Breaking down two new Microsoft Dynamics GP discounts: Which organizations will benefit?

From now until December 27, 2014, there are two new price discounts available to cut the cost of Dynamics GP Microsoft Dynamics GP, reports Anya Ciecierski of CAL Business Solutions in a new blog post.

The deals may seem straight forward, but as Ciecierski explains, there are some important considerations to weigh before taking the plunge. She breaks down the offers and their benefits:

1. Give Me 5 Starter: New Dynamics GP customers can get five user licenses for $4,000. This is the Starter Pack (including three concurrent full user licenses) plus two additional full user licenses. One year of Business Ready Advantage Plan (BRAP) is required, calculated at 18% of the full system list price (before discounts). This is a $7,000 discount off the regular software list price for five users. Expiration: December 27, 2014 (promo code 1651).
2. Give Me 5 +2 Extended: New Dynamics GP customers can get seven users, plus the Extended Pack for $13,500. This is the Starter Pack (including three concurrent full user licenses) plus four additional full user licenses, plus the Extended Pack, which offers advanced functionality for manufacturing, warehousing and professional services. One year of BRAP is required, calculated at 18% of the full system list price (prior to discounts). This is a 50% discount off the regular software list price. Expiration: December 27, 2014 (promo code 1652).

You can see how the promotion prices for both offers differ from the list price here.

So which organizations are a good candidate for these discounts? It's important to keep in mind that if you get extra licenses that you don't need you'll end up paying more in enhancement fees, according to the post. For example, if you ...