Time flies when you are having fun! ;)
It has been such a long time since I last posted something to this blog. Lot has been going on and now I have time to post a blog entry.
Now in generating new customer mode hoping to get more and more Dynamics Nav customers. Since the last blog we have managed to secure 2 more customers. Doesn't sound much but that is not bad when you are relying on the web search engines and a bit of luck to get new customers.
The Dynamics Nav reselling channel is managed by Microsoft. All potential customer enquiries are pushed to Dynamics Nav Solution Centre. We are not big enough to be a Solution Centre so we do not get any direct referrals. Our customers have to search and find us on the web. We get a lot of enquiries considering and our hit rate when we get a contact is excellent. This is down to price (at least 20% lower than a Nav Solution Centre day rate), service proposition (we listen and turn around requests very quickly) and meeting the clients specific needs.
More details on www.dynamicsnavconsultant.co.uk.
Currently offering 20% off our normal day rates of £550 per day plus VAT. So that makes it £440 per day. Email us for more details at neil.fraser@fraserpriceconsulting.co.uk.
Next blog either later today or tomorrow. Promise to update regularly now!
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Not so long since the last update!
Another busy week. Dynamics Nav GL data migration completed for a client. Consolidation then completed and at a client site this week testing data. More testing to follow but Jan 2011 data signed off. Created new sql database for customer against specific requirements for Europe. Short term fix for client.
Dynamics Nav development completed for client re exporting / importing physical journal from / to Nav re stock counts and Excel.
Started Dynamics Nav RTC general and navigation training material. Using Classic version of training material as a start point but quite a few changes to include.
Just had a phone call from someone looking for Dynamics CRM and Nav experience. We do not have CRM so that will be another potential client lost. Sent out email to business contacts to see if anyone knows of someone with Dynamics CRM online skills. That way in the future we can pass on the contact to someone rather than lose the contact totally. Need to have a chat with someone re integration (and I mean integration) of CRM and Nav. If MS Accounting (RIP) and Outlook with BCM could provide seemless integration, surely CRM online and Nav 2009 can! Answers on a post card! Or if you do have this expertise, email me on neil.fraser@fraserpriceconsulting.co.uk.
Seems a short list of tasks completed this week but knackered! That's all for now!
Dynamics Nav development completed for client re exporting / importing physical journal from / to Nav re stock counts and Excel.
Started Dynamics Nav RTC general and navigation training material. Using Classic version of training material as a start point but quite a few changes to include.
Just had a phone call from someone looking for Dynamics CRM and Nav experience. We do not have CRM so that will be another potential client lost. Sent out email to business contacts to see if anyone knows of someone with Dynamics CRM online skills. That way in the future we can pass on the contact to someone rather than lose the contact totally. Need to have a chat with someone re integration (and I mean integration) of CRM and Nav. If MS Accounting (RIP) and Outlook with BCM could provide seemless integration, surely CRM online and Nav 2009 can! Answers on a post card! Or if you do have this expertise, email me on neil.fraser@fraserpriceconsulting.co.uk.
Seems a short list of tasks completed this week but knackered! That's all for now!
Monday, 7 March 2011
My goodness how time flies!
It has been a while since my last blog. Down to time pressures and work load I am afraid! But this is a good thing! :)
Dynamics Nav work increased significantly in the last 2 months. Includes application configuration and data migration training on site for one client and multiple company configuration and data migration for another client. Used the new data migration tool in Dynamics Nav for the first time and it definitely has its pros and cons. Some bits are great (data validation) but other bits are a step backwards. Creating the data migration fields in each business pre import is a pain in the neck. I don't need to do this for dataports - one dataport can be used for all businesses. Also some of the data validation works in part not in full. Default dimensions is an example.
Dynamics Nav work schedule looking good but always room for improvement!
Off to client site tomorrow for Dynamics Nav consolidation data tick off just to make sure meeting the needs of the client re part consolidations etc. Need to schedule a development recently signed off to start end of this week. Client to confirm date required by which will determine when we need to start.
