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
If it’s not broken, why fix unsupported Dynamics SL?
We get it. Your existing installation of Microsoft Dynamics SL is working well enough, so why would you purposely disrupt your team to “fix” something that’s not even broken? It seems like such a huge waste of time and money.Until the unthinkable happens. Until your system crashes and you’re left scrambling to get back online — and paying exorbitant fees for the emergency fix. Then you might start to rethink your opinion of upgrades.Don’t wait until a catastrophe forces you to upgrade your ERP software. Here are five key areas you could be risking by running an unsupported version of Dynamics SL: Government IncomplianceEvery time a government agency makes changes to payroll tax tables, 1099 forms or related rules, your ERP system … [Read more...] about If it’s not broken, why fix unsupported Dynamics SL?
New ERP support tech joins Boyer consulting team
Laurie Millington joins team as ERP support expert Boyer & Associates is pleased to welcome Laurie Millington to the team as our newest consultant. She will serve as a consultant and ERP support technician for the company’s Microsoft Dynamics solutions.Millington brings a range of experience, including software support and business analysis. She got her start in the 1980s doing data entry for Lutheran Brotherhood.She grew tired of the monotonous work and looking for a challenge, asked a coworker in charge of the computer systems to teach her how to write programs for reports. She was a quick learner and by the time her coworker moved departments, Millington knew enough to take her place.“I kind of learned by trial and … [Read more...] about New ERP support tech joins Boyer consulting team
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?
Plumbline offers special for Dynamics SL
Plumbline Consulting is offering a 20 percent off discount on its full catalog of products through Nov. 3, 2017. The Ohio-based company has been supporting Dynamics SL users for more than 25 years and offers several add-on products for Dynamics SL.Some of their most popular products include one-time vendor, voucher to credit card, credit card import, AP void check, AR collections, 1099 vendor accelerator and more.Plumbline has also created a year-end update package specifically for users of Dynamics SL 2011. Microsoft will no longer be providing year-end updates for SL 2011, so Plumbline has created a fix for users who have not yet upgraded to SL 2015.The package features year-end updates for 1099 forms, electronic filing changes and … [Read more...] about Plumbline offers special for Dynamics SL
Major release of Dynamics SL coming in 2018
The next major release of Microsoft Dynamics SL will debut next year, Microsoft announced. The much-anticipated updated version is expected sometime in the first half of 2018.Microsoft initially planned to announce the news at the annual Dynamics SL User Group (DSLUG) Fall Conference last month, but the conference was postponed until next spring due to hurricane threats.Rather than wait until the rescheduled April 2018 conference to announce the news, Microsoft Dynamics SL Product and Marketing Manager Jeff Suwyn held a webinar version of his planned General Session. During the Oct. 3 webinar, he announced the latest version of SL and revealed a new product roadmap.Few details are available so far regarding Dynamics SL 2018, but we do … [Read more...] about Major release of Dynamics SL coming in 2018
Extended Support Gone for Dynamics SL 7
What version of Microsoft Dynamics SL is your company currently using? If you’re still operating on Dynamics SL 7.0, you should know that you are about to lose what little remaining Microsoft support you have for the product.Microsoft’s Extended Support for Dynamics SL version 7.0 is scheduled to end today — Oct. 10, 2017. What exactly does that mean? While your computer won’t suddenly beep and then go catatonic or burst into flames — after all, this isn’t a Hollywood movie — you are officially on your own if any issues do arise with the software.No Extended Support means no paid support available at all. In other words, you can no longer call up Microsoft and request help with a specific issue or pay for hourly support to work through … [Read more...] about Extended Support Gone for Dynamics SL 7
DSLUG Rescheduled for April 2018
Conference postponed due to Hurricane Irma moves to Missouri The annual Dynamics SL User Group (DSLUG) Fall Conference that was postponed last month has been rescheduled. The conference will instead be held on April 23-26 in St. Louis, Mo.The 2017 Fall Conference was originally scheduled for Sept. 12-15 in Tampa, Fla. Threats from Hurricane Irma prompted an evacuation of the host hotel, the Tampa Marriott Waterside, just days before the conference was to take place. Event officials postponed the conference due to the potential safety risks. The rescheduled DSLUG conference will be held on April 23-26 in St. Louis, Mo. If you registered for the 2017 Fall Conference, your registration will automatically carry over to the new date and … [Read more...] about DSLUG Rescheduled for April 2018
DSLUG Conference postponed due to Hurricane Irma
Annual conference is being rescheduled to early 2018 The Dynamics SL User Group (DSLUG) Fall Conference is being rescheduled due to the danger expected from Hurricane Irma. Planned for Sept. 12-15 in Tampa, Fla., the 10-year-anniversary event will instead take place early next year (exact date to be determined).A notice on the DSLUG event website says, “Your safety and the safety of all who are affected by Hurricane Irma is our primary concern. Due to the deteriorating conditions in Tampa, next week’s DSLUG Conference in Tampa will be rescheduled.” Registrants received an email with the same information.A mandatory evacuation order has already been issued for low-lying parts of Tampa, including the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel — where … [Read more...] about DSLUG Conference postponed due to Hurricane Irma
