The Internet of Things (IoT) promises a wide range of benefits for industry, energy and utility companies, municipalities, healthcare, and consumers. Data can be collected in extraordinary volume and detail regarding almost anything worth measuring, such as public health and safety, the environment, industrial and agricultural production, energy, and utilities.
This workshop will help you improve the impact, clarity, accuracy and effectiveness of your sales proposals. It takes bid and proposal teams right through the process, from start to finish - from forming the team and gathering the information, through to writing and reviewing the proposal document, and on to presenting it to the client. The learning points shared in the programme come from the trainer's extensive real-world experience with a wide variety of businesses. As a result of attending this programme, participants will be able to: Write more clearly, more grammatically and more persuasively Structure their written communications more effectively Avoid the 'howlers' that can cost you business Impress your clients Win more business 1 Bid strategy How to combine your knowledge of the market or customer, your products and services, and your competitors, to create a quality bid New insights into your comparative advantages and competitive position in the marketplace Understanding more about how your client views you and other suppliers A plan of attack to build on your strengths and attack the weaknesses of your competition Dealing with RFP/ITT situations 2 Teamwork How a bid or proposal team needs to prioritise and manage preparation time Co-ordinating input from team members Agreeing responsibilities 3 The importance and role of a well-written sales proposal Why bother? - the value of the sales proposal to you and to the customer What the customer wants and needs to make a decision in your favour Understanding and delivering on customer expectations Review and discussion of different proposals - with real-life examples 4 The best way to structure your sales proposals A section-by-section, page-by-page review of best practice in structuring great sales proposals How to improve the way you match your proposal to the customer's objectives and requirements Plan your sales documents systematically - to make them easy to read and more persuasive How to make your proposal look like the 'least risky' option 5 Making your proposal a compelling and persuasive proposition Choosing the right words that sell effectively Selecting the right content and information for your document or proposal Using an option matrix to summarise complex choices and increase final order value How to write an executive summary 6 Well-written and error-free Developing your writing style for maximum impact Expressing the content (ie, selling points) clearly, concisely and correctly Proof-reading and editing work effectively, using formal marks and techniques Improving visual layout, format and appearance Keeping it customer-focused 7 Presenting to the client - overview Presentation options Understanding the client's objectives - as well as your own The proposal review meeting - logistics Managing to the next step Designing and delivering a compelling presentation Isolating objections and concerns Follow-up and follow-through 8 Positioning your final proposal Finalising your bid - presenting the right 'best few' USPs, features and benefits and making them relevant and real to the customer Smart ways to position price and be a strong player - without being the cheapest How to differentiate yourselves by how you present, as well as what you present How to design and deliver a successful bid presentation 9 Bid presentation practice session with structured feedback Participants work in small groups or pairs to prepare and later present a sample section from a real life bid or proposal presentation The trainer will provide assistance and input During group review and discussions, input from others will be encouraged and many best practice ideas summarised 10 Managing the end game How best to draw-out, understand, isolate and answer customer objections, negotiate points and concerns How to read the situation to plan the next step Identifying negotiation tactics - and how to deal with them Planning for a negotiation and how to get the customer feel they have the 'best deal' 11 Workshop summary and close
The aim of this course is to expose the commercial context within which technical work is carried out. It is to allow technical staff to understand how they fit into a larger picture, why they may be asked to undertake tasks that may not appear to be technical and the impact their interactions have within the commercial context. The scope of the programme includes: The course emphasises the collaborative nature of delivery and the need to offer value to customers. The principal training objectives for this programme are to help participants: Understand why technical roles are broader than we might assume Appreciate the importance of, and the need to support, sales Value the idea of 'Good Enough' Recognise what can affect profitability Realise the future needs protecting 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) Why this programme has been developed Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 That's not my job! How we see our own role in work How other people see our role Stakeholders: who are they and why do they matter? The organisational backdrop What is my role really? 3 Sales and marketing Where does the money come from? Where do we find customers? The sales process One-off sales versus repeat business Customer/supplier relationships What something costs versus what the customer will pay The value chain 4 Estimating Purpose of estimates The problem with precision Five estimating techniques 5 Change control Can you just do this for me? When being helpful leads to bankruptcy How to deal with change requests 6 Risk management Risk in projects Risk in operations Categories of risk 7 The value of intellectual property Issues with sharing information Commercial in confidence Non-disclosure agreements 8 Course review and action planning (Course sponsor present) Identify actions to be implemented individually What actions should be implemented to improve working with non-technical people? Conclusion
In this four-hour interactive 1-2-1 session, Dan will analyse all the ways you currently attract new clients, advise on how to tweak/revolutionise your systems and suggest new ways to become a client magnet. Hence, the right clients contact you without having to ‘sell’. Dan will also share his insights on customer retention – having looked after many private clients for over a decade; he shares practical insights that go beyond being a good coach (such as boundaries, rapport building, empathy, and leadership) and that help you manage your working relationships with grace and kindness and professionalism. This Masterclass will be tailor-made for YOU and requires completing an onboarding questionnaire upon purchase.
