Dynamics 365 Business Central QuickStart Implementation
Ideal for organizations looking to implement Dynamics 365 Business Central quickly.
Legacy Systems and Manual Work
Perpetual Dynamics NAV, GP, SL, AX, SAP, and SQL-based ERPs keep your system of record on-premises and depend on manual data entry and repetitive tasks.
Slow Reporting and Disconnected Data
Reporting delays and finance, project, and operational data in separate places limit visibility and coordination across teams.
Costly, Drawn-Out Implementations
Implementation cost and time-consuming, painstaking rollouts keep companies from starting and delay ROI.
What Is Business Central QuickStart Implementation?
Business Central QuickStart Implementation is LevelShift's fixed-fee Business Central implementation package that takes mid-market businesses live on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in 6 to 8 weeks. It covers setup, configuration, master data and opening balance migration, training, and go-live support.
ERP modernization is now a measurable financial decision, not just an IT upgrade. A Forrester study found that organizations using Dynamics 365 Business Central achieved more than 200% ROI over three years, with a payback period of under six months.
Who Is Business Central QuickStart For?
QuickStart is a Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation built for mid-market businesses moving off legacy ERP, through three migration paths.
| Path | Moving From | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| To Cloud | Perpetual Dynamics NAV, GP, SL, or AX | Move from on-premises Dynamics to Business Central in the cloud |
| To Replace | SAP, including SAP Business One | Replace SAP with Business Central as your system of record |
| From SQL | Any other SQL-based legacy ERP | Microsoft's cloud migration tooling covers any SQL source |
All paths: one legal entity, standard finance and operations processes, and one finance lead who owns the go-live date.
What's Included in Business Central QuickStart?
A fixed-scope package with predefined configurations: 100 hours of implementation and 20 hours of training.
Core Configuration
- One legal entity, in the cloud
- Financial management: General Ledger, banking, and journals
- Accounts Payable: purchase process, vendor, and AP setup
- Accounts Receivable: sales process, customer, and AR setup
- Inventory and basic warehouse
Reporting
- Financial reports: Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss
- Out-of-the-box reports for sales, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse
- Power BI reporting
Data and Training
- Pre-compiled data migration packages for master data and opening balances
- 20 hours of training for trainers and super users, tailored to your setup
- One week of hands-on support after go-live
Benefits of Business Central QuickStart
QuickStart is not just about speed. It gives you the tools and structure for a successful start on Business Central.
No Design from Scratch
Standard business processes and templates built on Microsoft best practices replace lengthy custom design.
Quicker User Adoption
A standard configuration and train-the-trainer sessions help your team get comfortable with Business Central sooner.
Stable ROI
A fixed scope and short timeline mean you start seeing returns sooner.
How Long Does a Business Central QuickStart Implementation Take?
LevelShift's Business Central QuickStart follows a structured 6-8-week implementation plan, covering discovery, configuration, data migration, training, and deployment. The five-stage approach targets go-live in Weeks 6-7, followed by one week of hands-on operational support in Week 8.
Prepare
Before Week 1- Conduct project kickoff
- Share QuickStart kit and solution overview
- Provide data collection templates and solution decks
Design
Weeks 1-2- Conduct discovery and module-specific discussions
- Review Business Central capabilities and core processes
- Collect configuration requirements, master data, and opening balances
- Provide basic product navigation training
Configure
Weeks 3-5- Configure the Business Central sandbox
- Perform functional testing
- Import and validate master data
Go Live
Weeks 6-7- Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Train trainers and super users on core functionality
- Complete go-live preparation and deployment
Support
Week 8- Provide one week of hands-on post-go-live operational support
- Address initial issues and assist users with day-to-day operations
Business Central QuickStart Scope and Add-ons
QuickStart covers what you need to go live. Anything outside phase one is available as an add-on at additional cost.
Out of Scope at Phase One
- Customizations, extensions, and integrations
- Historical data migration
- Data translation and cleansing
- Custom training
- Anything outside the initial scope
Advanced Modules
- Manufacturing, Project Management, or Service
- Advanced Financials: Budgeting, Cash Flow, Intercompany, Consolidation
- Warehouse Management
Integrations and Extensions
- Integration with third-party applications
- Add-on solutions on top of the standard application
- Process or report changes beyond the standard application
Data, Entities, and Training
- Extraction and preparation of legacy master and opening balance data
- Additional companies or entities in production
- Additional training beyond the included 20 hours
How Much Does Business Central QuickStart Cost?
Business Central implementation cost is a fixed fee, quoted per engagement.
Configuration and Setup
$23,840 onwards
Business Central licenses can be purchased through LevelShift as a Microsoft CSP reseller, and LevelShift is available on Microsoft Marketplace.
Funding Options for Business Central QuickStart
LevelShift is qualified for Microsoft programs that can help fund eligible QuickStart engagements. Eligibility is determined by Microsoft under the terms in force at the time.
Ask About Funding OptionsWhat Happens After Business Central Go-Live?
From week 9, On Demand Services take you into phase two, delivered in stages.
Advisory, development, integration, and configuration
Ongoing maintenance and enhancement
A named customer success manager
Resources that scale up and down with your needs
Support available around the clock
Prebuilt Business Central agents and Copilot
Simplifying ERP for Growing Teams
A leading market research company was held back by outdated ERP, manual work, and slow reporting. LevelShift implemented Dynamics 365 Business Central with custom integrations, Azure-enabled pricing updates, Continia Document Capture, and Multi-Entity Management.
Read the Full Story50% Less Manual Data Entry
Simpler entity management cut repetitive tasks across operations.
Faster Access to Business Data
Reporting sped up and critical data became easier to reach.
Better Coordination Across Teams
Finance, project, and operational data now live in one system.
Why LevelShift
LevelShift is a Business Central implementation partner and Microsoft Solutions Partner across Business Applications and Azure, trusted by 300+ customers, with designations in Business Applications, Data and AI (Azure), and Digital and App Innovation (Azure).
Deep Expertise
Our team understands the intricacies of Business Central, ensuring a smooth go-live and optimal performance.
Proven Track Record
A history of successful implementations that deliver tangible results and drive business growth.
Smooth, Secure Transition
We manage the move from your existing system to Business Central with secure, error-free data transfer that preserves data integrity.
FAQs
Go Live on Business Central in Weeks
Get a fixed-scope path to cloud ERP with a predictable timeline and cost.
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