What makes a good beer? The right ingredients, according to Paul James and Jeff Larson, Dynamics SL consultants for Boyer & Associates and beer aficionados. They should know — They help produce one of those ingredients.“We wanted to get into the brewing industry because it was taking off rather rapidly and we saw some opportunities where we could fill the need,” said James.Starting a brewery seemed like a larger undertaking than they wanted, so instead they went straight to the source: hops, a small, aromatic plant and one of the key ingredients in beer. Hops grow as bines (similar to vines) around a structure and have cones with an aromatic oil or resin that is used in beer. Most hops are dried before being sold to a local … [Read more...] about Making Beer Better by Growing Hops
DSLUG conference slated for Sept. 12-15 in Tampa
Update: DSLUG 2017 is being rescheduled to early 2018 due to Hurricane Irma.DSLUG conference slated for Sept. 12-15 in Tampa Registration is now open for the annual conference for the Dynamics SL User Group (DSLUG). The 2017 DSLUG Fall Conference will be Sept. 12-15 in Tampa, Fla. Billed as a unique “how to” opportunity for users of Microsoft Dynamics SL, the conference is geared toward beginners and experts alike. Whether you’re just now learning the basics of this ERP software or have used SL since its Solomon days, this conference has something for you. This year marks the tenth anniversary for the annual conference. To celebrate, the user-driven event is adding an entire day of content, bringing the total number of sessions to … [Read more...] about DSLUG conference slated for Sept. 12-15 in Tampa
What is an ERP anyway? Terms Defined
Common accounting software terms translated into plain English Are you on the search for new accounting software? Does your initial research leave you scratching your head at the numerous acronyms and convoluted terms? Here are a few technical terms in the accounting software world, translated into plain English: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) While we often refer to ERP and accounting in the same breath, the truth is that Enterprise Resource Planning software encompasses much more than basic finances. A comprehensive ERP product allows you to manage every aspect of your business. It works in tandem with multiple other applications to provide your company all the tools it needs in one streamlined, customizable solution. If we were to … [Read more...] about What is an ERP anyway? Terms Defined
Show Me the Money
Why Isn’t My ERP System Doing What It’s Supposed to Do? This post is courtesy of Maria Snyder, a Senior Management Consultant who focuses on helping companies improve their processes. Clients typically identify 5 to 7 processes they want to improve and then, with Maria's help, really improve those processes. So you have a shiny new ERP system (or maybe even an older, slightly dusty one), but it still hasn’t produced the myriad of benefits your vendor promised. Now what?The right ERP system for you, when properly configured and implemented, should allow you to streamline processes, reduce costs, improve customer relationships and enhance data utilization. If all or some of that isn’t happening, then it’s time to step back and ask the … [Read more...] about Show Me the Money
GPUG Summit heads to Nashville Oct. 10-13
Early bird registration is now open for the annual fall conference for users of Microsoft Dynamics GP. GPUG Summit will be held Oct. 10-13 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. Billed as the “go-to conference for the greatest ROI,” Summit offers a wide range of learning opportunities, both for beginning users of Dynamics GP and those who have used GP since its Great Plains days. This year is the conference’s 11th year.Erik Vigesaa will be attending this year's GPUG event for Boyer & Associates. Will you be there? He'd love to connect with you! Can't go but have a burning question you want him to ask? Let him know. Contact Erik at 763-412-4310 or evigesaa@boyerassoc.com. The conference is perfect for administrators, … [Read more...] about GPUG Summit heads to Nashville Oct. 10-13
Boyer makes top 100 list for ERP software resellers
Bob Scott’s Insights announces 2017 top 100 VARs Boyer & Associates is pleased to announce we have once again made the Top 100 VARs list as recognized by Bob Scott’s Insights. The list recognizes the top 100 resellers of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, with companies ranked according to their annual revenue. This is the eighth consecutive year that Boyer has made the list.“We would like to thank our loyal clients for adding so many projects this past year to help us reach this milestone again,” said president Jack Boyer. “Our employees continue to improve in our constant effort to make clients better.” Who We Are Boyer & Associates is an ERP software provider in Minneapolis, Minn. We are a Microsoft gold-certified … [Read more...] about Boyer makes top 100 list for ERP software resellers
Can’t Connect to Management Reporter?
Is this getting old? “Can’t connect to Management Reporter” is one of our top 10 blogs every month. If you’re frustrated by frequent issues with Management Reporter for Microsoft Dynamics GP and SL, it might be time to upgrade to a better reporting tool. Microsoft Power BI has built-in dashboards and interactive filters to let you build visually appealing reports in real time. Not ready for a move yet? Keep reading to fix those connection issues ... Try These Fixes for Common Connection Issues Management Reporter connection issues can arise for many reasons. Below are two of the most common issues and some possible resolutions to those issues: Users get the following error when trying to log into Management Reporter: “Unable to connect to … [Read more...] about Can’t Connect to Management Reporter?
Webinar features Fixed Assets Module for Dynamics SL
Are you looking for more ways to improve your company’s financial management? Tired of costly discrepancies? Learn how you can Improve Financial Management with the Fixed Assets Module for Dynamics SL.The Fixed Assets Module is a popular product from Plumbline Consulting, a Microsoft partner that specializes in product add-ons to enhance the Dynamics SL accounting software. Through this Dynamics SL add-on product, users can:Create and manage an unlimited number of books for each company Pull in Assets entered through Accounts Payable or Project Controller Include asset location and tracking history and barcode asset labels Better track, analyze and manipulate fixed assets within Dynamics SLJoin the free go-to-webinar on … [Read more...] about Webinar features Fixed Assets Module for Dynamics SL
Why upgrade Dynamics GP system to 2016?
If your version of Dynamics GP is unsupported by Microsoft, then upgrading your system now is crucial! The Dynamics GP accounting software is essential to managing your business needs. It allows you to maintain accuracy, efficiency and convenience with your business numbers as new versions are released.Being on the most current version is important for many reasons. For starters, upgrading typically increases performance, fixes previously identified bugs or issues, and gives you access to Microsoft support.The GP system’s latest version is GP 2016 R2. In the new release, Microsoft has enhanced the web client. Dynamics GP will now work using any browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari and Edge). Microsoft also added support for all mobile … [Read more...] about Why upgrade Dynamics GP system to 2016?
Dynamics NAV updates now available
Article Update: Cumulative Update 07 for NAV 2017 is now available.In case you haven’t heard, Microsoft recently released several cumulative updates for Dynamics NAV. The following updates are now available: - Cumulative Update 05 for NAV 2017 - Cumulative Update 18 for NAV 2016 - Cumulative Update 30 for NAV 2015 - Cumulative Update 42 for NAV 2013 R2 - Cumulative Update 49 for NAV 2013Each cumulative update includes all application and platform hotfixes that have been released for that version, as well as all regulatory features for the version.According to Microsoft, cumulative updates typically address specific issues that some clients have had with the solution. To determine whether an update might address an issue you … [Read more...] about Dynamics NAV updates now available
