Looking for business software

[Angie Parrot]

Hello,
I have a millwork business. At present I`m reviewing some business software (Serviceceo, Availsuite, DMSI...) to see which one will best suit my company's need. We will be transferring about 700 customers from our system, which is completely obsolete. So I would like to have a chance to transfer my data without any troubles.
Any advice?
Thanks.

[Gumby]

Yep, get a block of wood, make a small mark in the end using a standard marking guage. Cut this to length and shape the end on your lathe so it's the shape of a baseball bat.

hold the bat in your left hand and raise it just above your head.

now, with speed set at high and at full power, lower and raise the bat several times.

Continue until you can't feel any more pain.

Problem solved.

[old_picker]

I would like to have a chance to transfer my data without any troubles.
Any advice?
Thanks.

mmm done much computering??
transferring data can be tricky and it is easily lost
dont expect trouble free transfer of ancient to modern
if you need pro help pm me

[dadpad]

The company providing the new software should provide support for a predetermined period. This is something which if not included in the package would in my mind preclude purchase.

[Christopha]

Hmmmm..... why would someone go to all the trouble of finding and joining a woodwork forum and then ask about computing?????

[Iain]

Hmmmm..... why would someone go to all the trouble of finding and joining a woodwork forum and then ask about computing?????

Computer nerds are always talking about routers, as if they had them first

[echnidna]

Hmmmm..... why would someone go to all the trouble of finding and joining a woodwork forum and then ask about computing?????

Maybe the answers on this forum are easier to understand than on an IT forum

[MurrayD99]

By any chance, does your current vendor have an upgrade that will do what you want? If so, they should be able to migrate the files.

You might want to review how much you need to migrate. Obviously the name, address etc details of current/recent customers and suppliers - but purchases/sales back in 1995?

Also, consider keeping the present system so you can fire it up and find something if necessary - thus minimising the scope of the migration.

As a guideline, the criteria for selection of a new system should be functionality (and ease of use, price and support etc) rather than ability to migrate historical stuff. Worst case, a file is a file and someone will be able to get data across.

Good luck.

[rrich]

ATTENTION

The routers discussed in this forum require bits that OPTIONAL and cost extra!

[Barry_White]

If you can convert your database into a text delimited file any of the new programs should be able to import it.

Most database files even old DOS files can be opened as a text or comma delimeted file in Excel. Have done it heaps of times with database files.

[woodbe]

Looking at the links you provide, is any of the software Australianised? Not saying they won't work, but don't be the paying beta customer. Ask for referrals to Australian customers using the software, and talk to them. Any business software in Australia should include BAS statement functions, and handle the GST correctly as a minimum requirement.

As far as migration is concerned, you will need to be able to export the data from the current system, massage it into an import-ready format, and then import it into the new system. Depending on the type of data you wish to migrate and the systems involved, this could be very simple, or difficult to the point of impractibility. Many software vendors offer data conversion services, this should be your first port of call as part of your selection process.

woodbe.

[Christopha]

The Parrott hasn't been back, apparently.....

[Gumby]

The Parrott hasn't been back, apparently.....

Must have taken my advice

[Barry_White]

The Parrott hasn't been back, apparently.....

Probably hasn't set her settings to get a email notification of replies.

[Angie Parrot]

The Parrott hasn't been back, apparently.....

No, I`m here.
I just phoned them and one of those companies transfer my data for free.