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Spreadsheet Debt Is Slowing You Down. Business Central + Power BI Is How You Pay It Off.

  For years, spreadsheets have been the backbone of SME reporting: fast to set up, easy to tweak, and “good enough” for month-end. Until they aren’t. As teams grow and data multiplies, spreadsheets create  operational debt  — version conflicts, manual exports, and “why don’t these numbers match?” debates. Leaders don’t need  more  data. They need  one version of the truth  they can trust. In 2025, that’s exactly what the pairing of  Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central  and  Power BI  delivers: a live, unified backbone for decisions — not just reports. From static reports to a living system of record Spreadsheets are static snapshots of a moving business. Business Central is the opposite: a  live system of record  for finance, sales, purchasing, stock, and ops. Every invoice, receipt, and movement updates in real time. When  Power BI  plugs into that stream, you don’t “run reports”; you  watch the busines...

Is Your Accounting Software Actually Safe? Here’s Why UK Businesses Trust Microsoft Business Central πŸ”

  In a world where financial data is both incredibly valuable   and   constantly under threat, your accounting software needs to be more than just functional — it needs to be bulletproof. Whether you’re a retail brand scaling up, a manufacturing firm managing suppliers, or a services company with sensitive client data, protecting your finances is non-negotiable. Enter:  Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central . It’s not just another accounting platform — it’s a full ERP system with built-in, enterprise-grade security. And it’s trusted by thousands of UK businesses. Let’s break down why. πŸ’₯ Why security in accounting software matters Your accounting system doesn’t just hold your invoices. It holds your: Bank details Tax records Payroll data Customer and supplier information Strategic forecasts That’s a goldmine for cybercriminals — and a liability if you don’t have the right protections in place. Forrester research shows that over  60% of data breaches stem from ...

Automate the Boring Stuff: Workflow Automation in Business Central

  Let’s face it — no one starts a business to chase invoices, manually update spreadsheets, or wait for approval emails to land. But for many small and mid-sized businesses, that’s exactly where hours of the day disappear. πŸ’‘ What if you could hand off all those repetitive, low-value tasks to your ERP system? That’s exactly what  workflow automation in Business Central  is designed to do. What is Workflow Automation, Really? If you’re using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you already have a powerful automation engine under the bonnet. Workflow automation means setting up rules and triggers so your system handles the small stuff — without needing a nudge from a human. That might look like: Auto-approving purchase orders under a certain amount Notifying your finance team when a new client is onboarded Sending a reminder to a customer with an overdue invoice Updating inventory when a shipment is received Escalating tasks if they’re left sitting too long And the best...

How to Automate Invoice Reminders in Business Central

  Late payments are a persistent headache for UK businesses. In fact, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), tens of thousands of UK companies shut down every year because of unpaid invoices. That’s not just an inconvenience — it’s a serious threat to cash flow, growth, and long-term stability. If you’re using  Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central , there’s a smarter way to manage this. By learning  how to automate invoice reminders in Business Central , you can cut down on admin, speed up collections, and maintain positive client relationships without the stress of manual chasing. Why automate invoice reminders? Instead of spending hours drafting polite payment emails or tracking overdue invoices in spreadsheets, Business Central allows you to: πŸ’‘  Improve cash flow  by getting paid faster. ⏳  Save admin time  so finance teams can focus on higher-value tasks. 🀝  Strengthen customer relationships  with consistent, professi...