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Writer's pictureAlfie Manley

Unveiling Business Central: Key Features and Hidden Gems

Updated: Jul 29

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a comprehensive business management solution designed for small to midsize businesses. It connects finance, sales, service, and operations to streamline business processes, improve customer interactions, and enable growth. Let’s delve into the key features and hidden gems that make Business Central a game-changer for business owners.


Key Features

  1. Comprehensive Business Management: Business Central offers an all-in-one solution, covering finance, manufacturing, sales, shipping, project management, services, and more.

  2. Seamless Integration with Microsoft 365: Business Central works seamlessly with Microsoft 365 applications like Outlook, Excel, and Teams, reducing data entry and switching between applications.

  3. AI-Enhanced Automation: Business Central leverages next-generation AI and automated workflows to streamline processes, speed up tasks, and facilitate data-driven decisions.

  4. World-Class Security and Compliance: Business Central ensures data protection while maintaining regulatory compliance with world-class identity protection, role-based access, and encryption.

  5. Real-Time Business Intelligence: Business Central removes data silos and provides real-time dashboards, flexible reports, and KPIs for each role.

Hidden Gems

  1. Assisted Setup Wizard: This AI-enhanced feature walks users through various setup processes, from email integration to data migration, reducing setup time from hours to just minutes.

  2. Excel Integration: Business Central allows users to edit data in Excel and publish the changes back to Business Central directly, simplifying data handling.

  3. Customisation of Role Centres: Role Centres provide a personalised dashboard reflecting the metrics and activities relevant to your role. They can be customised to better meet individual needs.

  4. Keyboard Shortcuts: Business Central offers a variety of keyboard shortcuts to help users navigate the system more efficiently.

  5. Advanced Filtering: This feature allows users to filter data in various ways, providing more control over the data they see.

  6. Embedding Power BI Reports: Users can embed Power BI reports directly into Business Central for easy access to data visualisations.



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Extensions

Business Central extensions are a powerful tool for businesses to customise and extend the functionality of their ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. They can automate tasks, improve efficiency, and provide a competitive edge.

In conclusion, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a multitude of features and hidden gems that can significantly enhance the productivity and efficiency of businesses. Its robust capabilities and user-friendly interface make it an ideal choice for business owners looking to streamline their operations and drive growth.

 

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