Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central_

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is Microsoft’s cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, designed for growing organisations that need greater control over their finances, operations and business performance. It brings together finance, purchasing, sales, inventory, supply chain, project management, reporting and service management into a single connected platform, replacing disconnected systems and spreadsheets with one source of truth.

As part of the wider Microsoft ecosystem, Business Central integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Teams, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Fabric and Copilot. This means information can flow more easily across departments, reducing manual data entry, improving collaboration and giving teams access to real-time insights wherever they work.

Business Central also provides a scalable foundation for future growth. Organisations can start with the capabilities they need today and expand into automation, advanced reporting, AI and industry-specific functionality as requirements evolve. With regular updates from Microsoft, built-in security and increasing AI-powered capabilities, Business Central helps organisations modernise operations, improve decision-making and prepare for the future without needing to replace their core business systems every few years.

Microsoft offers three different pricing options for Business Central, dependent on your business needs. With each licence, you’ll need to commit to a subscription for a year.

Here’s what you can choose from:

• Essentials (covering core business needs, including finance, inventory, project management and purchasing)
• Premium (bringing advanced functionality, including enhanced reporting and automated workflows)
• Team Member (providing read-only access to your existing plans)

Remember, you’ll need a licence for any person who needs to use Business Central. You can learn more in our licencing guide.

Implementation times vary depending on the size and complexity of the project. Some organisations can be live within weeks using a more structured deployment approach, while larger or more complex businesses may require a phased transformation programme.

Our fixed packages can help you find a deployment that suits your specific timescale and needs.

Yes. Microsoft continues to invest heavily in AI across Business Central, with built-in Copilot capabilities, intelligent insights and automation tools that help reduce manual effort, improve productivity and support better decision-making.

Business Central is not a one-off project. Ongoing support can include licensing management, user support, optimisation, security, system enhancements, training, reporting improvements and the adoption of new Microsoft capabilities as they become available.

Yes. Many organisations use Business Central to replace aging ERP platforms, on-premise systems or finance software that no longer meets their needs. As Microsoft’s flagship ERP solution for the mid-market, Business Central provides a modern, cloud-based alternative with regular updates and new functionality.