Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (PST) Register Here In the competitive world of roofing, siding, and sheet metal contracting, staying ahead means more than just keeping pace, it means setting the standard. The construction industry is ripe with opportunities for those ready to navigate its challenges and harness growth to … Read more
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WEBINAR (3/20): Achieve Manufacturing Efficiency with Modern Technologies in Acumatica
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (PST) Register Here Enhancing operational efficiency is challenging if your manufacturing business relies on restrictive, isolated systems. But you can make these constraints a thing of the past by switching to Acumatica Manufacturing Edition. Learn how to revolutionize your manufacturing processes with: Dynamic Dashboards. Versatile … Read more
WEBINAR (3/26): Leverage Construction Metrics and KPIs for Profitability and Long-Term Growth in Acumatica
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (PST) Register Here Construction business leaders know the importance of metrics in driving better decisions, improving operations, reducing risk, and leveraging growth opportunities. But there are many metrics that can be analyzed, and, when contractors don’t know which measurements are important, it leads to information … Read more
WEBINAR (3/28): Driving Business Growth with Acumatica Cloud ERP: The Power of Collaboration
Thursday, March 28, 2024 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (PST) Register Here Acumatica’s scalable, user-friendly, and cloud-based ERP system empowers your teams the power to work efficiently and effectively from anywhere, on any device, with real-time data. Learn how Acumatica can help you: Boost your productivity, profitability, and competitiveness. Streamline your business processes and … Read more
A Guide to Payment Fraud Detection and Prevention
Guest Blog Post Paymerang (KwikTag) In the ever-evolving realm of business, adaptability is the cornerstone of success for finance leaders. As the horizon of 2024 approaches, the call for agility, and efficiency grows stronger. The partnership between Crestwood and Paymerang is an exemplary testament to addressing these challenges head-on, particularly in the domain of invoice … Read more
The Pitfalls of Developing in Acumatica Without a Skilled Developer
Why Our In-House Developers Are Your Best Bet In today’s dynamic business landscape, staying agile and adaptable is the key to growth and success. Acumatica Cloud ERP offers a powerful solution for efficient operations management. However, a common pitfall many businesses face is attempting to customize Acumatica without the support of an experienced in-house developer. … Read more
Crestwood Secures a Spot on Bob Scott’s VAR Stars Roster for the Eleventh Consecutive Year
Crestwood Associates has earned recognition as one of Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2023, distinguishing itself among a select group of 100 entities celebrated for their notable achievements in the field of midmarket Enterprises Resource Planning (ERP) software. “Achieving over a decade of unbroken recognition is truly an outstanding feat!” stated Tim Thompson, CEO of Crestwood … Read more
Introducing ConCurrent: Crestwood Associates’ Solution for Invoice and Expense Management and Integrated Business Financing
As a valued member of the Crestwood family, we’re thrilled to present an exclusive sneak peek into our latest breakthrough that will modernize how businesses manage invoices and expenses. Meet ConCurrent, our innovative tool crafted to bring finance solutions and bridge the gap between Concur and Acumatica, offering a new level of integration and efficiency … Read more
2023 Tax Filing Updates: Embracing New Protocols and Automation Tools
As we approach the end of the year, it’s crucial to gear up for your 2023 tax filings. With significant changes in submission practices for W-2 and 1099 forms, staying informed and prepared is key. This year, the IRS has mandated that employers with ten or more forms, including W-2s and 1099s, must file electronically. … Read more
Streamline Your Tax Filing with Avalara’s Innovative Solutions
In today’s fast-paced business world, managing tax forms like 1099s, W-9s, W-2s, and 1095s can be a challenging task. However, with Avalara’s innovative tax automation solutions, this daunting process becomes a breeze, offering a seamless and efficient way to handle your tax filing needs. Paperless Process: Embracing the Digital Age Avalara revolutionizes the way we … Read more
Latest Release: Advanced Commissions for Acumatica
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
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
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