Future-Proof Your Finance and Operations
As businesses grow, financial and operational needs become more complex. Sage 50, built for basic accounting, often becomes a bottleneck - slowing visibility, limiting users, and relying heavily on manual processes. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) offers a modern, cloud-based ERP platform designed to support growth, simplify workflows, and provide real-time insights.
Why Move from Sage 50 to Business Central?
1. A Unified Platform for the Entire Business
Business Central connects finance, sales, inventory, projects, and operations into one solution. Say goodbye to manual data transfers and disconnected systems.
- Single source of truth across departments
- Built-in reporting and dashboards
- Seamless data flow end-to-end
2. Cloud-Based, Always Updated
While Sage 50 requires manual installs and updates, Business Central runs securely in the cloud.
- Automatic updates and backups
- Access from any device, anywhere
- Reduced IT maintenance and infrastructure costs
3. Scalable for Growing Organisations
BC grows as your business grows - supporting additional users, companies, and functionality without performance issues.
- Flexible user licensing
- Modular features you can add over time
- Handles multi-entity, multi-currency, and complex reporting needs
4. Powerful Automation and Productivity Tools
Streamline manual tasks and reduce errors.
- Automated bank reconciliation
- Approval workflows
- AI-enabled cash flow forecasting
- Integration with Power Automate for low-code workflows
5. Deep Microsoft 365 Integration
Business Central works the way your teams already do.
- Create and send invoices directly from Outlook
- Export and refresh data in Excel
- Collaborate in Teams with real-time data access
6. Better Inventory and Operations Management
For product-based businesses, BC provides advanced tools far beyond Sage 50.
- Real-time inventory visibility
- Replenishment planning and demand forecasting
- Warehouse and manufacturing capabilities
7. Enhanced Reporting and Decision-Making
Unlock insights that drive strategic decisions.
- Native Power BI integration
- Custom dashboards and KPIs
- Drill-down capability from summary to transaction level
Ready to explore your move?
Advantage can offer a free migration assessment which can show you timelines, costs, and what the transition would look like for your organisation. Typical migrations can start from £12,000 with our QuickStart Solution.
Contact us today to find out more.
