Frequently Asked Questions

Business Central is Microsoft’s all-in-one finance and operations platform. For finance teams, it covers accounting, reporting, compliance, forecasting, and multi-company management — all in one place. Instead of juggling spreadsheets and disconnected tools, everything flows through a single system.

At Dynamics Fanatics, we recognise Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) as a comprehensive business management solution from Microsoft. It’s crafted to streamline operations, enhance customer interactions, and improve decision-making throughout your company. BC merges finance, operations, sales, and customer service into a single system, offering a unified perspective of your enterprise.

Business Central can revolutionise your business by delivering real-time insights, automating routine tasks, and elevating efficiency. Dynamics Fanatics is adept at customising BC to suit your particular requirements, ensuring that as your enterprise expands, your systems can scale accordingly. By unifying all your data, BC aids you in making well-informed decisions and propelling your business ahead.

Sage and Xero are great starter systems, but they hit limits as businesses grow. Business Central is built to scale, with built-in consolidations, advanced reporting, audit trails, and seamless integration with Microsoft 365. Think of it as moving from “basic bookkeeping” to a full finance hub.

Yes. Business Central is designed for SMEs, with the ability to scale up when your business takes off. Our KickStart package makes it affordable, fast to implement, and focused on the finance features you need first. You can start small and expand as your business grows.

Dynamics Fanatics contends that the optimal ERP solution is one that accommodates your distinct needs. For numerous SMEs, Business Central is the preferred choice owing to its adaptability, scalability, and smooth integration with other Microsoft offerings. We evaluate your needs and advocate for BC if it corresponds with your business objectives, providing an accessible and robust platform for your operations.

In our 'Fixed Price Fixed Scope' projects, Dynamics Fanatics guarantees transparency and cost-effectiveness. We establish the project scope and cost beforehand, reducing risks and unforeseen expenditures. This method entails an extensive initial planning stage, where we engage with you to comprehend all requirements, ensuring the project remains on course and within budget.

Visit our KickStart page for a breakdown of costs.

Business Central boasts an array of principal features, including financial management, supply chain management, sales and service management, project management, manufacturing, and business intelligence. Dynamics Fanatics enables you to utilise these features, along with powerful reporting tools and seamless integration with Microsoft 365, to optimise your business operations.

With our KickStart approach, finance teams are typically live in as little as just 7 days. Traditional ERP projects drag on — we streamline the essentials so you can start seeing value quickly.

Business Central integrates flawlessly with Microsoft products such as Microsoft 365, Power BI, and Power Apps. At Dynamics Fanatics, we ensure this integration bolsters productivity, facilitating data flow across applications and permitting you to operate within familiar interfaces like Outlook and Excel. This integration fosters improved collaboration and data exchange.

Yes. Business Central includes built-in VAT functionality and is fully compliant with HMRC’s MTD requirements, with regular updates to stay aligned with UK legislation.

Absolutely. Business Central includes a dedicated Accountant role that allows secure, role-based access for external advisors, so they can log in and do their work without compromising your system.

Absolutely! Dynamics Fanatics excels in tailoring Business Central to meet your specific demands. We provide a plethora of customisation options, from altering existing workflows to creating new functionalities using extensions and bespoke apps. This ensures that Business Central adapts impeccably to your unique business processes.

Business Central presents flexible deployment choices, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid. Dynamics Fanatics assists you in selecting the most suitable option based on your business necessities. The cloud option affords easy access and automatic updates, while on-premises grants more control over your data. The hybrid model offers the advantages of both.

Yes. Business Central is hosted on Microsoft Azure, using enterprise-grade security, encryption, and compliance certifications (ISO, GDPR, SOC). It’s updated automatically, so you’re always protected.

Security is a paramount concern for Dynamics Fanatics. Business Central encompasses robust security features such as role-based access control, data encryption, and adherence to industry standards. For cloud deployments, you benefit from Microsoft’s advanced security infrastructure, inclusive of regular updates, backups, and sophisticated threat protection.

You’ll get financial statements, budget reports, cash flow, aged debtors/creditors, and much more out of the box. For deeper insights, it integrates directly with Power BI, giving you interactive dashboards and visual reports.

Dynamics Fanatics provides extensive support and training for Business Central. We offer online documentation, community forums, webinars, and bespoke training courses. Our certified consultants deliver implementation support and customised training sessions, ensuring you and your team maximise the benefits of Business Central and continue to thrive.

Yes. Business Central works seamlessly with Excel, Outlook, and Teams. You can export, edit, and publish data straight from Excel, or raise invoices directly inside Outlook.

Yes. Business Central includes multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation features, so you can handle subsidiaries, international operations, or group reporting without manual workarounds.

Dynamics Fanatics proposes a swift implementation programme named KickStart, designed to get businesses operational with Business Central in as little as one week. We concentrate on essential configurations, efficient data import using pre-defined templates, and practical training to guarantee a rapid and smooth transition. By focusing on core functionalities and streamlining the implementation process, we enable businesses to commence with Business Central swiftly, whilst minimising disruption to their operations. For further details, you may visit our KickStart page.

We don’t just walk away. Our team provides ongoing support, training, and guidance to make sure you get the most out of Business Central. As Microsoft releases new features (like Copilot AI), we help you adopt them at the right time.