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For Immediate Release

Contact:
Ron Ketterling
Business Automation Specialists of Minnesota, Inc.
(763) 571-8580
ronk@bautomation.com

Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 9, 2011 – Business Automation Specialists of Minnesota, Inc. (BASM), a leading professional services firm and authorized Silver Certified reseller of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, announced that company President, Ron Ketterling, has been invited to participate on the exclusive Microsoft Partner Advisory Council (PAC).

The Microsoft Dynamics PAC program is comprised of an invitation-only partner membership and meets on a regular basis to gather and disseminate top partner input on Microsoft product direction and opportunities, developing business models, competitive environments, go-to-market strategies and Microsoft programs.

“We are honored to have been selected as a member of the PAC,” said Ron Ketterling, BASM President. “Our
participation in the PAC demonstrates and validates our strong commitment and delivery of Microsoft’s programs and solutions. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate and share our industry expertise and experience through this venue.”

The Microsoft Dynamics Partner Advisory Council (PAC) was formed to promote a collaborative effort between Microsoft and its leading Microsoft Dynamics partners. As a relative newcomer to the Microsoft family, BASM already plays a key role in that effort, and was also recently selected to participate in the elite Microsoft Managed Partner Program.

Through collaborative efforts and meetings, PAC members and the Microsoft Dynamics leadership team work together to ensure that Microsoft Dynamics partners are enabled with the tools and technologies required to be a successful Microsoft Dynamics business.

About Business Automation Specialists
Business Automation Specialists leverages 26 years of practical business experience with software technology to help mid-sized manufacturers and distributors capitalize on their unique business strengths. BASM has built the business by helping their clients build theirs; enabling them to become better, faster and stronger through improved management controls, cash flow and profitability. In addition to Microsoft Dynamics NAV, BASM is an authorized reseller of Sage Accpac ERP, Sage CRM, and Sage Pro ERP. For more information on Business Automation Specialists of Minnesota, Inc., please call (763) 571-8580 or visit BASM’s website at www.bautomation.com.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 11, 2011 - Business Automation Specialists of Minnesota, Inc. (BASM), a leading professional services firm and authorized Silver Certified reseller of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, announced that Microsoft Corporation has elevated the company to Managed Partner status as an emerging partner.

Microsoft chooses its elite Managed Partners based on criteria including revenue potential, revenue growth, and an established track record of providing unique solutions using cutting-edge technologies. With this program, Microsoft and partners gain mutual benefits in product direction, sales, and marketing. Less than 5% of Microsoft partners are included in the Managed Partner program.  This program makes available Microsoft resources aimed at helping BASM accelerate the adoption of its solutions in the marketplace.

“We’re honored to be recognized by Microsoft for our commitment to our clients’ success,” said Ron Ketterling, President at BASM. “This clearly acknowledges the serious investment we have made in Microsoft and a result of our team’s outstanding contributions in helping our clients adopt Microsoft Technology.”

Microsoft allocates dedicated headcount to help only a select group of partners grow their business.  As part of being a Managed Partner, BASM will have inside connections and insights directly with Dynamics NAV group within Microsoft. “This is a huge advantage for BASM clients,” offers Ketterling.

About Business Automation Specialists

Business Automation Specialists leverages 26 years of practical business experience with software technology to help mid-sized manufacturers and distributors capitalize on their unique business strengths.  BASM has built the business by helping their clients build theirs; enabling them to become better, faster and stronger through improved management controls, cash flow and profitability. In addition to Microsoft Dynamics NAV, BASM is an authorized reseller of Sage Accpac ERP, Sage CRM, and Sage Pro ERP.  For more information on Business Automation Specialists of Minnesota, Inc., please call (763) 571-8580 or visit BASM’s website at www.bautomation.com.

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It’s in tough economic times like these that we reflect on the past couple of years – on the challenges, and opportunities, that we’ve faced as a nation, as a company, and as a family. The tougher it gets, the more thankful we are for what we have. We are especially thankful for you – our wonderful clients. Without you we wouldn’t be celebrating our 25th Anniversary this year and looking forward to the next 25. We are so appreciative of your business, and we wish you and yours many things to be thankful for this holiday season too.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Business Automation Specialists

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A look inside the establishment of a great company

Business Automation Specialists of Minnesota, Inc. (BASM) began as a networking company in 1985, supporting the infrastructure for their clients’ accounting and manufacturing software.  They quickly realized that there was a significant need in the area of accounting software and in the decade that followed, BASM began to refocus on the software side of the industry.

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Are you planning to change your fiscal year?  We have had quite a number of our Sage Pro clients go to a calendar year as they have changed from a C to a Sub-S Corporation.  There is no stock way to do this in Sage Pro (Pro can change from calendar to fiscal).  We have developed several solutions to this

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Office Move Effective February 12, 2010!

Minneapolis, Minnesota – February 9, 2010- Business Automation Specialists of Minnesota, Inc. (BASM), a leading professional services firm and authorized reseller of Sage Accpac ERP, Sage CRM, Sage Pro ERP, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV, has moved their office to 300 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Suite 100 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

“We will be leaving our existing office space on February 11, 2010 and expect to be all settled in our new building the following day, February 12^th,” states Ron Ketterling, BASM President. “We don’t expect any down time so service to our clients will not be interrupted.”

BASM provides consulting services and software solutions for midsized organizations, with a focus on manufacturers and distributors.  In addition, BASM has written their own software solution, Shop Floor Data Collection.  Shop Floor Data Collection is an integrated time capture system that works with Sage Pro 7.4 Work Orders and Job Cost.  It provides users with accurate, up-to-the-minute time spent on each work order allowing companies to get the full cost of the product, without wasted data entry time. 

To schedule a product demonstration or request further information on any of the BASM solution offerings, call (763) 571-8580 or visit BASM’s website at www.bautomation.com.

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