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How Microsoft and Partners Simplify GP to BC Migration

Jan

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How Microsoft and Partners Simplify GP to BC Migration

Microsoft Dynamics GP, known traditionally as Great Plains, has served as the enterprise resource planning platform for many businesses for decades. However, change is constant for businesses, and these companies are starting to transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This newer generation of cloud ERP provides scale and integration while driving functionality that enables […]

From Legacy to Leading Edge: How Dynamics GP Users Can Embrace the Power of Business Central

Jan

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From Legacy to Leading Edge: How Dynamics GP Users Can Embrace the Power of Business Central

For years now, Microsoft Dynamics GP has become the trusted workhorse for several enterprises seeking robust solutions in enterprise resource planning. Dynamics 365 Business Central now changes all that because it presents them with an excellent opportunity to enjoy a modern platform that streamlines operations, empowers decision-making, and provides a future-proof investment in their ERP […]

Why Moving from GP to Business Central Is a Smart Investment

Jan

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Why Moving from GP to Business Central Is a Smart Investment

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations operating on legacy ERP systems, such as Dynamics GP (Great Plains), experience increasingly significant limitations, including under-functionality and a high maintenance cost, that render them obsolete for modern-day business needs. Moving to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central gives forward-thinking options, which return very high value to investment, as well […]

Dec

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Factors to Consider for ERP Migration

ERP Migration is an important decision for any organization. Whether you are implementing it for the first time or migrating from one ERP to another, careful analysis and planning are required to make it a success. This blog highlights some factors to consider before migrating to Business Central: 1. Pre-Migration Planning 2. Data Management 3. […]

Seamless Transition: How Easy It Is to Move from QuickBooks to Business Central With adequate planning, tools, and expertise, the transition from QuickBooks to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can be rather smooth. Business Central has been designed with specific features and tools that would ease the transition of most organizations from entry-level accounting software like QuickBooks into a more robust ERP system. Here's how it goes: Key Factors That Facilitate the Transition 1. Built-In Migration Tools Microsoft has a QuickBooks Data Migration Extension for Business Central, which automatically migrates core data, including the following: Chart of Accounts (CoA) Customers and Vendors Open transactions (Invoices, Bills) Product/Service Items These tools reduce manual data entry to bring data into BC with less hassle. 2. Simplified User Experience When your team is already used to the simplicity of QuickBooks, the intuitive UI and seamless integration with other Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams) make onboarding much easier. Role-specific dashboards can ease the transition of users into this new system. 3. Scalable Features Business Central will offer features that can be turned on as needed and can be able to adopted incrementally, rather than imposing an entirely new system on your team. Ease of Process Migration Data Migration The process of migration is mostly automated using pre-built tools. Third-party tools or custom integrations are available, to help in the case of complex QuickBooks configurations or older versions. Business Process Alignment BC has customizable workflows that can emulate and enhance QuickBooks' workflows. It offers industry-specific extensions that would help address more sophisticated requirements without complex development Least Downtime It allows the parallel execution of QuickBooks and BC during the migration period to ensure the least business interruption. Sandboxing is a form of testing environment that lets your team test the migrated data and workflows without impacting your real operations Smooth Integration BC can easily integrate with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other tools. The complexities of API setups or manual workarounds are minimized. Additional Effort Considerations Data Complexity In case QuickBooks has many duplicate entries, errors, or inconsistencies, then cleaning the data before migration becomes a necessity. Customizations In case QuickBooks has customized workflows or integration then replication in BC may call for minor customizations Training for Team BC is user-friendly, but you will need to train your team to take advantage of all its advanced features. Role-specific training increases adoption Migrating Historical Data BC does not automatically migrate historical data beyond open transactions. If you require the historical data, you might need to import it or use third-party tools Why It Is Worth Switching to Business Central Scalability: BC will support your business growth through more advanced inventory, financial management, and reporting. Automation: Automates procedures like approvals, workflows, and reporting that QuickBooks frequently must be handled manually. Compliance: BC comes with native tools for tax compliance and regulatory compliance in multiple regions. Cloud-Based: It can be accessed anywhere and is updated regularly along with better security. Is the Transition Seamless? Yes, for most small and mid-sized businesses, the transition from QuickBooks to Business Central can be smoothly provided: You use the migration tools effectively. Plan the transition timeline carefully. Engage experienced ERP consultants or Microsoft partners if needed. Need help on some of the migration tools or steps that fit with your business? Connect with us!

Dec

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Seamless Transition: How Easy It Is to Move from QuickBooks to Business Central

With adequate planning, tools, and expertise, the transition from QuickBooks to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can be rather smooth. Business Central has been designed with specific features and tools that ease the transition of most organizations from entry-level accounting software like QuickBooks into a more robust ERP system. Here’s how it goes: Key Factors […]