A strange and recent feature of business at the moment - Friday's are really quiet!
Started on the step by step instructions on consolidated billing development for client which will facilitate final testing and hand over to client for UAT. Should be all done and dusted from an FPC point of view by a week today. Forgot to say yesterday that the iphone development for tree trails (pilot) complete for last set of changes pre demo. Hopefully main client contact will view today / tomorrow and then we can agree a way forward for demoing to a larger audience and agree a way forward which includes recovering development costs!
IT configuration and installation work completed today. Need to determine whether we are going to do this full time in the business or not! Lucrative work is Dynamics Nav (high value ticket) but book keeping and PC installs and configuration work generate revenue as larger volumes, lower ticket values. If that makes sense!
That's all for now. Next week Dynamics Nav work will be loading in first consolidated business for client and finishing consolidated billing work for another client.
Friday, 7 January 2011
Thursday, 6 January 2011
Dynamics Nav work completed this week
Started this week with the consolidation work in Dynanics Nav for a client. Created a new business (standard default set up), configured for consolidation (create business unit list), assigned mapping GLs for businesses to be consolidated (referred to as Consol Dr and Consol Cr on each businesses chart of accounts) and tested! All ok and TB created balances! How could it not!! ;)
Then started work creating report templates on the consolidated business using client defined formats for rows as well as column headings. Standard financial reporting (I used to run finance departments and report results each month) so no major issues and clients wants to see the results and test for themselves. Done and ready to load into live as a separate business. Client granted permission so first stage of work will be complete by early next week. Booked meeting at client site next week to run through how to use Dynamics Nav consolidation.
Chased debts this week. Not my favourite job as while ever I am doing that, I am not doing chargeable time.
Still no access to bank account on the internet and Lloyds TSB don't seem to give a stuff. Or all their phone lines are down and they have not been able to call me and provide regular updates as to when the issue is fixed.
An old saying is 'if you cannot get the service, walk!'. So opening a new business bank account with Nat West. They are also local to the village and charge the same rates as Lloyds TSB. Should have a new account in a week or so and then we can start transition of client payments. Then I might have visibility of account transactions. Not much to ask surely!!!
Also confirmed status of Dynamics Nav developments for another client and agreed the next steps for the new year. 2/3rds of developments completed and the final 1/3rd will be complete by close of next week.
That's all folks!
Then started work creating report templates on the consolidated business using client defined formats for rows as well as column headings. Standard financial reporting (I used to run finance departments and report results each month) so no major issues and clients wants to see the results and test for themselves. Done and ready to load into live as a separate business. Client granted permission so first stage of work will be complete by early next week. Booked meeting at client site next week to run through how to use Dynamics Nav consolidation.
Chased debts this week. Not my favourite job as while ever I am doing that, I am not doing chargeable time.
Still no access to bank account on the internet and Lloyds TSB don't seem to give a stuff. Or all their phone lines are down and they have not been able to call me and provide regular updates as to when the issue is fixed.
An old saying is 'if you cannot get the service, walk!'. So opening a new business bank account with Nat West. They are also local to the village and charge the same rates as Lloyds TSB. Should have a new account in a week or so and then we can start transition of client payments. Then I might have visibility of account transactions. Not much to ask surely!!!
Also confirmed status of Dynamics Nav developments for another client and agreed the next steps for the new year. 2/3rds of developments completed and the final 1/3rd will be complete by close of next week.
That's all folks!
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
Happy new year!
Well a new year is upon us! Hope you all have a cracking new year and a restful break.
Straight back into support on Dynamics Nav with the change in the VAT rate from today. all done! Easy in Nav - the only complication is how to deal with existing sales and purchase documents.
Consolidation work on Dynamics Nav signed off at last and work has started this week. Client requested the creation of a test consolidation company to allow users to see the results and how Nav consolidates.
Now a grumpy old man moment - my business's bank!! I have now been without internet banking for a month. No matter how much I phone up Lloyds TSB, this does not seem to be a priority for Lloyds. We have now resorted to telephone banking and cheques for payments. How very old fashioned. Nat West coming to see me tomorrow so we can resolve this issue asap. A shame as we started the business with LloydsTSB!
Anyway that is enough for the first blog for a month! Onwards and upwards!
