Business Central: Solid Financials for
Small, Focused Teams
A capable Microsoft-native ERP for businesses that need strong financial management with minimal complexity. If you're using basic GP functionality with a small team, Business Central might fit.
Discuss Your Needs →Business Central Works Best When You Fit This Profile
ICS offers Business Central to customers with straightforward needs. If your requirements go beyond this, we'll be honest with you—Acumatica is likely a better fit.
Small Team
Under 20 users who primarily need access to financial data and basic operational workflows.
Finance-Focused
You're primarily using ERP for GL, AP, AR, and basic financial reporting—not complex operations.
Microsoft Ecosystem
You're already invested in Microsoft 365, Teams, and Office—and want native integration.
What Business Central Does Well
Business Central is a capable platform for the right use case. Here's what it offers.
Financial Management
Strong GL, AP, AR, cash management, and multi-currency support. Built on the proven Dynamics NAV foundation.
Basic Inventory
Simple inventory tracking, purchasing, and sales order management for straightforward distribution needs.
CRM Integration
Built-in customer management with optional connections to Dynamics 365 Sales for expanded CRM capabilities.
Cloud Deployment
SaaS deployment on Azure with automatic updates and Microsoft-managed infrastructure.
Microsoft Integration
Native connections to Office 365, Teams, Power BI, and Excel for familiar workflows.
Compliance & Security
Role-based access control, audit trails, and Microsoft's enterprise-grade security infrastructure.
Business Central vs. Acumatica
We want to be transparent: for most growing businesses with operational complexity, Acumatica is the better long-term choice. Here's an honest comparison to help you decide.
Not Sure Which Platform Fits?
ICS will always recommend what's best for your business—even if it's not the easiest sale for us. Here's how we think about it:
Consider Business Central If:
- Under 15-20 users
- Finance-only focus
- Minimal customization needs
- Deep Microsoft 365 investment
- Simple, linear workflows
Choose Acumatica If:
- 20+ users (or growing fast)
- Complex operations or multi-entity
- Industry-specific needs
- Heavy integration requirements
- Long-term scalability matters