Category: Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

In the era of ChatGPT and many evolving AI systems, it can be overwhelming to discern the difference between what AI can really do for your business, and what is just marketing campaigns with no real new features. In this blog, we will cover what AI features you can take advantage of within your Business Central to make improvements to your work.   Analysis Assist   “Analysis” mode within Business Central...

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a powerful tool with so many great features that some can go overlooked! One example of this is creating pivot tables within the ERP itself rather than generating one in Excel. In this blog, we will cover the easy steps that it takes to create the tables to make your work easier and more efficient. 1. To start, go to “Features Management” and ensure that...

Microsoft Power BI is an important tool for developing your data into interactive reports and dashboards. Power BI can be integrated directly with Business Central to create reports without leaving your ERP. In this blog, we will cover the two simple steps for generating a Power BI report by integrating your software with Business Central. 1. Building Power BI Reports to Display Dynamics 365 Business Central Data To start building...

In the complex world of financial management, organizations need tools that offer both flexibility and precision to track and analyze financial data. Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) delivers on this need with its robust Financial Dimensions feature. This tool allows businesses to customize their financial reporting structures, enabling a more granular and insightful analysis of financial data. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what financial dimensions are, their benefits, and...

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, your business must ensure that your operations are seamless and efficient to stay competitive. If you operate in an eCommerce environment one of the most effective ways to achieve this is by integrating Microsoft Dynamics Business Central with your eCommerce platform. This powerful combination can transform how you manage your business, offering a range of benefits that streamline processes and enhance customer experiences. In this...

Microsoft Business Central utilizes financial dimensions to make processes more cohesive and efficient. Dimensions are used to group or filter your data in specific ways to make analysis easier. In this blog, we will cover four great ways to utilize financial dimensions to simplify your work in Business Central. Job Codes   Instead of implementing an extensive job module, you can utilize financial dimensions to easily summarize job-related expenses and job-related...

Last month, Sarah Massie from Logan Consulting presented on the power of Business Central at the Dynamics Community Summit Roadshow! In case you missed it, in this blog we will discuss her presentation on Power BI.  Power BI is a Microsoft tool to help you visual your data through dashboards and reports. When you pair Power BI with your Business Central, you can take your reporting to the next level....

Your company can utilize Business Central to effectively manage billing for both subscription-based and one-time purchase business models. If your company uses a subscription model, then your revenue is generated on a recurring basis, following the supply of your goods or services. Business Central offers several options for automating the invoicing process to help your business easily stay on track.  Register revenue with a recurring general journal   This option is...

Microsoft recently announced a number of changes to their licensing for Microsoft Dynamics. Luckily, Business Central was not affected by the changes, but we thought it would be a good time to review licensing for Business Central, so here we go!  Essentials Versus Premium Plan Business Central offers two types of full users, Essentials and Premium. Essentials has all Business Central functionality except manufacturing and service management. All full users...

Sales tax management is a critical component of financial operations for businesses across various industries. In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, managing sales tax is streamlined and efficient, ensuring compliance with regional tax regulations while simplifying the overall accounting process. In this blog, we will cover the benefits of using Business Central to stay on top of your sales tax. Benefits of Business Central: Business Central provides robust features for...