Professional Services

We are independent ERP consultants providing expertise in system selection, best practice and business process improvement for professional services organizations.

Distribution ERP Software Selection - Interviews

Professional Services Requirements

Unique professional services industry requirements include:

Flexible invoicing
Scheduling based on availability, skills and employee preferences
Timesheets
Expense Reporting
WIP
Revenue Recognition
Workflow including electronic approval of timesheets and expense reports
Revenue and costs transferred between divisions automatically when an employee in one division works for another division
2-way integration with Microsoft Project
Pass through charges from A/P to client
Charge customer for equipment usage
Change orders

Systems

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Tier 3

	Blue Link	BST Global	CTRL	Deltek Vantagepoint	FinancialForce	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations	Momentis Fashion System	NetSuite	Oracle Cloud ERP	Projector	Pronto Xi	Sage Intacct	SAP Business One	SAP S/4 HANA	Serenic Navigator	Unit4	Versa Cloud ERP	Workday
Product Information
System	Blue Link	BST Global	CTRL	Deltek Vantagepoint	FinancialForce	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations	Momentis Fashion System	NetSuite	Oracle Cloud ERP	Projector	Pronto Xi	Sage Intacct	SAP Business One	SAP S/4 HANA	Serenic Navigator	Unit4	Versa Cloud ERP	Workday
Vendor	Blue Link	BST Global	CTRL	Deltek Vision	FinancialForce	Microsoft Dynamics 365	Momentis Fashion System	NetSuite	Oracle Cloud ERP	Projector	Pronto Xi	Sage Intacct	SAP Business One	SAP S/4HANA	Serenic Navigator	Unit4	Versa Cloud ERP	Workday
Description	Since 1992, Blue Link ERP has been providing integrated inventory and accounting ERP software for small to medium size businesses and is best suited for those in the wholesale and distribution industry. As an all-in-one system, Blue Link helps businesses streamline and automate their processes by providing inventory management, accounting, order entry, warehouse management, and customer relationship management. In addition, Blue Link provides various add-on components such as POS, lot tracking, landed cost tracking, eCommerce integration and barcode scanning and can be customized in order to meet the specific needs of clients. Blue Link ERP is available throughout North America and the Caribbean and is offered as both a hosted (cloud based) and on-premises solution. These options provide clients the flexibility to decide which method best suits their business structure, with the option to switch between the two at any time.		CTRL offers an innovative management software suite that can be used individually or combined to form a comprehensive, fully integrated ERP management solution. Drawing on extensive experience and expertise in three main sectors of specialization - construction, professional services, and healthcare - CTRL's team of professionals offers a set of management services dedicated to optimizing productivity. CTRL software are designed to allow management flexibility and are seamlessly customizable to offer the best business practices according to our clients' specific needs. Our primary goal is to become active partners in our clients' organizational development and propel project profitability and management.	Deltek Vantagepoint helps you: Improve Business Performance - Deltek Vantagepoint keeps your management on top of problems that can derail your success and facilitates better decision-making by delivering critical information to their desktop. Streamline Your Operations and Execution - From Resource and Project Management, to Financial and Project Accounting, Time/Expense Management, through Billing, Purchasing and Document Management, Deltek Vantagepoint delivers a comprehensive, integrated solution to help firms efficiently track and manage your business. Win More Business - To win more business and drive future growth, you need insight into which potential projects represent the best opportunities for your firm. Marketing and sales investments need to be made based accurate cost/benefit analyses. Deltek Vantagepoint includes everything needed to easily identify and manage opportunities, leverage client information to develop targeted marketing programs and quickly generate proposals.	FinancialForce accelerates business growth with customer-centric ERP, Professional Services Automation (PSA), and Customer Success solutions. Run on the leading cloud platform, Salesforce, FinancialForce enables organizations to unlock customer insights, deliver innovative experiences, run a connected services business, and achieve agility and resilience.	Dynamics 365 launched in 2016 when Microsoft brought together Dynamics AX, its ERP application and the Dynamics CRM application. Microsoft was one of the first to make a move an offer an integrated solution. Given the dynamic nature of business and the likelihood of unique situations, it is becoming more and more important for software/solution providers to introduce applications that cater to the changing trends. Dynamics 365 is a comprehensive suite of services enabling all in one solutions so that you don’t have to pick and choose from the plethora of options available. Microsoft Dynamics 365 can be used for: Bringing your business together as a cohesive unit by connecting people, processes, and data across many applications, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Office 365, LinkedIn, and Azure. Making smarter decisions with built-in AI, analytics, and guided action suggestions. Adapting the application to your needs rather than changing your business methodology. You can integrate most applications with existing systems or even customize with Microsoft Power Platform. Modernize your approach by incorporating AI, mixed reality, social, and mobile capabilities for progressive business innovation.	Momentis provides world-class software solutions to apparel and softgoods wholesalers, manufacturers and self-sourcing retailers. Developed using the latest Microsoft technologies, the Momentis Fashion System (MFS) is a fully integrated web-based application that offers an end-to-end enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), global sourcing, warehouse management/distribution and EDI solution with Critical Path Management and Alerts built in. In addition to offering feature-rich products, we offer hardware and integrated client services for consulting, development, implementation and 24/7 support. Momentis has over 30 years of industry experience and services over 150 clients worldwide.	Full-featured financials, CRM, inventory, project management and ecommerce software--all in a single system Real-time visibility across your entire business operation On-demand software infrastructure dramatically lowers maintenance and license fees Real-time dashboards for all your key employees Anywhere, anytime access to the information you need.	Oracle Cloud ERP is a complete, modern, cloud ERP suite that provides advanced capabilities, such as AI to automate the manual processes that slow them down, analytics to react to market shifts in real time, and automatic updates to stay current and gain a competitive advantage.		With headquarters and our Development Centre located in Melbourne, we have support offices and consultants based across Australia, as well as a global network of Resellers and Solution Partners. Pronto Xi, our flagship Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution helps you to monitor and control every aspect of your business, from top floor to shop floor. Gain insights about what’s making you money and where your best opportunities lie – from improving productivity and customer service to inventory accuracy and more. Specialised business units within Pronto Software have the expertise to assist you with pivotal technology – Digital Transformation with Pronto Woven, Cloud and Hosting services with Pronto Cloud and Business Intelligence solutions with Pronto iQ. When you choose Pronto Software, you gain a team with decades of industry experience and a single-minded dedication to helping our customers achieve their growth and revenue goals. That’s why for more than 40 years, over 1,700 Australian and global organisations, across a wide range of industries, have trusted us to simplify their most complex challenges.		