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Thinking about switching to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, but not sure where to start?<\/strong> <\/strong>

You\u2019re not alone. Whether you’re coming from Dynamics GP or exploring ERP options, there are a lot of questions out there about Business Central.

The team at Nexer rounded up the top ones we get asked with quick answers, plus more resources to guide your discovery. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is Dynamics 365 Business Central?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Business Central is a cloud-based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution from Microsoft designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It helps manage finance, sales, operations, inventory, and more\u2014all in one place. <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Is Business Central cloud-based or on-premises?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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It\u2019s primarily cloud-based, but Microsoft also offers an on-premises version for businesses that need local hosting. Most customers choose the cloud for its flexibility, lower IT costs, and automatic updates.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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What are the top benefits of using Business Central?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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– 265% ROI<\/strong> over 3 years
– 6-month payback period<\/strong>
– Real-time financial visibility
– Seamless integration with Microsoft 365
– Scalable and customizable to your business needs

See all the benefits in the Total Economic Impact\u2122 study conducted by Forrester Consulting<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Can Business Central replace Dynamics GP?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Yes. Business Central is the modern replacement for Dynamics GP. It offers similar core functionality and with added benefits like cloud access, AI features, and better integration with Microsoft tools.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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How long does it take to implement Business Central?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Implementation times vary based on complexity, but most take around 6 months. Many businesses start seeing value within that time frame. <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Can Business Central be customized?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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You can tailor workflows, fields, and reports using built-in tools or develop custom extensions using AL code.

Even better, it works seamlessly with the Microsoft Power Platform, so you can:
– Automate tasks with Power Automate
– Build custom apps with Power Apps
– Create dashboards with Power BI

You can also explore hundreds of pre-built solutions on Microsoft AppSource<\/a>, where partners offer plug-and-play extensions. <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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What modules are included in Business Central?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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– Financial Management
– Sales & Purchasing
– Inventory & Warehouse
– Project Management
– Manufacturing (Premium license)
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Does Business Central integrate with other Microsoft products?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Yes. It integrates seamlessly with:
– Microsoft 365<\/strong> (Outlook, Excel, Teams)
– Power BI<\/strong> for analytics
– Power Automate<\/strong> for workflows<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Is Business Central secure?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Yes. It includes enterprise-grade security<\/strong>, encryption, role-based access, and compliance with global standards like GDPR. Microsoft Azure hosts the cloud version.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Licenses start at $80 per month per user. <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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GP to BC Assessment<\/h2>\n
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Now is the perfect time to move to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.\u00a0<\/strong>

This D365 BC migration assessment delivers a personalized roadmap that evaluates your current system, proposes a tailored Business Central solution, identifies ISV integrations and Power Platform opportunities, and recommends workflow and process improvements.

You\u2019ll also receive a detailed risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and a clear estimate of your migration budget and timeline, ensuring a smooth, confident transition.<\/p>\n

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Dynamics GP to BC assessment<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Partner with Nexer to evaluate your current system, propose a tailored Business Central solution, identify ISV integrations and Power Platform opportunities, and recommends workflow and process improvements.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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Microsoft’s Business Central YouTube channel with new features, using Copilot, plus a playlist about the move from Dynamics GP to Business Central. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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