FAQs
Our accounting solution provides an integrated, complete and low-cost solution for implementing Microsoft Dynamics™ GP. Our solutions empower you to configure your Microsoft Dynamics accounting system without the use of high-priced consultants, saving you thousands of dollars over purchases made the old way. To accomplish ths, AMI's Great Lakes Dynamics team has partnered with Wizard Productivity Systems and include their powerful "wizard-driven" solutions suite as part of our accounting packages.
» Why should I buy AMI's Microsoft Dynamics accounting solutions and not use the traditional reseller method?
» How are AMI's Accounting Solutions distributed?
» Is the wizard software implementation suite designed for Microsoft Dynamics customers or is it designed for the Partner Consulting Teams to help implement Microsoft Dynamics software?
» Is AMI's Great Lakes Dynamics Accounting Solution multi-user?
» What kind of help is available in AMI's Accounting Solutions featuring Microsoft Dynamics?
» What kind of training is needed before using the wizard software implementaiton suite?
» How do Wizard’s Microsoft Dynamics accounting solutions work?
» How long will it take me to install Microsoft Dynamics GP with wizard software implementation suite?
Why should I buy AMI's Microsoft Dynamics accounting solutions and not use the traditional reseller method?
The important aspect of Great Lakes Dynamics Accounting Solutions is that we provide you with all the tools you need to implement Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software, saving you money and giving you control over the process. The key component to our Accounting Solution is our software, a wizard-driven software implementation suite, that helps you automate Microsoft Dynamics set-up, saving time and money by guiding you through the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics GP. Using Great Lakes Dynamics will save you thousands of dollars over the traditional reseller approach, allow you to tailor Microsoft Dynamics GP to your needs, and give you control over the installation process in-house.
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How are AMI's Accounting Solutions distributed?
AMI's Great Lakes Dynamics Accounting Solutions for Microsoft Dynamics GP are designed to be an all-inclusive solution distributed directly to you; saving you thousands of dollars over the traditional method of working with resellers that may get in between you and the software solution you need. Purchase now or learn more about how you can receive an integrated package for your accounting needs with extensive support that is reliable, affordable and convenient.
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Is the wizard software implementation suite designed for Microsoft Dynamics customers or is it designed for the Partner Consulting Teams to help implement Microsoft Dynamics software?
The wizard software implementation system for Microsoft Dynamics GP is specifically designed to empower you to implement Microsoft Dynamics GP efficiently and effectively, without a high-priced consultant. This system brings you the best of both worlds by providing experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to help guide you through the process. They are available to answer questions if you get stuck.
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Is AMI's Great Lakes Dynamics Accounting Solution multi-user?
Yes, you select the number of Microsoft Dynamics users you need when ordering. The wizard software implementation suite comes with a three user license.
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Does the wizard software implementation suite run from the server?
The wizard software implementation suite must be installed at the server using administrative rights. You will use your computers to complete all questions after installing the Microsoft Dynamics GP software and creating the system and application databases.
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Does AMI help install and setup Microsoft Dynamics software?
Whether you choose to have your own server or a hosting solution (future capability) all of the software you need to run Microsoft Dynamics™ GP and the wizard software implementation suite comes setup ready for you to use. Users simply start customizing the application for their needs without worrying about installing software on a server.
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What kind of help is available in AMI's Accounting Solutions featuring Microsoft Dynamics GP?
There are different kinds of help available depending on what application you are using. The wizard software implementation suite has large, comprehensive help libraries to coach users through each area of the system implementation, offering examples and best practice recommendations and both screen and field (multi-level) help. Additional help may be obtained from Great Lakes Dynamics team Consultants.
Microsoft Dynamics GP offers extensive help as well focused on how to operate your accounting system.
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What kind of training is needed before using AMI's Accounting Solutions?
Both the software implementation suite and Microsoft Dynamics GP come with a complete package of self-paced training tools. You will start with a series of questions and discussions to familiarize yourself with the AMI Microsoft Dynamics accounting solutions. Great Lakes Dynamics strongly recommends that all users take advantage of free online training courses that are available to all people who purchase Microsoft Dynamics GP.
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How do AMI's Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting solutions work?
You start by answering a structured series of questions, which provide examples and recommendations to configure the software. When completed, wizard software implementation suite will have properly configured the required databases, system control records and business process features, and launched the selected modules for your daily use.
AMI's software understands business software and business processes. Whichever tier of solution you select - Foundation, Select or Premier - the software will ask a series of questions to properly configure your Microsoft Dynamics™ GP accounting solution and function the way your business works. Additional information and discussions will guide you to determine the right answers for your business needs. As you respond to questions about how you do business, your accounting solution keeps track of where the implementation is in the process and allow you to navigate to other modules, previous questions, proceed to other questions or quit the system and resume later where you left off. Your AMI Accounting Solution will alert you to conflicts in the answers and helps clarify a question by navigating you to a previous discussion to resolve the conflict.
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Do AMI's Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting solutions include data conversion tools?
All of AMI's Great Lakes Dynamics Microsoft Dynamics GP Accounting Solutions include a data conversion tool. It will accelerate analysis, mapping and importing data from any legacy system into Microsoft Dynamics GP.
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How long will it take me to install Microsoft Dynamics with wizard software implementation suite?
There is no single answer to this question. It will depend on the number of Microsoft Dynamics GP modules you install, the number of users you authorize, the amount of data you must convert and many other factors. One thing is certain: AMI's Great Lakes Dynamics consultants will be with you every step of the way, regardless of which tier of service you select.
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