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 The month of June is geared up to be a great one! Deltek, and Full Sail Partners, are bringing you some great webinars!
Soon Deltek will be releasing the new book, "Project ERP for Dummies", and as part of the release a webcast will be held today, June 6th, to preview some of the topics covered in this book. Register now, attend the webinar, and receive a free digital copy of the book!
On June 27th, Full Sail Partners will be hosting a project management
the Webinar 'Get the Work Done! Tackling Project Management to Improve the Bottom line!' This webinar is sure to be a great wealth of knowledge, so don't miss out!
As promised last month, included below is information on the migration process that should help your firm decide, "to migrate or not to migrate?" If your firm would like additional information, or if you would like help tackling this issue, contact us to discuss how we can help.
So be sure to subscribe to our blog to receive our newest articles once they are published.
Sincerely,
Full Sail Partners
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Should I Migrate? 6 ERP Data Migration Considerations
When evaluating a CRM or ERP system, one of the considerations in the sales process should be the data migration effort required. In addition to the price of the ERP software and consulting costs, the cost of a data migration is yet another element to consider when moving from one application to another.
When asking yourself, should I migrate my existing data to my new database, consider the following six points:
Advantages of ERP Systems... and Their Bottom Line Impact!
 I was talking recently with a prospective client who observed that his firm had outgrown QuickBooks (QB). The conversation eventually led to a discussion of the advantages of ERP systems over back office accounting systems - which include not only efficiency gains, but strategic improvements as well.
Check out the pain points of a basic accounting package compared to the advantages of an ERP system for your firm.
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5 Mistakes Made During an ERP Search
Recognizing the need for an ERP system and searching out the correct solution can be a daunting task for any size firm. Those investing in an ERP realize it takes significant time and money and is a decision that will impact your firm for many years.
Check out the following 5 mistakes made during an ERP search.
Measure Employee Productivity and Profitability Using Software
 Of all the metrics that professional services firms can track, two of the most important are utilization and realization. These are different, but related ways of measuring employee productivity and profitability.
Both can be measured with a high degree of accuracy - and made visible to management - using software.
Resource Forecasting: 3 Challenges and Solutions
 Do you lose sleep at night wondering if you have the capacity to handle work coming in or even worse if you have too many people? As a manager of a professional service firm, managing your human capital is a daily necessity to achieve firm growth and the anticipated performance expected from your employees. As the market changes, your firm needs information readily available to make quick decisions about acquiring, training, and scheduling your talent. Many firms rely on resource forecasting tools to handle the management of their employees.
Let's take a further look at some of the challenges firms have with managing their resources.
Top 10 Feedback Techniques for Project Delivery
 Project delivery is all about taking an idea from concept through to production. Firms want their projects completed in the fastest and most cost-efficient manner possible, all without sacrificing quality. Incorporating feedback into a firm's process helps the team perform at their best, while the very act of asking for feedback shows clients proactive and professional care.
To help jump start your client feedback process, we've listed the top 10 feedback techniques to facilitate project delivery.
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Learn More...Deltek Vision Tips
Applying Hotfixes in Deltek Vision
 In this Deltek Vision How-To Video, we will demonstrate how quickly, and easily apply hotfixes to your Deltek Vision System.
Learn how to apply cumulative updates to your Deltek Vision System.
>> view the video
Resource Search Tips for Project Managers
Last week I was working on my plans for a few upcoming implementations. As I was using the "Resource Search" feature, I thought it would be helpful to demonstrate some of the features of this powerful tool for fellow project managers. So for those that are thinking about using Deltek Vision's Resource Planning tool and those that need a refresher...
Here are some great features of the tool.
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Client Spotlight
Gresham, Smith and Partners
 Full Sail Partners met with Matt Frankel, Marketing Manager of Gresham, Smith and Partners. The firm migrated their marketing and financial data from two separate databases, in to one consolidated Vision system. Matt speaks about how their firm uses Deltek Vision CRM to focus business development efforts and better manage responses to Requests for Proposals.
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Calendar of Events
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Did You Know?
Deltek Vision can set a holiday calendar that will highlight holidays in blue on your timesheets?
This can be set in Configuration, General, Holiday Calendar. Once you have set the calendar for the new year, you can then use the Vision 'Smart Grid' features to print or export the calendar and send it to your employees in advance.
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Deltek AE Growth Tour
The Deltek A&E Growth Tour 2013 has been making its way around the USA! Join Deltek experts and A&E industry leaders for this free event as they detail market trends and key performance metrics. Also, gain insight into the latest Deltek solutions designed to help your firm grow and profit more.
Schedule:
June 11th - Chicago
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Deltek Insight 2013: Rock Out With ZZ Top!
This year, Full Sail Partners will be giving away two registrations to Deltek Insight! Attend Deltek Insight and network with 3,000 attendees, choose from over 350 sessions, and rock out with three rock icons -- ZZ Top!
Deltek Insight will be held on October 14-17, in Dallax, Texas at the Gaylord Opryland Resort.
Visit our website and learn how your firm can win a free registration!
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Mobile Project Management Tool
Project Managers are using Deltek Vision Navigator as a project management 'dashboard' to manage projects remotely, capture important data, and update project status while on the go!
The ability for this tool to integrate with Kona makes it the ideal solution for project teams in various offices or even separate companies.
>> Deltek Vision Navigator
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Deltek Vision Custom Solutions
Unique businesses have unique needs. Full Sail has dedicated consultants to help you customize Deltek Vision® to your distinctive requirements. To better help serve our customers, we are offering the following custom solutions:
>>Timesheet Reminder
>>Opportunity History Grid
>>Summary Block Invoice
Looking to further customize Deltek Vision? Contact us today.
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Webinar Archive
Did you miss the recent North Carolina Deltek Vision User Group Meeting?
No problem! This webinar, and many more, can be found on our webinar archive page.
>> view here
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