The SAP Business One® application offers an affordable way to manage your entire business – from accounting and financials, purchasing, inventory, sales and customer relationships, and project management, to operations and human resources. SAP Business One helps you to streamline processes, gain a greater insight into your business, so that you can act fast and make decisions based on real time information, to help you drive profitable growth. A single view of your business to help you stay in control We understand that businesses like yours have big dreams and big goals, and as your business grows it can be difficult to get a single view of what is happening at any given time, when information resides in different applications or even locations. SAP Business One is designed for small and midsized companies to grow with you, it is flexible, modular, yet powerful and with its user-friendly interface, it is simple to use.	As the market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps companies of all sizes and in all industries run better by redefining ERP and creating networks of intelligent enterprises that provide transparency, resiliency, and sustainability across supply chains. SAP's end-to-end suite of applications and services enables customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference worldwide.		Unit4’s next-generation enterprise software supports our customers in delivering an exceptional People Experience to their organization and onward to their customers – from boosting success for students and professionals, to empowering the public servants and nonprofit teams doing good in the world. We transform work to be more meaningful and inspiring through software that’s self-driving, adaptive and intuitive, intelligently automating administrative tasks and providing easy access to the answers people need.	Versa is modern all-in-one software created for fast growing inventory heavy manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce businesses moving to the next level. It is more powerful than the old software used by your larger competitors, yet simple and affordable enough for use in businesses like yours. Every successful business eventually outgrows Excel spreadsheets and old software. If you are looking for new software that eliminates post-it notes, spreadsheets, and add-ons consider Versa Cloud ERP.	Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, helping customers adapt and thrive in a changing world. Workday applications for financial management, human resources, planning, spend management, and analytics have been adopted by thousands of organizations around the world and across industries—from medium-sized businesses to more than 50% of the Fortune 500.
Website	http://www.bluelinkerp.com		http://www.ctrl.com/	https://www.deltek.com/en/products/project-erp/vision	https://www.financialforce.com/	https://dynamics.microsoft.com	https://www.momentis.com/	https://www.netsuite.com/	https://www.oracle.com/erp/		https://www.pronto.net/		https://www.sap.com/products/erp/business-one.html	https://www.sap.com/		https://www.unit4.com/	https://www.versaclouderp.com	https://www.workday.com/
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Industries
Apparel	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Construction	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Field Services	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Financial Services	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Food & Beverage	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Hospitality	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Manufacturing	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Nonprofit	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Professional Services	Yes	Yes	Yes	Certified	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Retail & ECommerce	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Certified	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Transportation & Logistics	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Wholesale Distribution	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Certified	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Applications
Accounting (General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Budgeting and Cash Management)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Asset Management	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
CPQ (Configure Price Quote)	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
CRM	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Distribution (Order Processing, Purchasing and Inventory)	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
E-commerce	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Field Services - Dispatching & Scheduling	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Field Services - Mobile Field Management	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Human Resource Management	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Manufacturing - Quality Control	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Manufacturing - Scheduling	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Manufacturing - Shop Floor Control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
MRP	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Payroll	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Point of Sale	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Product Lifecycle Management	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Professional Services - Scheduling	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Professional Services - Timesheets	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Professional Services – WIP Management	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Project Management	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Transportation Management	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Warehouse Management	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Developer Information
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Technology
% of application that is web based (just need a browser on workstation)
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Private or Public Cloud	Private	Private	Private	Private	Private	Private	Private	Private	Private	Private	Private	Private	Private	Private		Private	Private	Private
Multi-tenant architecture	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes
Generic Requirements
Customization/Configuration
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User-defined fields Can define values/dropdowns for fields Used in report selection and ordering Used in workflow	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release		In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release
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Multiple Companies
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PO of 1 company automatically generates the sales order in another company	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release		In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release
Multiple Currencies
Maintain source and home currency amount for each transaction	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release		In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release
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Work Flow
Can apply an approval process to any transaction such as a journal entry or any master file such as a supplier or inventory item	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release		In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release
Can generate alerts/escalation if something expected is late or reminders	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release		In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release
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Mobility
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Sales tax compliance
Canadian sales tax compliance	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release		In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release
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Reporting/Business Intelligence
Reporting
Industry standard reporting tool and can change existing reports or add new ones	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release		In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release
Ad-hoc reporting (don’t need a programmer) with filtering, sorting and summarizing options	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release		In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release
Dashboards
Based on real time updates from all transactions	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release		In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release
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Configurable dashboards - don't need to be a programmer to create or change dashboard	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release		In Current Release	In Current Release	In Current Release
Analytics
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Implementers