Awaiting sign off of development quote by a client. Not much development in the pipeline - mostly application configuration and data migration.
Fraser IT and bookkeeping services formally re-launched via leaflet campaign. Leaflet drop localled started with a few to finishing in a month or so. Leaflet is double sided - one for bookkeeping and one for IT services. Watch this space for a reaction. Hoping for more customers on both services.
Thats all for now folks.
Dynamics Nav work increased significantly in the last 2 months. Includes application configuration and data migration training on site for one client and multiple company configuration and data migration for another client. Used the new data migration tool in Dynamics Nav for the first time and it definitely has its pros and cons. Some bits are great (data validation) but other bits are a step backwards. Creating the data migration fields in each business pre import is a pain in the neck. I don't need to do this for dataports - one dataport can be used for all businesses. Also some of the data validation works in part not in full. Default dimensions is an example.
Dynamics Nav work schedule looking good but always room for improvement!
Off to client site tomorrow for Dynamics Nav consolidation data tick off just to make sure meeting the needs of the client re part consolidations etc. Need to schedule a development recently signed off to start end of this week. Client to confirm date required by which will determine when we need to start.
Awaiting sign off of development quote by a client. Not much development in the pipeline - mostly application configuration and data migration.
Fraser IT and bookkeeping services formally re-launched via leaflet campaign. Leaflet drop localled started with a few to finishing in a month or so. Leaflet is double sided - one for bookkeeping and one for IT services. Watch this space for a reaction. Hoping for more customers on both services.
Thats all for now folks.
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Is it Wednesday already?
Busy week again this week. Mostly internal admin stuff including the major update of our Fraser It Services web site. See www.fraseritservices.co.uk for more details.
Dynamics Nav development quoted for signed off and PO numbers confirmed. Started today. Further enhancements to client's telesales process using standard Nav To Dos functionality. Using colours for To Do lists using a new bespoke table.
Consolidation work in Dynamics Nav continues. All requested report templates set up on standard Nav Accounts Schedules bar 1. Will fix the one missing later! Cannot test what has been created (except the basics like balancing balance sheet) until data imported as part of the consolidation process. Same client asking for training and more report templates. Work now on hold waiting for 3rd party to client approving proposed GL. Once done, more businesses (non consolidation) to be created in Nav.
Updated cash flow for latest on customers settling their debts. Not good this month! Contact from 1 client confirming they will agree schedule of payments to clear 6 month old debt this week. Not holding my breath!
Fraser Price Consulting web page updated for better links. Dynamics Consultant web page (www.dynamicsnavconsultant.co.uk/) updated for latest pricing and service lists.
That's all for now!
Dynamics Nav development quoted for signed off and PO numbers confirmed. Started today. Further enhancements to client's telesales process using standard Nav To Dos functionality. Using colours for To Do lists using a new bespoke table.
Consolidation work in Dynamics Nav continues. All requested report templates set up on standard Nav Accounts Schedules bar 1. Will fix the one missing later! Cannot test what has been created (except the basics like balancing balance sheet) until data imported as part of the consolidation process. Same client asking for training and more report templates. Work now on hold waiting for 3rd party to client approving proposed GL. Once done, more businesses (non consolidation) to be created in Nav.
Updated cash flow for latest on customers settling their debts. Not good this month! Contact from 1 client confirming they will agree schedule of payments to clear 6 month old debt this week. Not holding my breath!
Fraser Price Consulting web page updated for better links. Dynamics Consultant web page (www.dynamicsnavconsultant.co.uk/) updated for latest pricing and service lists.
That's all for now!
Friday, 14 January 2011
Another week another dollar
Dynamics Nav consolidated billing development loaded into test database and UAT requested from client.
Modified a Dynamics Nav development for another client for their customer excellence process. Simple fix to validate whether a customer can be added to the customer excellence process or not. All weekly reports to clients completed as usual. Spoke to a few of my business contacts this week - just a quick chat re how busy we all are etc. January generally quiet from a Nav development point of view. Phone call meeting later today on potential more Nav reporting via accounts schedule work. Fingers crossed. Next week will be completing the accounts schedule work to date on the live database and requesting customer approval.
