Main guideeCommerce
How to Manage B2B and B2C eCommerce on One Platform
Support trade and retail customers from one connected commerce platform.
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Business Central Guides, ERP Comparisons & Wholesale Technology Resources for wholesale and distribution businesses
Explore clear guides for wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers and growing businesses comparing ERP platforms, improving eCommerce, warehouse, and POS operations and connecting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with the rest of their business.
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Our articles are organised into focused learning hubs. Each hub brings together related guides, comparisons and practical advice, helping you move from an initial question to a more informed business decision.
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Group 01
Connected Commerce for Wholesale and Distribution
Practical guidance for businesses building better digital buying experiences while keeping pricing, customers, stock, orders and financial processes connected to their ERP.
PricingeCommerce
How to Set Customer-Specific Pricing in B2B eCommerce
Understand customer groups, contract prices and quantity discounts.
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ERP integrationeCommerce
Why ERP Integration Is Essential for Wholesale eCommerce
Keep products, stock, customers, prices and orders synchronised.
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PartnershipeCommerce
Should Your ERP and eCommerce Be Managed by the Same Partner?
Compare one connected partner with several separate suppliers.
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ComplianceeCommerce
Managing VAT and International Tax in B2B eCommerce
Review VAT treatment, customer data, invoices and international selling.
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ERP and Commerce Platform Comparisons
Independent, business-focused comparisons designed to help growing companies understand the operational, technical and commercial differences between leading ERP and eCommerce platforms.
ERP comparisonBusiness Central
NetSuite vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Compare suitability, flexibility, reporting, ecosystem and business fit.
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ERP comparisonBusiness Central
Sage 50 vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Compare accounting-led software with a broader cloud ERP platform.
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ERP comparisonBusiness Central
Sage 200 vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Compare operations, reporting, scalability and platform flexibility.
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ERP comparisonBusiness Central
Odoo vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Review modularity, implementation, customisation, support and ownership.
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Platform comparisoneCommerce
Orca Commerce vs Shopify
Compare a Business Central-connected platform with retail-first commerce.
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ERP selectionBusiness Central
The best ERP for Wholesale & Distribution Businesses
Compare leading ERP systems and find the right fit for your business.
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ERP Migration
Practical guidance for planning and carrying out an ERP migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, from legacy systems and data to timelines and common risks.
Main guideERP Migration
ERP Migration: A Complete Guide for UK Businesses
A practical guide to planning a smooth ERP migration, from data and processes to testing and go-live.
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MigrationSage
Sage 50 & Sage 200 to Business Central Migration
What to consider when moving from Sage 50 or Sage 200 to Business Central, including key differences and migration requirements.
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MigrationDynamics NAV
Dynamics NAV to Business Central Migration
What NAV users should know when planning a move to Microsoft's cloud-based Business Central platform.
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Data migrationERP Migration
What Happens to Your Data When You Change ERP?
Understand what can be migrated, what you may want to leave behind and how to prepare your data.
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Risk managementERP Migration
ERP Migration Risks and How to Avoid Them
The most common ERP migration problems and how better planning, testing and preparation can reduce them.
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