
How to Install Pubs Database in SQL Server 2012 in 1 query
Articles, Data Analytics, Sales ExecutionUpon request I published how to install Pubs database for SQL Server 2012. Several have had trouble attaching it following the guide for How to install Northwind for SQL Server 2012. One can download Northwind and Pubs here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=23654 where…









Stock out counts and other inventory balances
Articles, Data Analytics, Retail Space ManagementA client recently asked why their measure for Zero Inventory Counts (stock out counts) was running long, and you’d think getting a list of times you didn’t have inventory would be easy. Except, it depends on how you are figuring that out.…









Identifying Product Line Profitability through Landed Cost Analysis
Articles, Data Analytics, PricingEdit: The webinar is closed for registration (February 5th 2013)
Establishing landed costs for the products that a company handles can be a tricky business. There are freight costs, but they are not generally by SKU. There is trade promotional…









SQL Server 2012 SP1 is out!
Articles, Data Analytics, EventsTo all Business Impact Clients:
Microsoft released on the 19th November, the first Service Pack (SP1) for SQL Server 2012. One can find the list of fixes in their support article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2674319 and read more about…


GreatVines National Account Authorizations and Mandates
Articles, Data Analytics, News, Sales Execution
Welcome to the first in a new series of website posts dedicated to cutting-edge new features of GreatVines and Force.com in 2012. Hopefully by now you are already aware of and utilizing our new “Account Call” capability, affectionately…









CBA and Craft Business Daily [Beer]
Articles, Events, News, Retail Space Management
We are thrilled to be highlighted by one of our craft beer suppliers today in the Craft Business Daily email newsletter! Thanks to Marty, Andy and Jenn for the love.
One Winner on 2012 Execution
December 5, 2011
Dear…









How Your Business Can Become A Social Enterprise
Articles, Retail Space Management, Sales Execution
Chatter is changing the way employees collaborate with one another. New, young sales reps grew up on the internet. This is how they communicate. This is how the world communicates. Now available for your business. Contact GreatVines to…









GreatVines Selects GoodData to Power Advanced Analytics
Articles, Data Analytics, News
Force.com Native App brings visibility by the case to beverage alcohol industry
GreatVines today announced that it has selected GoodData to power the analytics for its innovative beverage selling solution. For GreatVines, dashboards…









Direct to Consumer CRM vs Trade CRM for Wineries
Articles, Retail Space Management
We were recently interviewed and asked about the differences between Direct to Consumer CRM and Trade CRM, particularly for wine producers. Wine producers are unique in the Alcoholic Beverage space in that they are allowed to sell directly…