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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview At course completion, you will be able to: Set up a company Set up and manage inventory Invoice and process payments Customize forms Create reports Track and pay sales tax Prepare payroll In this course you will learn the features in QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2022. First-time QuickBooks users will learn the basic features of the software. Experienced QuickBooks users will quickly learn the new features and functionality of QuickBooks 2022. Getting Started Starting QuickBooks Setting QuickBooks Preferences Components of the QuickBooks Operating Environment Using QuickBooks Help Identifying Common Business Terms Exiting QuickBooks Setting Up a Company Creating a QuickBooks Company Using the Chart of Accounts Working with Lists Creating Company Lists Working with the Customers & Jobs List Working with the Employees List Working with the Vendors List Working with the Item List Working with Other Lists Managing Lists Setting Up Inventory Entering Inventory Ordering Inventory Receiving Inventory Paying for Inventory Manually Adjusting Inventory Selling Your Product Creating Product Invoices Applying Credit to Invoices Emailing Invoices Setting Price Levels Creating Sales Receipts Invoicing for Services Setting Up a Service Item Changing the Invoice Format Creating a Service Invoice Editing an Invoice Voiding an Invoice Deleting an Invoice Entering Statement Charges Creating Billing Statements Automated Send Statements Processing Payments Displaying the Open Invoices Report Using the Income Tracker Receiving Payments for Invoices Making Deposits Handling Bounced Checks Working with Bank Accounts Writing a QuickBooks Check Voiding a QuickBooks Check Using Bank Account Registers Entering a Handwritten Check Transferring Funds Between Accounts Reconciling Checking Accounts Entering and Paying Bills Using QuickBooks for Accounts Payable Using the Bill Tracker Entering Bills Paying Bills Entering Vendor Credit Handling Expenses Managing Receipts Memorizing Transactions Entering a New Memorized Transaction Editing a Memorized Transaction Deleting a Memorized Transaction Grouping Memorized Transactions Using a Memorized Transaction Printing the Memorized Transaction List Customizing Forms Creating a Custom Template Modifying a Template Printing Forms Using Other QuickBooks Accounts Other QuickBooks Account Types Working with Credit Card Transactions Working with Fixed Assets Working with Long-Term Liability Accounts Using the Loan Manager Creating Reports Working with QuickReports Working with Preset Reports Sharing Reports Exporting Reports to Microsoft Excel Printing Reports Creating Graphs Creating QuickInsight Graphs Using QuickZoom with Graphs Working with the Sales Graph Customizing Graphs Printing Graphs Tracking and Paying Sales Tax Using Sales Tax in QuickBooks Setting Up Tax Rates and Agencies Indicating Who and What Gets Taxed Applying Tax to Each Sale Determining What You Owe Paying Your Tax Agencies Preparing Payroll with QuickBooks Using Payroll Tracking Setting Up for Payroll Setting Up Employee Payroll Information Setting Up a Payroll Schedule Writing a Payroll Check Printing Paycheck Stubs Tracking Your Tax Liabilities Paying Payroll Taxes Preparing Payroll Tax Form Using the EasyStep Interview Using the EasyStep Interview Using Online Banking Setting Up an Internet Connection Setting Up Bank Feeds for Accounts Viewing, Downloading, and Adding Online Transactions Creating Online Payments Transferring Funds Online Canceling Online Payments Managing Company Files Using QuickBooks in Multi-user Mode Setting Up Users and Passwords Setting a Closing Date Sharing Files with an Accountant Updating QuickBooks Backing Up and Restoring a Company File Condensing a Company File Estimating, Time Tracking, and Job Costing Creating Job Estimates Creating an Invoice from an Estimate Displaying Reports for Estimates Updating the Job Status Tracking Time Displaying Reports for Time Tracking Tracking Vehicle Mileage Displaying Vehicle Mileage Reports Displaying Other Job Reports Writing Letters Using the Letters and Envelopes Wizard Customizing Letter Templates
