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What Is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central – A plain English Guide for Small & Medium Businesses
What Is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
You may have heard the name BC, or Business Central, but what exactly is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central—and is it something your business needs?
In this guide, we break it down in plain English, what Business Central is, what it does, and whether it’s a good fit for your growing business.
So, What Is Business Central?
Business Central is Microsoft’s cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
In simpler terms, it’s one system that brings together all your core business functions—including:
Finance and accounting
Sales and purchasing
Inventory and stock management
Projects and job costing
CRM and customer service
Rather than jumping between tools and spreadsheets, Business Central puts everything in one place.
“Business Central gave us a full view of our business. Sales, stock, and finance finally live in the same system.” — Finance Director, Growing Retailer
Who Is It For?
Business Central is ideal for companies that have outgrown Xero, QuickBooks, Sage 50, or spreadsheets, and need:
More automation
Better reporting
Scalable systems
Integration across departments
Flexibility to support remote or hybrid work
It’s widely used in industries like:
Retail and eCommerce
Distribution and wholesale
Manufacturing
Professional services
Construction
What Makes It Different?
Here’s why so many businesses choose Business Central over other platforms:
It’s built by Microsoft: Which means it integrates deeply with Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Power BI.
It’s cloud-first: Access your system from anywhere, on any device.
It’s modular: Add or remove functionality as you grow.
It’s scalable: Start with 1 user or 100+—Business Central can handle it.
It’s customisable: Tailor the platform with low-code tools, extensions, or industry apps.
It’s secure: Enterprise-grade compliance and protection backed by Microsoft’s cloud.
How Smarter D365 Makes It Easy
At Smarter D365, we specialise in helping SMBs make the move to Business Central quickly, confidently, and affordably.
With our “In a Day” onboarding model, you can:
Be up and running with a working Business Central environment in under 24 hours
Migrate data from your old system
Receive training tailored to your team
Get expert support as you grow
Whether you’re replacing Sage, QuickBooks, Excel, or a legacy system—our job is to make it feel simple.
Is Business Central Right for You?
If your current software is holding you back, and you’re looking for a system that:
Saves time
Reduces duplication
Increases visibility
Helps you scale
…then yes it’s time to take a closer look at Business Central.
Email us at connect@smarterd365.co.uk
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