Need to think through Dynamics Nav part consolidations and eliminations between group companies. Do not want to use Dynamics Nav intercompany postings functionality as this is a little over the top. Think cap on next week. Suggested to client a solution via developing a new report that uses rules as confirmed and the account schedules line and column layouts as base so that users can still maintain reporting.
Have a great week end all!
Modified a Dynamics Nav development for another client for their customer excellence process. Simple fix to validate whether a customer can be added to the customer excellence process or not. All weekly reports to clients completed as usual. Spoke to a few of my business contacts this week - just a quick chat re how busy we all are etc. January generally quiet from a Nav development point of view. Phone call meeting later today on potential more Nav reporting via accounts schedule work. Fingers crossed. Next week will be completing the accounts schedule work to date on the live database and requesting customer approval.
Need to think through Dynamics Nav part consolidations and eliminations between group companies. Do not want to use Dynamics Nav intercompany postings functionality as this is a little over the top. Think cap on next week. Suggested to client a solution via developing a new report that uses rules as confirmed and the account schedules line and column layouts as base so that users can still maintain reporting.
Have a great week end all!
Thursday, 13 January 2011
Just a quick blog
A few phone calls yesterday from potential clients asking for quotes. Will wait and see if anything comes from it. Also had some phone calls for services we do not provide. Passed onto contacts that do provide the service.
Latest web site iDevice completed (50%) and Google Ads modified for it. Fraser IT services web pages unchanged but Google Ads refined. For more on iDevice application design, see our web page www.ideviceappdesign.co.uk.
On site at a client today to run through Dynamics Nav consolidation routine (and specific test configuration created for demo) using Accs Sch for reporting. Fits all their needs apart from part consolidations. Proposed develop a report that uses the Acc Sch functionality but includes code to eliminate tranactions between businesses consolidated in part consolidation.More work to do but this is good! :)
That's all for now.
Latest web site iDevice completed (50%) and Google Ads modified for it. Fraser IT services web pages unchanged but Google Ads refined. For more on iDevice application design, see our web page www.ideviceappdesign.co.uk.
On site at a client today to run through Dynamics Nav consolidation routine (and specific test configuration created for demo) using Accs Sch for reporting. Fits all their needs apart from part consolidations. Proposed develop a report that uses the Acc Sch functionality but includes code to eliminate tranactions between businesses consolidated in part consolidation.More work to do but this is good! :)
That's all for now.
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
Another week...
Not much to write about this week. Still chasing debts - no response at all from 1 client so that is not looking good! May need to suspend services which I never link doing!
Just bought 2 new domains for iDevice application design and developments. To try and boost sales on the iphone developments. Pilot iphone application completed this week and way forward agreed with our client. Next stage is a get together with the client (and all effected members of client staff) and confirm the final requirements for the application so that we can start the final stage of the development. Web page design started for new domain and tomorrow we will load initial pages with key words and set up a new campaign on Google Ad words.
Last year (2010) not a good year for securing Dynamics Nav clients. Managed to get some but most did not want our services. May be we are too expensive but rumblings in the Dynamics Nav market suggest demand for consultants is growing. Keeping fingers crossed.
Managed to load in Dynamics Nav test consolidation company into client's live database ready for an on site meeting to run through Thursday this week.
That's all for now folks!
Just bought 2 new domains for iDevice application design and developments. To try and boost sales on the iphone developments. Pilot iphone application completed this week and way forward agreed with our client. Next stage is a get together with the client (and all effected members of client staff) and confirm the final requirements for the application so that we can start the final stage of the development. Web page design started for new domain and tomorrow we will load initial pages with key words and set up a new campaign on Google Ad words.
Last year (2010) not a good year for securing Dynamics Nav clients. Managed to get some but most did not want our services. May be we are too expensive but rumblings in the Dynamics Nav market suggest demand for consultants is growing. Keeping fingers crossed.
Managed to load in Dynamics Nav test consolidation company into client's live database ready for an on site meeting to run through Thursday this week.
That's all for now folks!
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