoft … Read more
Crestwood Associates Named to Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARS for the Tenth Consecutive Year
Schaumburg, IL – June 20th, 2022 Crestwood Associates LLC has been named to Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs for 2022. The Top 100 resellers are chosen from organizations specializing in the sale and implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting software. “We want to congratulate this year’s class of Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs,” … Read more
The New Commerce Experience: Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft’s Licensing Changes
Microsoft recently announced a change in how you can purchase and manage licenses through your Crestwood Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Program. This change will impact the way you purchase Microsoft 365 licenses but fear not, Microsoft has launched the New Commerce Experience intending to reduce complexity and provide cost savings for long term commitments, while … Read more
Arranging Images and Text in Microsoft Word
In my previous blog we went over the basics of applying image Styles to your photos. I showed you how to add different effects to your images, such as a drop shadow, glow, reflection, and more. In this blog we will cover the Arrange section of the Picture Format tool bar. We will cover the … Read more
Enhance your Images in Microsoft Word with Picture Styles
In my previous blog, we talked about all the settings in the Adjust section under the Picture Format ribbon menu. I showed you how to remove the background of an image, adjust the brightness/contrast, change colors, artistic effects, and more. In this blog, we will explore the next section of the Picture Format tool bar … Read more
Dynamics GP All-in-One View
In 2015, Microsoft introduced the All-in-One View for Dynamics GP. The All-in-One View is a feature that allows users to easily view and track the complete transaction cycle for an entry (or group of related entries). It is available in the Purchasing, Sales, and Inventory modules. Sales All-in-One View View related sales documents in one … Read more
Are You Attending Acumatica Summit?
COLLABORATE, INNOVATE, ACCELERATE Connect with customers, partners, industry analysts, and Acumatica executives. Acumatica Summit is the perfect excuse to get away and stay at a luxurious resort in sunny Las Vegas. Not only do you get to enjoy everything the Wynn Las Vegas has to offer, from fine dining, casinos, golf club, spa, and shopping, … Read more
Adding artistic effects, changing colors and so much more with images in Microsoft Word
In my previous blog, we talked about how to add and format text around images in Microsoft Word. Next, I’m going to walk you through the Adjust functions of the Picture Format tool bar. We will cover: Remove Background Corrections Color Artistic Effects Transparency Compress Pictures Change Picture Reset Picture Remove Background Starting from left … Read more
How Do I Add Text Around a Picture in Microsoft Word?
Adding images can be a terrific way to illustrate valuable information or add a decorative accent to existing text. We add images to documents to entice the reader to continue reading through a document or story. It gives the reader a visual of the pending story. If you’ve known Microsoft Word from its start, you … Read more
What is the OneDrive Mobile App and Why Do I Need It?
Have you ever had to go through your phone to delete photos or videos because you did not have enough space to add an app? If so, then read on. Just like Microsoft’s OneDrive for the computer, with the mobile OneDrive app, you can say goodbye to the hassle of moving photos, videos, and files … Read more
Year-End Close: Dynamics GP vs. Dynamics 365 Business Central
It’s that time of year again to think about closing the fiscal year. With many clients making the switch from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Microsoft Business Central, I’ve been asked many times, “how do I close the books in Business Central?” “Do you have an eBook on it?” or “is Crestwood going to have a … Read more
Closing the Fiscal Year in Acumatica ERP
There really is not much users need to do to close the year in Acumatica; the financial year is closed automatically when you close the last period of the financial year. Thus, you should close the last period only when the company is ready to close the financial year. From a closing standpoint, the year-end … Read more
Closing the Year in Business Central: Step by Step Instructions
As the holidays approach, it makes me think of closing the fiscal year. Here is a checklist and the step-by-step process for closing out 2021 in Microsoft Business Central. As always, our team of support experts are here to help if you need anything. YEAR END CHECKLIST POST ALL OPEN JOURNALS: Payments, Deposits, Cash Receipts, … Read more
What do you know about Microsoft 365 OneDrive?
Who remembers saving your files to your local hard drive on your computer or to multiple floppy disks to keep them safe for future use? Sometimes you had to overwrite some of those files to save new ones because of the lack of space? No more worrying whether you have enough space on your local … Read more
Three More Reasons to Return to Acumatica Summit in January 2022
If it seems like we just got back from Acumatica Summit 2021, it’s because we did! COVID craziness kicked back the annual January event into July this year, but Acumatica Summit returns again to the winter time slot for 2022 – January 23rd through the 28th. We suspect the folks at Acumatica just wanted to … Read more