Question 1

What is Microsoft Business Central?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Business Central is a cloud-based ERP system for small and medium-sized businesses. It connects finance, inventory, purchasing, sales and operations into one system, replacing separate accounting software and manual reconciliations. It is part of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and integrates natively with Microsoft 365 and Power BI.

Question 2

How do I know if my business has outgrown Xero?

Accepted Answer

Common signs include: month-end takes longer than 2-3 days, you rely on spreadsheets to fill gaps in reporting, you run multiple entities with no consolidated view, inventory tracking is inaccurate or manual, and your finance team spends significant time on reconciliations. If four or more apply, Business Central is likely the right next step.

Question 3

How long does a Business Central migration take with Qwyk?

Accepted Answer

Qwyk migrations typically complete in 1 to 2 weeks for UK product businesses migrating from Xero, QuickBooks or Sage. Traditional ERP projects typically run 6 to 12 months. The difference is our fixed-scope, finance-led methodology.

Question 4

How much does Business Central cost in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Business Central licences start from approximately £52 per user per month, paid directly to Microsoft. Qwyk implementation fees start from £5,000, fixed-scope with no hidden costs. Traditional ERP partners typically charge £50,000 to £150,000 for comparable projects.

Question 5

Will migrating to Business Central disrupt our operations?

Accepted Answer

Disruption is minimal. Qwyk runs the implementation in parallel with your existing system - Business Central is configured, tested and signed off before you switch over. Your team continues working as normal right up to a planned, controlled go-live.

Question 6

Does Business Central integrate with Shopify?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Business Central includes a native Shopify connector at no additional Microsoft licence cost. Orders, inventory, products and customer data sync automatically. Qwyk charges separately for implementing the Shopify connection as part of the wider implementation.

Question 7

Is Business Central suitable for manufacturers and wholesalers?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Business Central is purpose-built for product-based businesses including manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors. It handles inventory, purchase orders, sales orders, warehouse operations and multi-location stock. Qwyk works exclusively with UK product businesses turning over between £2m and £15m.

Question 8

Why do ERP implementations fail?

Accepted Answer

Most ERP implementations fail not because of the software, but due to poor preparation. Common causes are insufficient data cleanup, finance workflows not configured before go-live, and teams not trained with confidence. Qwyk stabilises data and processes first and does not go live until the numbers can be trusted.

Common Questions Answered on Microsoft Business Central

Common Questions Answered on Microsoft Business Central