The Starboard Group

Challenge

Accounting solutions enabling a smooth, cost-effective transition to Microsoft Dynamics GP from Peachtree

Win with the Microsoft Dynamics GP trifecta—Get to the payroll finish line on a very tight deadline with a value-packed system at half the price offered by typical VARs and custom accounting software companies.

The Starboard Group, franchisee of 35 Wendy’s and Max & Erma’s restaurants with 2,000 employees, needed to upgrade their financial systems. Accounting solutions they vetted included Peachtree (their present system), MAS 90, and MAS 200. Starboard chose Microsoft Dynamics GP due to value-added benefits.

Solution

Buy software from Wizard Productivity Systems, keeping productivity up and costs down

Starboard found the Wizard X4 Productivity Suite, a Microsoft Dynamics implementation solution powered by Wizard Productivity Systems. Within two weeks, Starboard was running payroll for 18 companies using Microsoft Dynamics GP. This accounting services system will scale easily to accommodate Starboard’s five-year projection of supporting 100 companies.

Ed Digges, Director of Management Systems for Halt, Buzas & Powell, Ltd., a Microsoft Certified Partner, handled the installation. “Sit down, start up, set up. Even a first-time user can get up to speed on the sophisticated, step-by-step wizard almost immediately. Screen-by-screen instructions are clear and designed to keep you on track and on time. It’s very user-friendly, straightforward and reliable. Its ingenuity impressed me at first blush, even though I’ve handled more than 200 implementations.”

Digges adds, “Not only is the system user-friendly, reliable and responsive, so are Wizard’s people. They aim to make the end-user’s life as easy as possible, and appreciate it when you call to ask questions. They routinely go the extra mile.”

Client Results

Starboard got the right accounting services, for an incredible price, in a remarkable timeframe. “I definitely recommend it,” says Digges.

Allows companies to keep control over their own implementations.
Budget software price for full-featured accounting services enables companies to do much more with far less money and time than typically projected.
Accounting software training and other critical, high-value accounting services are facilitated because of implementation budget that has been freed up.
Companies converting from other accounting system software, such as a QuickBooks to Dynamics conversion, can maximize productivity while minimizing downtime.

Benefits to Partners

Sky-high competitive edge. Smoother flight. On-time landing.

Enables bringing in a junior consultant, who can get up to speed quickly and start billing hours-without having to fret the quality of work for that new client.
Enables every consulting firm partner to standardize implementations using Wizard X4.
Proves highly attractive to budget-constrained companies.
Speeds up routine implementation procedures, freeing up time — as much as 40 hours per installation — to pursue higher-value services.
Makes happy customers, who gladly will spread the word to others.
Amortizes business development time spent to get the contract, while still turning a profit at the end of the day.
Supports consultant’s ability to get and handle the installation with Wizard Productivity Systems’ comprehensive customer service team and systems — elements key to safe and successful flight.

About Starboard

The Starboard Group, franchisee of 35 Wendy's and Max & Erma's restaurants with 2,000 employees, needed to upgrade their financial systems. Among solutions they vetted were Peachtree (their present system), MAS 90, and MAS 200. Starboard chose Microsoft Dynamics GP due to value-added benefits.

Client Quotes

"Sit down, start up, set up. Even a first-time user can get up to speed on the sophisticated, step-by-step Wizard almost immediately."

Ed Digges
Director of Management Systems for Halt, Buzas & Powell, Ltd.

About Wizard X4 Productivity Suite™

Wizard X4 Productivity Suite™ automates Microsoft Dynamics setup with a user-friendly, intuitive Q&A approach. Created by Wizard Productivity Systems, LP™, leading software implementation/automation innovator, X4 features four integrated components: iConsultant® provides the Q&A to configure the system; ConvertMSTR™ accelerates analysis, mapping and importing of data from any legacy system; Confi-TRKR™ provides an automatic documentation audit trail; Experienced X4 consultants advise about design and implementation issues.