Let’s be honest, Excel is brilliant.
It’s flexible, familiar, and great for quick calculations or lists. But as your business grows, Excel can start to feel more like a patchwork solution than a reliable system.
Here are 10 signs it might be time to upgrade to something more robust like Microsoft Business Central.
🟠 You’re drowning in spreadsheets
If your team spends more time searching for the right file than actually working, it’s a red flag.
🟣 Version control is chaos
“Is this the latest version?” shouldn’t be a daily question. Business Central keeps everything synced and up to date.
🔵 Manual data entry is slowing you down
Rekeying data between systems is not just tedious, it’s risky. Automation in Business Central saves time and reduces errors.
🟠 Reporting takes hours (and still feels off)
With Business Central, you get real-time dashboards and insights at your fingertips.
🟣 Collaboration is clunky
Sharing spreadsheets via email isn’t collaboration. Business Central integrates with Teams and Outlook for seamless teamwork.
🔵 Inventory is a guessing game
If you’re not sure what’s in stock or what’s on order, Business Central’s inventory tools can help you take control.
🟠 Forecasting feels like fortune-telling
Use historical data and predictive insights to plan with confidence.
🟣 Compliance is getting complicated
Business Central helps you stay audit-ready with built-in controls and reporting.
🔵 IT costs are creeping up
Cloud-based means no servers to maintain and fewer headaches for your IT team.
🟠Growth is being held back
If your systems can’t keep up with your ambitions, it’s time for a change.
Ready to explore what Business Central could do for you?
At Frontline Consultancy, we make ERP simple. Let’s chat about how we can help your business move forward with less stress and more clarity.
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