Straight back into support on Dynamics Nav with the change in the VAT rate from today. all done! Easy in Nav - the only complication is how to deal with existing sales and purchase documents.
Consolidation work on Dynamics Nav signed off at last and work has started this week. Client requested the creation of a test consolidation company to allow users to see the results and how Nav consolidates.
Now a grumpy old man moment - my business's bank!! I have now been without internet banking for a month. No matter how much I phone up Lloyds TSB, this does not seem to be a priority for Lloyds. We have now resorted to telephone banking and cheques for payments. How very old fashioned. Nat West coming to see me tomorrow so we can resolve this issue asap. A shame as we started the business with LloydsTSB!
Anyway that is enough for the first blog for a month! Onwards and upwards!
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Has it been that long since the last blog?
A bit of a surprise when I found out the last time I blogged! Time flies.
On the Dynamics Nav front, spent the last 2 weeks bedding in a development for a client. Some first line support issues after use in live despite extensive user testing. Not unexpected given what the development is trying to emulate! Client activity bar that quiet! Waiting for client sign offs for some Dynamics Nav work and the starting pistol for approved work which was due to start 1 month ago!
Iphone development for a client to pilot stage done. Shown to client who has requested some other items as part of the pilot. Once this is done, next stage is to demo to a wider audience at the client. Transferring development to spare 2nd edition Itouch so that client can show to others the current version. This has been hard work but only because this is a new area of development for us. We are new to it!
Busy time of year for the impending self assessment tax returns due in for the end of January 2011 as long as submitted on line. If paper, you are too late! Completed client books and prepared first draft tax calculation. Other client's tax calcs due to follow in the next week and then we submit on line on our client's behalf.
Don't forget all of you out there that account for VAT - standard rate changes from 4/1/11 to 20%!
For Dynamics Nav users, the changes include setting up a new VAT Prod Posting Group and assigning values for each VAT Bus Posting Group. And then changing any default VAT groups assigned to items and GLs, for example. And then making sure the correct VAT is charged on billings from 4/1/11. Anyone know why HMRC as adopted the 2 week rule??? Probably to make it more complicated!
That's it for this time! Still snowing here! If you want to ready a grumpy old man's rantings on 1 flake of snow and the whole country grinds to a halt, look at the 'Misc at fpc'.
On the Dynamics Nav front, spent the last 2 weeks bedding in a development for a client. Some first line support issues after use in live despite extensive user testing. Not unexpected given what the development is trying to emulate! Client activity bar that quiet! Waiting for client sign offs for some Dynamics Nav work and the starting pistol for approved work which was due to start 1 month ago!
Iphone development for a client to pilot stage done. Shown to client who has requested some other items as part of the pilot. Once this is done, next stage is to demo to a wider audience at the client. Transferring development to spare 2nd edition Itouch so that client can show to others the current version. This has been hard work but only because this is a new area of development for us. We are new to it!
Busy time of year for the impending self assessment tax returns due in for the end of January 2011 as long as submitted on line. If paper, you are too late! Completed client books and prepared first draft tax calculation. Other client's tax calcs due to follow in the next week and then we submit on line on our client's behalf.
Don't forget all of you out there that account for VAT - standard rate changes from 4/1/11 to 20%!
For Dynamics Nav users, the changes include setting up a new VAT Prod Posting Group and assigning values for each VAT Bus Posting Group. And then changing any default VAT groups assigned to items and GLs, for example. And then making sure the correct VAT is charged on billings from 4/1/11. Anyone know why HMRC as adopted the 2 week rule??? Probably to make it more complicated!
That's it for this time! Still snowing here! If you want to ready a grumpy old man's rantings on 1 flake of snow and the whole country grinds to a halt, look at the 'Misc at fpc'.
Friday, 19 November 2010
Mostly support this week....
Most of the work this week has been Dynamics Nav support - either ongoing fixed price or post development when users completing testing. One set of Dynamics Nav developments for automating manual amendments to data passed user testing and will be on live next week. Hoping for the same of the enhanced email development. Then we can start the final piece of the development for the client. All coming together.
Next week is a client visit for a post pilot review and support for development completed. Again Dynamics Nav.
But clients still holding back on purchase order approvals. So pipeline looking thin at the moment but as ever the potential business very good. Had a thoroughly enjoyable time being treated to a meal by a client. A great evening - my only wish was that I should have booked a room so I could drink!!
