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Begin Your Journey with Microsoft Business Central and 1Staff 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a modern, cloud-based ERP platform that helps you run your business with greater efficiency, visibility, and flexibility.
Whether you’re new to Business Central, upgrading from Microsoft Dynamics GP, or implementing 1Staff 365 Back Office for the first time, this page is your guide to getting started.
Why Business Central?
Cloud-first, Microsoft-hosted ERP
Seamless integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, and Power BI
Scalable for growing organizations
Real-time reporting, workflows, and automation
Flexible role-based customization
Watch: Demystifying Business Central – Quick Video Series
We’ve created a series of short, focused videos to help new users get comfortable with Business Central - especially if you’re familiar with legacy systems like GP.
Each video is under 5 minutes and covers one task or concept.
Logging In.
In this short 3-minute video, we walk you through how to log in to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - step by step. Whether you're new to Business Central or transitioning from Microsoft Dynamics GP, this video shows you what to expect when accessing the system for the first time.
Personalizing Your Workspace.
In this quick video, we show you how to personalize your Business Central screens - no IT help required! Whether you're coming from Dynamics GP or just want to make Business Central work better for you, this walkthrough covers the basics of the Personalize feature.
Navigating Interface Overview.
New to Business Central? This short video gives you a guided tour of the key navigation areas and shows how Microsoft has made moving from Dynamics GP to Business Central easier than you think.
Default Roles & Adding Bookmarks.
Want to tailor your Business Central experience to better match your job role? In this quick video, we show you how to change your default role and use bookmarks to bring the features you need right to your homepage.
Accounts & Dimensions.
Confused about how account strings from legacy systems like Microsoft Dynamics GP translate into Microsoft Business Central? You’re not alone. In this video, we break down how accounts and dimensions work together to replace traditional segmented account strings.
Journal Entries.
Entering a journal entry in Business Central isn’t as daunting as it seems - especially if you’re coming from Dynamics GP. In this video, we walk through how journal entries work in Business Central, including how account numbers and dimensions fit into the process.
How to Use the Change Log (System Audit Trail).
In this quick video, we walk through the built-in Change Log feature in Business Central - no add-ons required! Whether you need to track who edited a record or when a vendor’s address was changed, this walkthrough shows how to set up an audit trail for inserts, edits, and deletes in just a few clicks.
Understanding Roles.
In this quick video, we explain how roles work in Business Central and why they're different from Dynamics GP. You'll see how roles shape your homepage layout and menus based on your job function - and how easy it is to switch between roles to suit your workflow.
How to Create & Customize User Roles.
In this quick video, we dive deeper into Business Central roles and show you how to customize them for your team. From copying existing profiles to adjusting menu options and landing pages, you'll learn how to create tailored user experiences without needing to touch security settings.
What You’ll See in Business Central
- A modern, browser-based interface
- Role-specific dashboards (e.g., Finance, Operations, Admin)
- Flexible layout options with drag-and-drop personalization
- Dimensions that replace traditional account strings
- Integrated modules for Finance, Sales, Purchasing, Jobs, and more
Coming from Dynamics GP?
Many of our 1Staff clients are former Dynamics GP users. If that’s you, we’ve designed our migration process and videos to ease your transition and show how familiar concepts (like accounts, segments, and journal entries) map into Business Central.
Need Help Getting Started?
Our team can help you:
- Evaluate your readiness to move to Business Central
- Migrate your historical data from GP
- Implement 1Staff 365 Back Office
- Train your team on key workflows and tools
Fill in the form below to find out more.
Whether you're exploring Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or planning your move from Dynamics GP, our team is here to help.
We’ll guide you through every step, from migrating your historical data to implementing 1Staff 365 Back Office and training your team to get the most out of your new system.
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