Microsoft Solutions Partner for Business Applications
Dynamics 365 Business Central Consulting Services
Years
Dynamics 365 projects
Microsoft specialists
Microsoft Solutions Partner for Business Applications
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Business Central Challenges That Hold Growth Back
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Facing the end of Dynamics GP and unsure of your next move?
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Worried an ERP project will blow its budget and timeline?
Want AI to speed up finance work without risking accuracy?
What We Do
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One connected system
Finance, inventory, sales, and operations in a single cloud ERP — no more disconnected tools and spreadsheets.
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Clean, accurate migration
We migrate from QuickBooks, Sage, or Dynamics GP with financial data reconciled and validated.
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Built around your business
We configure Business Central to your processes and chart of accounts, not a generic template.
Part of the Microsoft stack
Native integration with Dynamics 365 Sales, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 keeps everything connected.
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On time, on budget
A proven implementation methodology and fit-gap discipline keep ERP projects from spiralling.
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Copilot with Finance in Control
Use Copilot to assist finance tasks and analysis while maintaining clean data, permissions, review steps, and governed rollout.
Our Services & Capabilities
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Business Central Implementation
Implement Business Central across environment setup, finance, security, configuration, migration planning, testing, and go-live readiness.
- Environment & finance core
- Module setup
- Best-practice configuration
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Finance & Accounting
Configure GL, AP/AR, banking, fixed assets, multi-entity, and multi-currency finance for accurate, real-time reporting.
- GL, AP/AR, banking
- Multi-entity & currency
- Financial reporting
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Supply Chain, Inventory & Manufacturing
We set up purchasing, inventory, warehouse, and production so stock, orders, and manufacturing run on one system.
- Inventory & warehouse
- Purchasing & sales orders
- Production & BOM
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ERP Migration
We migrate from QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or Dynamics GP/NAV/SL — reconciling and validating financial data so you start clean.
- QuickBooks / Sage / GP migration
- Data reconciliation
- Validated cutover
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Integration
Connect Business Central with Dynamics 365 Sales, Power BI, Shopify, payroll, and other systems using fit-for-purpose integration patterns.
- CRM & Power BI
- E-commerce & payroll
- API integration
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Customisation & ISV Solutions
We extend Business Central with AL extensions and trusted ISV add-ons where configuration isn’t enough — keeping you upgrade-safe.
- AL extensions
- ISV add-ons
- Upgrade-safe builds
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Adoption, Training & Support
We train your finance and operations teams, support go-live, and provide ongoing optimisation so the ERP keeps delivering.
- Training & change
- Go-live hypercare
- Ongoing support
Implementing fresh, leaving QuickBooks, or migrating off Dynamics GP? Tell us where you are.
Use Cases: Where Are You with Your ERP?
| Your situation | What we deliver | Typical outcome |
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“We’ve outgrown QuickBooks” | QuickBooks-to-BC migration & implementation | One scalable ERP, no more spreadsheets |
“Dynamics GP is being retired” | GP-to-Business-Central migration | A supported, modern cloud ERP |
“Our systems are disconnected” | Implementation + integration | Finance, sales, and ops in one place |
“We can’t see cash, stock, or margin” | Finance & reporting setup | Real-time financial visibility |
“We run manufacturing/inventory” | Supply chain & production setup | Connected operations and stock control |
“We need ERP + CRM together” | Business Central + Dynamics 365 Sales | Quote-to-cash on one stack |
“We want AI in finance” | Copilot in Business Central | Faster finance work, in control |
Not sure where you sit? The estimator above — or a free consultation — will point you to the right starting place.
How We Engage
Free consultation
We discuss your current systems, finance and operations processes, and goals for the ERP. No cost, no obligation.
Process & requirements assessment
We map your finance and operations processes and run a fit-gap analysis against Business Central.
Solution design
We design the configuration, chart of accounts, modules, data migration, and integration approach, plus a licensing plan.
Configuration & customisation
We configure Business Central to your processes, adding AL extensions or ISV add-ons only where needed.
Data migration & integration
We migrate and reconcile your financial and operational data, and connect CRM, Power BI, and other systems.
UAT, training & go-live
We test with your team, train finance and operations users, and run a controlled go-live.
Hypercare, support & optimisation
We support intensively right after go-live, then provide ongoing support and improvements.
It starts with a free consultation. No obligation.
