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Transforming CRO Sales, Finance, and Project Management

August 16, 2021

Transforming CRO management, including sales, finance, and project management, is crucial for the client experience. Sikich Suite Success for CROs can help.

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Choosing Between Embedded or Standalone Configuration Technology ...

August 13, 2021

When it comes to configuration software, ETO companies often purchase more configuration functionality than they require, but HEADSTART simplifies it.

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Salesforce for Microsoft Teams

August 11, 2021

With the Summer '21 Release, Salesforce can now collaborate seamlessly with Microsoft Teams. Here's how this integration improves efficiency.

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Removing an Attached Document from a Posted Transaction in Busine...

August 10, 2021

What if you accidentally attached the wrong doc to a transaction that is now posted? Here's how to remove the attachment in Business Central.

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How Equipment Manufacturers Grow Services with IoT

August 9, 2021

One of the best ways equipment manufacturers can get ahead of the competition and strengthen customer relationships is by deploying IoT.

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Understanding Vulnerability Management

August 6, 2021

There is no shortage of vulnerability management technology and programs, but many businesses fall short of understanding what it actually entails.

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Debbie Altham Featured in SupplyChainBrain

August 5, 2021

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What Are the Benefits of Dynamics 365 Vs. Dynamics GP, NAV, and A...

August 5, 2021

If you're still running older Dynamics solutions such as GP, NAV, and AX, but are thinking of a move, here are the benefits to a D365 upgrade

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Microsoft 365: Performing an Internal Admin Takeover on an Unmana...

August 4, 2021

If you’ve created a lot of Microsoft 365 tenants, you’ve likely run into this scenario before, where you need an admin takeover on an unmanaged tenant.

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6 Critical To-Dos Before You Select a New Microsoft Dynamics 365 ...

August 2, 2021

Many tasks can help increase your organizational readiness for a new ERP. This eBook will help you prepare for your new Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP.

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Delivering More Value to CRO Clients

August 2, 2021

The best way to deliver more and better value to CRO clients is with better technology. Sikich SuiteSuccess for CROs is that better tech.

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Summertime Madness: Where Congress Stands with Possible Tax Legis...

July 30, 2021

Following the passage of the American Rescue Plan, the administration outlined its recommendations for business and individual tax changes as part of the American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan. These initiatives offered general tax policy themes but were short on specifics. Congressional leaders have been working hard behind the scenes ever since to put the legislation together.

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An ERP Solution Tailored for ETO Requirements

July 30, 2021

We've constructed HEADSTART for ETO specifically to tailor Dynamics 365 Business Central for ETO companies.

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Infographic: Supply Chain Resiliency as a Transformative Business...

July 29, 2021

The best way to transform your manufacturing business is by improving supply chain resiliency. With the pandemic disruption, it's more important than ever.

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Starting over: A new beginning for the construction industry

July 28, 2021

Construction companies are slowly rising from the ashes of the pandemic, but in order to thrive, they need to adopt modern software solutions

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Angie Vaughn Featured in Insight Magazine

July 27, 2021

Angie Vaughn was featured in Insight Magazine, a publication from the Illinois CPA Society. The article discusses the tax implications of remote work policies.

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Sikich Investment Banking advises American Standard Circuits in r...

July 27, 2021

American Standard Circuits, a leading manufacturer, was recapitalized by management in partnership with Gemini Investors and Plenary Partners. Sikich Investment Banking served as the exclusive adviser to ASC in the recapitalization.

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Andy Powell Featured in Forbes

July 26, 2021

Andy Powell was featured in a Forbes article about building a 501(c)(3) in retirement.

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The Return of the 90s – Tech & Public Relations

July 26, 2021

Not only did the 1990s bring us grunge, hair clips and Dr. Marten’s, the decade also introduced significant technological advancements, like the boom of the internet and cellphones. Today, the fashion isn’t the only piece making a comeback.

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Moving Past Specialized Portals to a True CRO Cloud

July 23, 2021

CROs often offer multiple portals for clients and internal use, which can silo and bog down work. Moving to a true CRO cloud can help.

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The American Jobs Plan and Made in America Tax Plan: What You Nee...

July 21, 2021

The White House unveiled its unique two-part major infrastructure bill. This bill, titled the American Jobs Plan (AJP), aims to initiate a major overhaul of the U.S. infrastructure. To support and fund the AJP, the White House also created the Made in America Tax Plan (MATP), which makes significant tax changes intended to pay for the AJP over a 15-year timespan.

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Streamlining Transformative Software Projects for Distribution Co...

July 21, 2021

Our technology deployment methodology, Sikich HEADSTART, includes choosing and customizing the right distribution software for companies.

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Sikich partners with Innovation DuPage to support local entrepren...

July 20, 2021

Sikich has embarked on an interactive partnership with Innovation DuPage, a small business incubator serving DuPage County, Illinois. Through this partnership, Sikich will provide mentorship, resources and financial support to startup founders and small business owners.

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Sikich partnership with Innovation DuPage

July 19, 2021

Sikich partners with Innovation DuPage, backed by academic institutions, to support entrepreneurs as mentors and more.

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PCI DSS Version 4.0 – Updated Release Schedule

July 19, 2021

The PCI SSC recently announced an updated release schedule for version 4.0 for the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Here's what to expect.

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IRS Starts Sending Out Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments

July 16, 2021

The American Rescue Plan enacted in March this year provided for Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021. The IRS starts sending these payments out on a monthly basis beginning this week until the end of the year.

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Podcasts for Mar-Comm Minds: 8-ish Recommendations

July 16, 2021

We share our team’s top podcast recommendations for people in the marketing and communications space that want to stretch and inform their thinking—and hopefully, inspire new, creative ideas.

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Technology Modernization Comes to the ETO Industry

July 16, 2021

Companies in the ETO industry can get ahead by deploying the right technology for their industry. Sikich HEADSTART for ETO, based on D365BC, can help.

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Configuring Azure AD Multi-Factor Authentication with SonicWall V...

July 14, 2021

Since Microsoft's NPS extension allows adding an existing Azure AD MFA to the network, configuring that with SonicWall firewall will enforce MFA across VPN.

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When Is an In-place Windows Server OS Upgrade Required?

July 13, 2021

While most IT professionals recommend full migrations to a new Windows Server OS, sometimes all you need is an in-place upgrade