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How Do You Effectively Use Business Central Extensions?

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Apr 29, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Dynamics 365 Business Central provides you with a powerful ERP system out of the box. You can utilize extensions to transform it into a comprehensive solution that can handle multiple business needs. Users can integrate tools and functionalities directly from the Extensions Management page and the Microsoft AppSource marketplace. The right mix of Business Central extensions allows your organization to streamline operations, obtain meaningful insights through data analytics, and set up seamless workflows throughout the company. 

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Everything About Tables in Business Central

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Apr 22, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Business Central is a data-driven solution that is adaptable enough to meet the needs of organizations across various industries. Tables play a central role in how the system functions. They store transactional data and help drive business logic within different modules. Every user, from customer service representatives to IT developers, ultimately relies on tables to support their processes. Let’s look at what Business Central tables are and their importance. 

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Tips for Managing Dynamics 365 Security and Compliance

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Apr 15, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Budget and resource limitations make it more important for small and medium-sized organizations to find tools capable of performing multiple functions when managing security and tracking compliance. Dynamics 365 Business Central helps businesses protect data from breaches while addressing compliance concerns. 

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Everything to Know About Taxes and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Apr 8, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Dealing with business taxes can be complex. Companies must take steps to comply with various regulations while maximizing tax benefits. The dynamic nature of tax rules and how requirements change from one jurisdiction to another make things even more challenging. Microsoft Dynamics Business Central provides a suite of features designed to simplify tax management.

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Why Does Business Central Have Slow Performance? (And How to Fix It)

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Apr 1, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Every moment counts when businesses are constantly pressured by customers and stakeholders to deliver. When your Dynamics 365 Business Central instance suddenly starts slowing down, that can cause significant productivity impacts. Let’s look at what can happen when Business Central starts running slowly, some of the leading causes of Business Central performance issues, and how you can speed things up for your workers. 

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6 Steps to Migrate Dynamics GP to Business Central

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Mar 28, 2025 1:10:43 PM

Microsoft Dynamics GP has been a cornerstone ERP system for many organizations. However, many are transitioning from Dynamics GP to Business Central as businesses seek modern, cloud-based solutions to manage operations more efficiently. This migration brings a more user-friendly interface with advanced cloud-enabled technologies that enhance automation and streamline workflows.

In this blog, we’ll outline the key reasons for upgrading from Microsoft GP to Business Central, walk through the steps of a successful migration, and discuss considerations and tools to help you create a smooth transition.

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Microsoft AI, Dynamics, and Salesforce: How Do They Work Together?

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Mar 25, 2025 10:00:00 AM

The rapid evolution of AI has empowered businesses to utilize popular tools like Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Salesforce in new ways. By integrating these platforms with the power of Microsoft AI, they transform into intelligent decision-making systems. This enhances robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities and empowers them with AI-driven insights, predictive analytics, and intuitive automation. Let’s explore what your company can gain by combining Microsoft AI, Salesforce, and Microsoft Dynamics. 

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How to Streamline Accounting with Business Central Accounting Software

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Mar 18, 2025 10:00:00 AM

The challenge of running a business can reach new frustration levels when managing finances. There are endless spreadsheets, manual data entry, and confusing reconciliation processes. Any small error can lead to large mistakes, compliance issues, and even cash flow problems.

Business Central Accounting software helps businesses transform financial operations and streamline accounting processes. The platform allows organizations to provide stakeholders with seamless financial reporting. Let’s explore how companies can use Business Central to close accounting periods and perform other critical accounting functions. 


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Managing User Roles and Permissions in Business Central

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Mar 11, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that centralizes functions needed to manage important business operations like finance, operations, and customer service. Leveraging the application effectively requires properly setting up and managing user roles and permissions. This article goes over the details of setting up Business Central permissions and ensuring users have the access needed to perform functions related to their job roles. 


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Automating Accounts Payable (AP) in Business Central

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Mar 4, 2025 10:00:00 AM

One of the biggest pain points for new businesses can be tracking invoices for payment. Microsoft Dynamics Business Central’s Accounts Payable module automates these functions for companies, ensuring timely vendor payments. You can integrate AP automation for Business Central into other areas like purchasing, inventory, and the general ledger. This article explores some of the ways you can automate critical AP functions.


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