Why Star Knowledge
| Criteria | Star Knowledge | In-House | Generic ERP Partner |
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BC & finance/ops depth | 50+ specialists, Solutions Partner | Limited | Variable |
Migration (QuickBooks/GP) | Reconciled & validated | Risky / manual | Inconsistent |
Process fit | Built around your business | Generic template | One-size-fits-all |
Microsoft integration | CRM, Power BI, M365 | Limited | Often missing |
Config vs custom balance | Upgrade-safe | Over-customised | Code-heavy |
Methodology | Structured, fit-gap driven | Ad-hoc, scope creep | Variable |
Copilot in BC | Enabled & governed | Not considered | Not considered |
Track record | 35+ Dynamics projects | First-time / limited | Mixed |
Case Studies
US metal fabrication & CNC machining shop, in business nearly 3 decades
Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, Microsoft 365 (Outlook)
Manual processes and a 20-year-old quoting form slowing the business down
A connected platform built on Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, and Microsoft 365
Large healthcare enterprise, 7,500+ employees
Dynamics 365
Disconnected departments, manual tracking, inefficient case management, and compliance complexity
Custom D365 environment with automated workflows, integrations, dashboards, and RBAC
Leading company dispatching goods to locations nationwide
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service
Coordinating dispatched field resources across the country without a unified system
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service, customized to the client’s requirements
Industries We Serve
Wholesale & Distribution
Inventory, purchasing, and margin control
Manufacturing
Production, BOM, and cost management
Professional Services
Project accounting and billing
Retail & E-commerce
Stock, orders, and Shopify integration
Construction
Job costing and project finance
Non-profits
Fund accounting and grant tracking
Food & Beverage
Lot tracking and inventory control
Financial Services
Multi-entity, compliant finance
From a first ERP for a growing business to multi-entity Business Central rollouts, we scale to fit.
Insights
Copilot in Business Central: Faster Finance, Still in Control (2026)
In 2026, Copilot in Business Central is bringing AI into everyday finance and operations — assisting bank reconciliation, drafting documents, suggesting sales lines, and surfacing analysis. The important, honest point for finance leaders is control: AI accelerates the work but people stay in charge of the numbers.
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Reconciliation assist — Copilot speeds bank and account reconciliation while you confirm the results
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Can Copilot in Business Central help our finance team — safely?
Yes, and safely is the right lens. Copilot assists reconciliation, document handling, and analysis, speeding routine finance and operations work — but people stay in control of the numbers, and accuracy depends on a clean, well-configured Business Central, which is exactly what we implement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Business Central consulting, and what do you help with?
Business Central consulting is expert help to implement, configure, integrate, and adopt Microsoft’s cloud ERP. Star Knowledge covers implementation, finance and accounting, supply chain, inventory and manufacturing, ERP migration (including from QuickBooks and Dynamics GP), integration, customisation, adoption, and Copilot enablement.
We've outgrown QuickBooks — can you migrate us to Business Central?
Yes — it’s one of the most common moves we handle. When a business outgrows QuickBooks, Business Central adds true ERP capability — inventory, multi-entity finance, operations — beyond accounting. We migrate and reconcile your financial data, configure BC around your processes, and train your team.
Dynamics GP is being retired — should we move to Business Central?
For most GP customers, yes. Business Central is Microsoft’s modern cloud successor to GP. We handle the data migration, re-platform your processes, and bring you onto automatic updates and Copilot. Start planning early — the more preparation time, the smoother the move.
Cloud or on-premises — which should we choose?
Business Central is primarily a cloud ERP, and that’s the right fit for most organisations: automatic updates, lower infrastructure cost, and easier integration. An on-premises option exists for specific requirements. We’ll recommend honestly based on your needs.
How does Business Central integrate with CRM and Power BI?
Natively. Business Central connects with Dynamics 365 Sales so quote-to-cash runs on one stack, and with Power BI for rich financial and operational reporting. It also integrates with Microsoft 365, e-commerce (Shopify), and payroll.
How much does a Business Central implementation cost, and how long?
It depends on users, modules, migration, and complexity. A small finance-only implementation (under 10 users) runs $20,000–$45,000 over 6–12 weeks. A standard multi-module implementation (10–50 users) runs $45,000–$100,000 over 3–6 months. An enterprise or manufacturing-heavy implementation (50+ users) runs $100,000–$250,000+ over 6–12 months. QuickBooks migration adds $5,000–$15,000; Dynamics GP migration adds $15,000–$30,000. Licences (Essentials ~$70/user/month, Premium ~$100/user/month) are separate.
Will you over-customise it and make upgrades painful?
No. We favour configuration and use AL extensions or trusted ISV add-ons rather than altering core code, keeping you upgrade-safe. Because Business Central updates regularly, upgrade-safe design matters more than in older ERPs.
Will our financial data migrate accurately, and do you support after go-live?
Yes to both. Financial data accuracy is non-negotiable — we map, migrate, and reconcile your data and validate it before go-live so your opening balances and history are correct. After go-live we provide hypercare and ongoing support.
Book My Free Business Central Consultation
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