Microsoft recently announced the content of their next service update for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, codenamed “R8″, under the headline: CRM Anywhere.

On the heels of this long recession, organizations are taking a deep look at just how well they know their customers.  It is no easy task, but working to know your customers better can have a significant impact on your revenue streams.    

Included in this blog is Michgan Department of Treasury, "FAQ U57".  You will find this FAQ helpful as you start preparing your client's final unitary MBT return(s).  The FAQ is not what I expected, but I think it is appropriate and helpful.

When will blogging become part of your everyday activities?  Some may think the time to write a blog is as burdensome as scrubbing the kitchen tiles with a toothbrush.  Others may see blogging as a massive undertaking. 

Continued from: Part I " The governor's pen was busy in December." Several bills from Michigan's House and Senate were signed within the last week affecting Michigan's Corporate Income Tax and Individual Income Tax.

Welcome to 2012! I am sure many of you have spent some time over the last month or so, thinking and planning for 2012. And if you have, you've likely realized that connecting with your customers has changed quite dramatically over the last 5-10 years.

The governor's pen was busy in December. Several bills from Michigan's House of Representatives and Senate were signed within the last week affecting Michigan's Corporate Income Tax, Individual Income Tax, Single Business Tax, and Michigan Business Tax. I will cover the amendments over the next few blogs. Senate bills 368 and 369, concerning the Single Business tax, and "Disregarded Entities" under the Michigan Business tax will be covered separately. Click on the bill's name to access that specific bill on www.legislature.mi.gov.

How successful were you in growing revenue this year? If you are a sales leader in your organization, you have already begun to plan for 2012 and its success. So what are the Best-in-Class doing to grow topline revenue for next year?

How are companies handling the increasing cost pressures and unexpected volatilities in world markets today? This question was posted recently to our website and it is a true reflection of the business challenges faced today in a global marketplace.