Testimonials

We had a good experience working with Michael and Alex. They did RFP walkthroughs to understand our needs, which were quite detailed, and they were very patient with us. Michael is also straight to the point, and everything was done in a timely manner. We appreciate that they were quick to respond and always available.

Maya Ihaddadene, Finance ManagerTalent.com

I really enjoyed working with Michael and his team at 180 Systems. They were very thorough including business requirements analysis and RFP generation, with an excellent scoring system. And when there were bumps in road, they were the voice of reason. I would do it again.

Robin Oliphant, Director of OpsZeifmans

We found 180 Systems to be very professional and experienced. They have a good understanding of systems, with vendors strengths and weaknesses. Where they added the most value, was having someone on the hook to manage, document the process and keep us on track. We could have possibly done that ourselves, but it was good to have someone else doing that so we could focus on our core business activities.

Andrew Pitt, COOIntelliware

180 Systems assisted with the selection and implementation of an ERP system. We appreciated their cut-to-the-chase approach, detailed interview technique and getting the essential requirements defined. They provided the process and analysis we needed to help make a selection, and helped us with a very tight deadline in implementing the new system. We worked long and diligently and went live on-time.

Matthew Carter, Director, Global Sourcing and IT aptum

We were searching for a new financial system, he helped us write an RFP, and to boil all the information down to narrow down the list of vendors. Then he was with us for the vendor demos, and he was really really good at helping us focus on the difficult things. His ability to help focus you on the important stuff is invaluable and his ability to boil down amounts of business information into empirical hard data is great. His approach was very casual and matter-of-fact, and still brought all the gravitas based on his experience and professionalism. He was able to cut through all the noise to understand what we were really looking for. I would recommend him to anybody. I would say if you’re looking for someone to help you with selecting a business system, call him.

Marjorie CrumbTVO

Michael understands what we do at Zebrano very well. We have worked with him several times over the years. We needed to automate accounting processes, and started a year ago. We looked at various options, already programmed or custom. We hired Michael to define our needs and use them to develop an RFP to present to the vendors. He was on all the calls with suppliers. Michael was quite tough on the vendors which we liked. In the end we went with a custom solution. Michael paired the programmer with a database programmer who was excellent. We were able to keep our existing system and convert all the data. We're using it and it's working really well. Michael put us together with the right people.