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course are Application Consultants, Business Process Architects, Business Process Owners/Team Leads/Power Users, and Users. Overview Provide an overview of the fundamental concepts and procedures of production planning within SAP ERP.Gain an overview of the manufacturing methods supported by ERP. This course is designed to provide an overview of the fundamental concepts and procedures of production planning within SAP ERP. Introduction to Supply Chain Planning Drafting Supply Chain Planning Planning-Specific Master Data Reviewing Supply Chain Master Data Reviewing Production Master Data Sales and Operations Planning Drafting Flexible Planning Executing Standard Sales and Operations Planning Releasing a Standard Sales and Operations Plan Demand Management Setting Up a Demand Program Planning Make-to-Stock Production Planning Make-to-Order Production Checking Product Availability Material Requirements Planning Drafting MRP Procedures Planning Material Requirements Interpreting the Results of Material Requirements Planning Long-Term Planning Creating a Long-Term Planning Scenario Executing Long-Term Planning Introduction to Production Execution Distinguishing Production Types Production with Production Orders Drafting Production Orders Creating Production Orders Releasing Production Orders Executing Material Staging for Production Orders Executing Confirmation and Goods Receipt for Production Orders Evaluating Production Orders Production with Process Orders Drafting Process Orders Creating and Interpreting Process Orders Executing Process Orders Using Additional Functions with Process Orders Repetitive Manufacturing Drafting Repetitive Manufacturing Preparing Repetitive Manufacturing Planning Line Loading in Repetitive Manufacturing Using Material Staging and Confirmation Integrating Costing, Controlling, and Reporting The Kanban Principle Drafting Kanban Using Kanban in Production Additional course details: Nexus Humans SCM130 SAP ERP Planning and Manufacturing Overview training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the SCM130 SAP ERP Planning and Manufacturing Overview course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for A Dynamics 365 Business Central core Functional Consultant is responsible for implementing core application setup processes for small and medium businesses. Overview Understand use cases for Business Central modules Set up Business Central Configure Financials Configure Sales and Purchasing Configure Operations Understand Integrationa nd Automation scenarios Built and optimized for small and medium businesses, Dynamics 365 Business Central is an application for companies that have outgrown their entry-level business applications. Growing businesses often outgrow their basic accounting software or legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that are unable to handle increased inventory and transactions, lack integration with other line-of-business systems, and have reporting limitations. Businesses are also challenged with the logistics of providing services that have more scalability, increased mobility, and availability in the cloud. With Business Central, you can manage your financials, automate and secure your supply chain, sell smarter, improve customer service and project performance, and optimize your operations. Introduction to Business Central Modules Introduction to Business Central Technology overview Navigate the user interface Master data for the Sales and Purchase process Application Setup Create and configure a new company Migrate data to Business Central Manage Security Set up core app functionality Set up dimensions Configure Financials Set up Finance Management Set up the Chart of Accounts Set up posting groups General Journals Set up Cash Management Set up Accounts Payables Set up Accounts Receivables Configure Sales and Purchasing Set up Inventory Configure prices and discounts Operations Purchase items Sell items Process financial transactions Inventory costing Integration and Automation Set up and use approvals with workflows Connect Power Apps Connect Power Automate Connect Power BI
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview What's New in This Guide? Automatic Payment Reminders for open customer invoices Ability to automatically include the PO# (purchase order number) to Invoice Emails Able to combine multiple emails which allows you to attach multiple sales or purchasing documents to a single email Quickly locate a company file using the new company file search feature Smart Help is an improved search experience that includes access to live experts through messaging and call back options This course covers all features that are in QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2020 and prepares you for the QuickBooks Certified User exam. This course combines all topics in the two 1 day courses ?Get Started with QuickBooks 2020 for Windows? and ?Keep Going with QuickBooks 2020 for Windows?. First-time QuickBooks users will learn the basic features of the software. Experienced QuickBooks users will quickly learn the new features and functionality of QuickBooks 2020. Getting Started Starting QuickBooks Setting QuickBooks Preferences Components of the QuickBooks Operating Environment Using QuickBooks Help Identifying