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April 18, 2025

Considering the 2025 US tariffs
The recent tariff announcements in the US have thrown a lot of people into a spiral of panic about the impacts on individuals and businesses alike. We wanted to take a moment to share this great resource that breaks down tariff impacts by industry, along with recent updates and a timeline of trade actions.
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February 20, 2025

9 reasons to join the Microsoft app ecosystem in 2025
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, tools that enhance productivity and streamline collaboration are imperative to business success and growth. There are many options for business software solutions, and it can be overwhelming to narrow down the choices if you aren’t quite sure what you’re looking for. The system that you choose can make or break the efficiency of your business processes. The Microsoft business application ecosystem provides a comprehensive array of applications that in...
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May 02, 2024

How Business Central and Outlook can work hand-in-hand
When working with a Microsoft application like Outlook, you’ll notice the emphasis on productivity throughout the entire application interface, not to mention a seamless connection between all the business applications you might need from Microsoft. In fact, the ability for all your systems to work in sync was likely a huge draw to Business Central in the first place. Business Central can be easily integrated to an Outlook account, but did you know that there’s a way to open up and work withi...
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Digital Transformation: How can my business get there?

November 28, 2022

Digital Transformation: How can my business get there?
The term “digital transformation” has been flying around the internet for years now, and not everyone is clear on the meaning. Take the words for their component parts and you might conclude it to mean a transformation driven by technology. This is an accurate—but incomplete—description of digital transformation. It is not solely technological changes that fill the roster of digital transformation, nor can an organization hope to fully realize all that this movement has to offer if they think...
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How Business Central addresses these three common pain points

March 30, 2022

How Business Central addresses these three common pain points
If your current business management software often leaves you scratching your head and wondering if there’s something better out there, then it might be time to move on to a different solution. Business Central is a market-leading cloud ERP solution and champions the needs of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) across a wide variety of industries. With tried-and-true features, unparalleled flexibility, and rich and reliable modules, you’ll be wondering why you stuck with your old software for...
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Need a new ERP solution? Avoid these mistakes for a more successful implementation

March 18, 2022

Need a new ERP solution? Avoid these mistakes for a more successful implementation
Whether you’re replacing an outdated legacy system or if you’ve outgrown your current system and need a new solution that can keep up, implementing an ERP solution is an exciting business decision that will help you unify your business processes, modernize outdated processes, and prop yourself up for success and advancement.Replacing a system that no longer meets the needs of your organization is vital to support your continued growth, and it can be a serious undertaking. Here are ten do’s an...
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How does Business Central meet the needs of your industry?

November 23, 2021

How does Business Central meet the needs of your industry?
Business Central’s base functionality is well-equipped to handle core requirements of any business and offers a reliable solution to unify financial processes–regardless of industry. Plus, the application is highly customizable, scalable, and allows for multi-environment and multi-company use (and unlimited users).Here are some of the industries that can benefit from built-in and add-on features of Business Central, demonstrating that it’s a cost-effective, reliable choice for just about anyo...
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Five ways SMBs can make the most of Business Central

November 12, 2021

Five ways SMBs can make the most of Business Central
Dynamics 365 Business Central is Microsoft’s premier midmarket ERP, complete with the features, functionalities, and price tag ideal for organizations of all sizes. Small- to mid-size businesses (SMBs) are at a distinct advantage when considering Business Central for their ERP solution. They get a major upgrade in functionalities often afforded only to large corporations—with the reasonable price tag of smaller accounting systems such as QuickBooks. There are so many benefits of using this ro...
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Joining the Microsoft business application ecosystem – is it worth it?

October 25, 2021

Joining the Microsoft business application ecosystem – is it worth it?
Looking for new business software can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to something that will hopefully be an all-encompassing solution, like an ERP or CRM system. No matter what kind of system you’re in the market for, there are quite a few options out there, and for such a crucial backbone to everyday business processes, understandably no quick decisions can be made.If you’re looking to add productivity powerhouses like Dynamics 365 Business Central or CRM applications like Dyna...
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Seven reasons why Business Central is the best cloud ERP solution for your business

October 25, 2021

Seven reasons why Business Central is the best cloud ERP solution for your business
Though the cloud-based ERP market may feel saturated, when the granular details of each solution come to light, it’s easier to narrow the field. Business Central offers high customizability, modernization, flexibility, scalability, security, automation, and seamless integrations with other applications—both Microsoft applications and 3rd party—all built upon a proven, successful ERP solution. As a part of the expansive Microsoft ecosystem, Business Central can be leveraged as a powerful cloud...
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The benefits of moving to a cloud-based ERP

