As Boyer & Associates continues to grow, we are pleased to introduce our newest Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central consultant. Benito Ramirez received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Carleton College and has six years of experience working with the Microsoft ERP.His first job out of college was at a business his friend’s dad owned. The job consisted of writing accounting software geared specifically for the agriculture industry. When the owners retired, Ramirez landed a job as an associate consultant working with Dynamics NAV.He went through training in 2016 to become familiar with the Microsoft ERP. When its cloud counterpart released, Ramirez started learning that as well. He is officially a Microsoft-certified … [Read more...] about Boyer hires new Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central consultant
NAV gets rejuvenated with upgrade to Business Central
Salon upgraded to cloud ERP during COVID shutdown Spalon is a full-service salon based in Edina, Minn. The company started 25 years ago and now has 280 employees across three locations in the Twin Cities. From hair and nails to skin and spa treatments, Spalon is all about the total rejuvenation experience. Challenge It was early 2020, yet Spalon was still running on Windows Server 2008. Their accounting system, Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0, still did the job but had also been in operation since 2008. Signs of age showed. When it became apparent that the server would likely crash within the next few months, the luxury spa’s owners reached out to a trusted ERP reseller to discuss options. Solution Since Senior Accountant Dean Wellman and his … [Read more...] about NAV gets rejuvenated with upgrade to Business Central
Dynamics users can get free Business Central licenses
Microsoft has now made it easier for Dynamics customers to get free Dynamics 365 Business Central licenses and migrate their ERP system to the cloud.After a disruption in normal operations this spring, many businesses were already looking for ways to improve their remote work capabilities. To that end, Microsoft announced in June a plan that allows certain Dynamics ERP customers to switch to a cloud solution — for little to no additional licensing cost.Customers who are active on a Microsoft annual maintenance plan (Enhancement, Advantage or Advantage Plus) can renew their plan through the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program and receive free online licenses for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, the company’s Software as a … [Read more...] about Dynamics users can get free Business Central licenses
Dynamics ERP users band together on working apart
With thousands of companies across the U.S. attempting to maintain normal business operations despite quarantine restrictions, Microsoft Dynamics ERP user groups have stepped up their game to help their cohorts navigate new ways of working.Users of Dynamics 365 Business Central already have a fully operational cloud system, but for users of on-premise solutions like Dynamics GP, SL and NAV, the nearly nationwide shelter-in-place orders have placed a strain on business operations. Those who are members of their solution’s user group community have a definite edge.Dynamic Communities, the brainpower behind Microsoft’s ERP user groups, released an entire series of April webinars focused on how to navigate working remotely and the … [Read more...] about Dynamics ERP users band together on working apart
How to set up Dynamics ERP for remote users
Due to the precautions in place as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, many companies throughout the U.S. are instructing their employees to work from home. Some companies are scrambling to accommodate these changes by purchasing laptops and installing the appropriate business applications for their newly remote employees.In office environments that use Microsoft Dynamics GP, NAV or SL, it is crucial to be deployed in a supported configuration. Here are some helpful tips:If GP, SL or NAV is installed locally on the user’s computer, that computer must be directly connected to the company network via Ethernet (wireless connections are not recommended). If the user is working remotely or is otherwise not able to connect directly to the … [Read more...] about How to set up Dynamics ERP for remote users
Are you getting the most out of your ERP software?
8 signs you’re losing money on your accounting system (and tips to improve) Accountants naturally want to make the most of their resources. Whether it’s choosing the best vendor for paper stock or deciding which software is the best long-term investment, smart choices by the finance team can have a significant effect on the success of a company.How can you tell if you are (or aren’t) using your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to its optimum potential? Here are 8 signs that you are not getting the most out of your ERP system: 1. You’re on a Microsoft maintenance plan but not upgrading. There’s nothing like wasted money to make an accountant cringe, yet that’s exactly what you’re doing in this case. If you are already paying … [Read more...] about Are you getting the most out of your ERP software?
Boyer hires new ERP consultant
Minneapolis ERP reseller continues to grow Boyer & Associates continues to grow its Dynamics ERP consulting team with the addition of Mary Bricco. The Wisconsin native has 18 years of experience as a NAV developer.Bricco comes highly recommended by another Boyer employee, Janet Gallia, who worked with her for 7 years until moving to Boyer. Bricco said Gallia spoke very highly of her new job and it took little convincing for Bricco to apply.“She really did catch my attention right away. She just loves it here (at Boyer),” said Bricco, who is glad to be part of a smaller, closer-knit team and working with Gallia again.“I’m looking forward to working with a small team of people and there’s so much new stuff to learn right now,” … [Read more...] about Boyer hires new ERP consultant
Move over NAV, the cloud is taking over
Microsoft takes another step toward fully cloud accounting This week, Microsoft’s cloud accounting solution for growing businesses is taking over its predecessor, if only in name. As of Oct. 1, Dynamics NAV will officially be referred to as the on-premise version of Dynamics 365 Business Central.At first glance, it might be easy to shrug off this news as just another name change, but the significance of this decision cannot be overlooked. Microsoft’s world-renowned Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution has just been relegated to the “on-premise version” of its newer alter ego, the cloud ERP.It’s a small but significant step that reflects Microsoft’s not-so-subtle push toward the cloud. As cloud technology moves from trendy to … [Read more...] about Move over NAV, the cloud is taking over
Boyer hires new NAV and D365 consultant
UPDATE: After 6 months with the company, here's what Gallia had to say about her new position: "I love working at Boyer! The team approach is so awesome. Everyone helps each other and is positive and welcoming. Boyer cares not only for the employee but the customer. They do the right thing and puts Honesty and Integrity as a #1 measurement. Customers can expect the very best and so can the employee!" Boyer & Associates is pleased to announce the addition of a new consultant to our Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central team. Janet Gallia will join the Boyer team on Sept. 17.Gallia has more than 35 years of experience working in the technical industry, specifically with Dynamics SL and NAV.Born and raised in … [Read more...] about Boyer hires new NAV and D365 consultant
Creating Dynamics NAV Approval Workflows
How to allow for a single approval from a group of approvers In most of the Microsoft-provided documentation on workflow approval scenarios, Microsoft provides instructions on a single approver, multiple required approvers, or a hierarchical-approval structure. So far, none of the customers I've worked with on Microsoft Dynamics NAV workflow tasks have asked for these kinds of approval structures. In most cases, the structure requirement has been about the same: the event can be approved by any one of several supervising users, and once it's been approved by any one of these users, the approval process is complete and no other pending approval entries should be left outstanding. We can refer to this as a single approval from a group of … [Read more...] about Creating Dynamics NAV Approval Workflows