Common Business Terms Exiting QuickBooks Setting Up a Company Creating a QuickBooks Company Using the Chart of Accounts Working with Lists Creating Company Lists Working with the Customers & Jobs List Working with the Employees List Working with the Vendors List Working with the Item List Working with Other Lists Managing Lists Setting Up Inventory Entering Inventory Ordering Inventory Receiving Inventory Paying for Inventory Manually Adjusting Inventory Selling Your Product Creating Product Invoices Applying Credit to Invoices Emailing Invoices Setting Price Levels Creating Sales Receipts Invoicing for Services Setting Up a Service Item Changing the Invoice Format Creating a Service Invoice Editing an Invoice Voiding an Invoice Deleting an Invoice Entering Statement Charges Creating Billing Statements Processing Payments Displaying the Open Invoices Report Using the Income Tracker Receiving Payments for Invoices Making Deposits Handling Bounced Checks Working with Bank Accounts Writing a QuickBooks Check Voiding a QuickBooks Check Using Bank Account Registers Entering a Handwritten Check Transferring Funds Between Accounts Reconciling Checking Accounts Entering and Paying Bills Handling Expenses Using QuickBooks for Accounts Payable Using the Bill Tracker Entering Bills Paying Bills Entering Vendor Credit Memorizing Transactions Entering a New Memorized Transaction Editing a Memorized Transaction Deleting a Memorized Transaction Grouping Memorized Transactions Using a Memorized Transaction Printing the Memorized Transaction List Customizing Forms Creating a Custom Template Modifying a Template Printing Forms Using Other QuickBooks Accounts Other QuickBooks Account Types Working with Credit Card Transactions Working with Fixed Assets Working with Long-Term Liability Accounts Using the Loan Manager Creating Reports Working with QuickReports Working with Preset Reports Sharing Reports Exporting Reports to Microsoft Excel Printing Reports Creating Graphs Creating QuickInsight Graphs Using QuickZoom with Graphs Working with the Sales Graph Customizing Graphs Printing Graphs Tracking and Paying Sales Tax Using Sales Tax in QuickBooks Setting Up Tax Rates and Agencies Indicating Who and What Gets Taxed Applying Tax to Each Sale Determining What You Owe Paying Your Tax Agencies Preparing Payroll with QuickBooks Using Payroll Tracking Setting Up for Payroll Setting Up Employee Payroll Information Setting Up a Payroll Schedule Writing a Payroll Check Printing Paycheck Stubs Tracking Your Tax Liabilities Paying Payroll Taxes Preparing Payroll Tax Forms Using the EasyStep Interview Using the EasyStep Interview Using Online Banking Setting Up an Internet Connection Setting Up Bank Feeds for Accounts Viewing, Downloading, and Adding Online Transactions Creating Online Payments Transferring Funds Online Canceling Online Payments Managing Company Files Using QuickBooks in Multi-user Mode Setting Up Users and Passwords Setting a Closing Date Sharing Files with an Accountant Updating QuickBooks Backing Up and Restoring a Company File Condensing a Company File Estimating, Time Tracking, and Job Costing Creating Job Estimates Creating an Invoice from an Estimate Displaying Reports for Estimates Updating the Job Status Tracking Time Displaying Reports for Time Tracking Tracking Vehicle Mileage Displaying Vehicle Mileage Reports Displaying Other Job Reports Writing Letters Using the Letters and Envelopes Wizard Customizing Letter Templates
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Application ConsultantBusiness AnalystBusiness Process ArchitectBusiness Process Owner / Team Lead / Power UserExecutiveIndustry SpecialistProgram/Project Manager Overview This course will prepare you to:Describe the motivation for S/4HANA Enterprise ManagementExecute innovative logistics processes in the areas of logistics planning and execution in S/4HANA, especially in manufacturing, procurement, and salesLearn about the simplification listOutline the SAP User Experience strategyUse SAP Fiori among other user interfaces to execute logistics processesOutline different migration strategies Students will learn to execute innovative logistics processes in the areas of logistics planning and execution in S/4HANA, especially in manufacturing, procurement, and sales. Motivation and Functional Overview of SAP S4/HANA (Materials Management and Operations)Simplification ListSAP User Experience, especially SAP FioriInnovative Logistics Processes in the Areas of Logistics Planning and Execution in S/4HANA, especially in Manufacturing, including MRP Life and Production Planning / Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) Procurement, Sales, including Back Order Processing, and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) Migration Scenarios