Is this Business Central onboarding right for you?
This onboarding approach is for you if:
You've outgrown Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar systems
Finance reporting and control matter to leadership
You need a system to support growth, not create friction
You want a structured implementation with finance in mind
This is probably not for you if:
You're looking for a quick fix
You want to "just get live" and fix things later
Finance systems aren't a priority yet
You're not ready to invest time in doing it properly
If you're unsure where you sit, a short call can help clarify whether Business Central, and this approach, is right for you.
What is Microsoft Business Central onboarding?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a powerful ERP used by thousands of businesses - but the software itself is only part of the equation.
Business Central onboarding is the process of:
Mapping how your business actually runs
Preparing and structuring your data
Configuring Business Central correctly
Training your team to use it confidently
Ensuring day-to-day operations aren't disrupted
Most problems with Business Central come not from the software, but from rushed, unstructured onboarding.
Qwyk exists to fix that.
Why Business Central onboarding breaks finance teams (it's not the software)
Most onboarding projects fail finance teams not because the software is wrong - but because reporting, data structure, and real-world processes aren’t stabilised first:
Too much technical setup, not enough process clarity
Broken reports during transition
Little guidance for finance and operations teams
Reliance on workarounds and spreadsheets
A focus on speed instead of stability
The result?
A system that technically works - but doesn’t actually help the business.
Qwyk takes the opposite approach.
What effective Business Central onboarding must achieve for finance
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a powerful ERP used by thousands of businesses - but the software itself is only part of the equation.
For finance teams, Business Central onboarding must:
Preserve data accuracy from day one
Establish one reliable source of truth
Remove manual reconciliation work
Create consistent, auditable workflows
Improve month-end speed without increasing risk
Give finance confidence to stand behind the number
Onboarding succeeds when finance can rely on the system - not work around it.
A guided, low-stress approach to Business Central onboarding
Qwyk provides a finance-led Business Central onboarding designed to protect reporting accuracy, maintain control, and minimise disruption during system change.
Our approach is built around four principles:
Clarity before configuration
We define reporting requirements, workflows, and data structure before configuration - so finance knows what will (and won’t) change.
Stability before automation
We prioritise accurate reporting and stable processes before optimisation, reducing risk during month-end and early use.
Guidance over jargon
We translate Business Central into plain language so finance teams understand what’s happening, why decisions are made, and how control is maintained.
Low disruption, predictable rollout
Onboarding is structured to avoid reporting breaks, rushed cutovers, or unexpected disruption during critical finance periods.
This isn’t enterprise ERP consulting.
It’s a controlled, finance-aware onboarding designed to protect accuracy, confidence, and day-to-day operations.
What finance teams consistently see before Business Central onboarding
Finance teams usually come to Business Central onboarding after living with the same recurring issues - regardless of business size or sector.
These are not edge cases.
They are patterns we see repeatedly in product-based SMEs before onboarding begins.
Reconciliation depends on spreadsheets - not the system
Finance teams rely on Excel to validate balances, stock, or margins because system data can’t be fully trusted. The system produces numbers - but finance must prove them elsewhere.
Month-end feels fragile and person-dependent
Closing relies heavily on individual knowledge, manual checks, and last-minute fixes. If the wrong person is unavailable, confidence in the close drops immediately.
Stock values don’t align with operational reality
Stock reports technically exist, but finance lacks confidence in valuation, movement accuracy, or cost flows - leading to adjustments outside the system.
Reporting is delayed, defensive, or repeatedly questioned
Reports are produced, but finance spends time explaining why the numbers might be wrong instead of analysing what they mean.
Controls exist in theory, not in practice
Processes are documented loosely - but workarounds, manual journals, and exceptions have become normal just to keep things moving.
These issues don’t mean the finance team is underperforming.
They mean the business has outgrown entry-level systems - without the structure needed to replace them safely.
Qwyk regularly supports businesses upgrading to Business Central from:
Xero
QuickBooks
Sage
Spreadsheet-heavy finance and operations setups
We handle
Data preparation and migration
Chart of accounts alignment
Stock inventory structure
Sales, purchasing and reporting setup
User training and adoption
All delivered through a clear, step-by-step onboarding process.
Who are Qwyk?
Qwyk specialises in Microsoft Business Central onboarding for product-based SMEs.
We're not a generalist IT consultancy.
We're not an enterprise first ERP partner.
And we're not here to overwhelm you with features.
We help businesses move from operational chaos to clarity, control and accuracy - using Microsoft Business Central the right way.
The Qwyk finance-led approach to Business Central onboarding
Qwyk’s onboarding method is designed around financial integrity first, with operational clarity built on top.
We assume:
Imperfect data
Real-world processes
No prior ERP experience
A live business that cannot afford disruption
Our role is to guide finance safely through onboarding, with a clear, structured 5-step approach.
1
Stabilise Data, Controls, and Reporting Expectations
We guide finance teams through:
2
Prepare Data for Accurate Business Central Onboarding
We guide finance through:
3
Configure Business Central Around Financial Control
Business Central is configured to support:
4
Guided Onboarding and Finance Adoption
We provide:
5
Controlled Go-Live and Early-Stage Validation
We support:
“Qwyk built a custom application that connects directly with Business Central and gives our manufacturing teams real-time visibility of what’s required, in progress, and completed. This has transformed how we manage production, shipments and receipts. It’s been a key enabler in scaling our operations across the UK and Europe.”
Client Feedback - Managing Director