What we observed
In October 2026, a Cincinnati employer asked Crosscheck for remote Business Central consulting support after go-live while identifying a permanent resource. The brief combined administration, small AL changes and operational reporting through Jet Reports and Power BI. The employer requested one hands-on consultant. This describes a search requirement, not a completed placement.
What you should decide
Decide whether one consultant can cover the support queue, AL changes and reporting within the agreed hours. Identify work that needs a separate developer or reporting specialist. For a remote engagement, confirm system access, support coverage and who can resolve issues that require someone at the employer's site before sourcing candidates.
Evidence to ask for
Require hands-on Business Central experience. Ask the candidate to explain an operational reporting error they investigated, the Business Central data involved, any AL change they made and how they tested it. Ask which work they owned and which they escalated. Use that example to set the consultant's responsibilities and the handover to your permanent resource.