Wendy Davis, President & CEOZebrano

"Michael Burns helped us beat the bushes, see what was out there and narrow down the suppliers. We didn't know what was available, Michael is obviously much more up on what is out there. He did a very thorough analysis of what we needed. He also did a process analysis and turned it into an RFP which we could submit to vendors once we got to that point. We're glad that we used him to get through that process. I can't imagine trying to get through that maze without his experience and knowledge. He has a thorough approach, he tries not to leave any stone unturned, because it is a very specialized kind of thing. This is not kitchen cabinets, this is mission critical stuff. Once we got signed up with the vendor, Pat Wade took over as external project manager. We had been working with her for several years before Michael so we were thrilled that we were able to work with her on this. She is not involved in day-to-day nitty gritty things. She has a lot of knowledge and expertise in the business. Her depth of knowledge is amazing, I don't believe there's anything in an ERP implementation she hasn't seen before."

Jim Porter, Project ManagerWestbury National Show Systems Ltd.

We did an extensive search for the appropriate expert consultant for a litigation on a systems related issue. Michael's qualifications and background fit our requirements. Michael always dealt with us in a professional way. Michael provided two reports commenting on the system that was put into place in the matter under litigation. We enjoyed working with him both on the phone and in person.

Robert A. Hodgins, PartnerSingleton Urquhart LLP

Michael did an excellent job on the work that he did for my client. Michael was very clear upfront about his budget and schedule, and came within the budget he set out and basically on schedule. He was very diligent and thorough in his approach to the issues, and he provided his report very promptly. He worked very hard, including working over holidays and weekends and late evenings. His turnaround time was very fast; he was responsive, he listened to feedback that was provided and incorporated that into his work product.

Sharon Vogel , PartnerBorden Ladner Gervais LLP

A trusted friend and financial professional recommended 180 Systems as an expert in financial software applications for mid-size companies such as ours. The recommendation proved to be right on the money as they were a perfect fit for our requirements. Not only are they focused action-oriented and a quick study, but also have expert knowledge base that is as deep as it is wide. We were very pleased with the process that 180 Systems lead us through and recommend them without reservation.

Aubrey Ferguson, Managing DirectorDavis

My thumbnail on Michael - we got along really well and he was extremely helpful. I just give him plus marks on everything. He was so fair, honest with us, reasonable with his price, just a class act. We learned so much doing the ERP with Michael. The vendor always says they can do anything for you, then you get into a relationship, and that's dangerous. With Michael, we were able to ask the tough questions and not be swayed by the vendor's marketing.

Peter W. Stevens, CFOpigeon* branding + design

I would like to take a moment to thank you for the very professional way that you handled this assignment. You proved to be an experienced and expert advisor as you led us in the selection of our new accounting system. I am very pleased with the process that you took us through and with the choice that we made. I am looking forward to what looks to be a straightforward implementation of OpenAir system and want to wish you good luck with your future endeavours. Please feel free to use us as a reference; I would not hesitate to give you an excellent one. Thanks again for your help.

Dr. Jacob Shapiro, PresidentCantox Environmental

Michael's expertise was invaluable in helping us choose our PSA solution. With his guidance, we were able to quickly identify our critical requirements, narrow the field down to a handful of vendors that met our needs and shaped a best-of-breed RFP process. Investing in his company was the smartest move I made in the process. I cannot recommend him highly enough

Ben Craigo, Assistant Vice PresidentGlobal Lead, LLC

My experience working with Lawrence was very positive. This was the first time I had worked with an IT consultant retained directly by our company rather than a vendor, and it was a very different experience. I am happy with the work that was done, and would not hesitate to retain 180 Systems in an advisory capacity as we move forward with this project to review our business needs analysis to make sure we are not omitting any key components and to provide advice during the configuration and implementation phases. Lawrence provides value for money, is easy to work with and very down-to-earth. He quickly established a very good working relationship with our Steering Committee and developed a reputation as being an honest and positive broker for our firm.

Dr. David Christiansen BA PhD, Corporate Business ManagerR J Burnside & Associates Limited

Lawrence was very helpful and knowledgeable. He spent significant time on site with us and brought experience we didn't have in house. He had specific expertise in "grilling" the vendors and ensuring we received appropriate documents, seeing the process through, clarifying information and making sure proposed vendors were providing what was needed to make our decision. We have a fairly small head office, and so we needed someone with his background, someone who had been through the process before. It was a useful expenditure.

Stuart Craven, Chief Financial OfficerTesla Exploration Ltd.

Michael has been a great help, very resourceful and knowledgeable. We were able to get his assistance with planning and searching for a new ERP system. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a new system. He knew about various solutions out there, and was always available and there for us. Michael will help us with the implementation as well, and is currently advising us on an ROI study and client references as well. It's great to have a third party to provide feedback and advice, to make sure we are not forgetting anything or making mistakes.

Rosemin Remtulla, Accounting ManagerAltus Group