September 07, 2021

The benefits of moving to a cloud-based ERP
As we continue to push forward, cloud hosting is very much becoming a dominant player for business data. Many legacy systems are starting to age-out and need to be replaced. For many of these businesses, it can be difficult to finally make the call to upgrade, let alone migrate to the cloud. If the company is accustomed to managing everything in-house, that pass-off can be a bit daunting. Once you get past your initial “what-ifs” of making the switch, a cloud-based ERP system has many benefit...
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Always accessible: The benefits of keeping all files in the cloud

June 16, 2021

Always accessible: The benefits of keeping all files in the cloud
As remote and hybrid workplaces become standard, so too does the technology to solve these common workplace situations. OneDrive and SharePoint are two cloud document storage and management services that greatly enable flexibility in how, when, and where employees work. Each give users access to files from anywhere, and each have unique strengths and should be used in different situations: while OneDrive enables file organization and storage on an individual level, SharePoint aids a company’s...
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Customizing Business Central: An overview of extensions

May 21, 2021

Customizing Business Central: An overview of extensions
There are a lot of ERP solutions out there, however, many organizations require an ERP system that can handle their multitude of unique processes and needs. No ERP is going to come out-of-the-box and fit the exacting needs of every organization. Dynamics 365 Business Central, like the rest of the Dynamics 365 platform, is highly customizable to be molded for individual needs.
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ERP On The Go: The Dynamics 365 Business Central mobile experience

April 21, 2021

ERP On The Go: The Dynamics 365 Business Central mobile experience
Dynamics 365 Business Central is Microsoft’s premier mid-market ERP solution that supports a wide range of functionality to cover all business process that may be required by small- to mid-sized companies. The Business Central mobile app brings some of the great functionality to tablets and phones for on-the-go usage . The app is available on the Windows store, Apple store, and Google Play.
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Tips and tricks for working faster in Dynamics 365 Business Central

March 17, 2021

Tips and tricks for working faster in Dynamics 365 Business Central
As with most ERP systems, keyboard shortcuts and process tips can make the life of a day to day user so much easier. As a cloud-based application, Dynamics 365 Business Central includes many of these tips and tricks to speed up data entry and increase the efficiency of end users.
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We’re considering Dynamics 365, do we need to switch to Dynamics 365 for all business processes?

February 23, 2021

We’re considering Dynamics 365, do we need to switch to Dynamics 365 for all business processes?
We often encounter organizations that are looking to upgrade from an existing business system and discover Dynamics 365 without truly understanding what it is. While it’s true that Dynamics 365 has an answer to almost every business process at this point and it is a major benefit to use business applications that speak to each other natively, it isn’t necessary to dive head first into Dynamics 365 and overhaul all existing processes.
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The cost and operational benefits of upgrading to Dynamics 365 Business Central

December 04, 2020

The cost and operational benefits of upgrading to Dynamics 365 Business Central
Dynamics 365 Business Central is Microsoft’s champion for mid-market business management solutions. Business Central was built around the foundation of Dynamics NAV and brings business processes together into a single, easy-to-use interface. Better yet, as part of the Dynamics 365 platform, Business Central is easily connected to other Dynamics 365 applications such as Marketing and Sales to fully synchronize a business’ functionality. For companies currently using other Microsoft solutions s...
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On-Demand Webinar: Is Business Central Right for your Organization?

March 20, 2020

On-Demand Webinar: Is Business Central Right for your Organization?
Dynamics 365 Business Central is Microsoft's premier mid-market ERP solution, but is it the right application for your organization? Whether you are on Dynamics GP, Dynamics NAV on-premise, or another ERP system, there are many factors to consider when making a decision to move to Dynamics 365 Business Central. In this webinar, Janelle Riley, CEO of Syvantis with 20 years of Dynamics ERP experience, will explain the history of Dynamics ERP systems and how Business Central fits into the story.
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Maintaining a connected workplace with remote workers

June 01, 2016

Maintaining a connected workplace with remote workers
It’s no secret that an increasing number of employers are beginning to allow their staff to work remotely, whether that be from home, from a coffee shop, or from an ever-growing number of co-working spaces. In the United States alone, 37% of workers telecommute at least two days per week and 80% of corporations plan to increase their use of flexible workers in the coming years.
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