Received a phone call enquiry re Dynamics Nav training. Part of the requirement was for Manufacturing training 1 and 2. Never heard of '1 and 2' but we do not do manufacturing module training. We cover all the base modules bar manufacturing and warehouse. We have experience of bith but not enough to train users. Passed details of colleagues in the same area who can provide this training to the person enquiring. I hope they find someone.
Also started looking at earnest at clients books for annual accounts and tax returns. Silly season for tax returns approaching (on line submission deadline 31/1/11).
Next week is a client visit for a post pilot review and support for development completed. Again Dynamics Nav.
But clients still holding back on purchase order approvals. So pipeline looking thin at the moment but as ever the potential business very good. Had a thoroughly enjoyable time being treated to a meal by a client. A great evening - my only wish was that I should have booked a room so I could drink!!
Received a phone call enquiry re Dynamics Nav training. Part of the requirement was for Manufacturing training 1 and 2. Never heard of '1 and 2' but we do not do manufacturing module training. We cover all the base modules bar manufacturing and warehouse. We have experience of bith but not enough to train users. Passed details of colleagues in the same area who can provide this training to the person enquiring. I hope they find someone.
Also started looking at earnest at clients books for annual accounts and tax returns. Silly season for tax returns approaching (on line submission deadline 31/1/11).
Monday, 15 November 2010
Another development completed on Dynamics Nav
Just finished the pdf file attachment enhancement for a client using BullZip pdf creator on Navision v4. Instructions sent and awaiting user feedback.
We have also now created a network accessible Dynamics Nav 2009 RTC database. Accessible across the network from our server. We have been supporting 2009 Classic for some time.
First Iphone development coming along. Painful learning curve on this one but we are learning all the time. Just need to fix the 'back' navigation button and filter the details to show only those details requested. Currently the development show google maps and locations as loaded and when a user selects the 'pin' the standard blue arrow button appears and this triggers a new screen when selected.
Still waiting to start the financial reporting using consolidation and accounts schedules in Dynamics Nav. Conference call tomorrow on Hungarian reporting requirements.
Lots of potential work out there (awaiting client PO sign off)!!
We have also now created a network accessible Dynamics Nav 2009 RTC database. Accessible across the network from our server. We have been supporting 2009 Classic for some time.
First Iphone development coming along. Painful learning curve on this one but we are learning all the time. Just need to fix the 'back' navigation button and filter the details to show only those details requested. Currently the development show google maps and locations as loaded and when a user selects the 'pin' the standard blue arrow button appears and this triggers a new screen when selected.
Still waiting to start the financial reporting using consolidation and accounts schedules in Dynamics Nav. Conference call tomorrow on Hungarian reporting requirements.
Lots of potential work out there (awaiting client PO sign off)!!
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
Quick post today!
Just a quick post today.
On the Dynamics Nav front, just confirmed a quote for enhancing the current email development for Navision v4. Fingers crossed it will be acceptable and the client will want this asap. Still quiet on the signed off PO front.
They say it is a small world! Logged into Linked In today and found my old IT director from my Sketchley days when I was Finance Director. Managed to make contact so hopefully we will keep in touch. It has been a few years.
No business admin (debt chasing) today but Emily will be back from maternity leave in the next few weeks. Agreed terms for the return (Emily wanted to go part time and I, as the grandfather, would prefer my daughter to look after my grandson - very old fashioned I know!) so I am looking forward to that. Less business admin!
Still a relatively quiet week. Come on clients - sign off quotes please!
On the Dynamics Nav front, just confirmed a quote for enhancing the current email development for Navision v4. Fingers crossed it will be acceptable and the client will want this asap. Still quiet on the signed off PO front.
They say it is a small world! Logged into Linked In today and found my old IT director from my Sketchley days when I was Finance Director. Managed to make contact so hopefully we will keep in touch. It has been a few years.
No business admin (debt chasing) today but Emily will be back from maternity leave in the next few weeks. Agreed terms for the return (Emily wanted to go part time and I, as the grandfather, would prefer my daughter to look after my grandson - very old fashioned I know!) so I am looking forward to that. Less business admin!
Still a relatively quiet week. Come on clients - sign off quotes please!
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