Dynamics Fanatics

16/06/2026

Golf ⛳
Sunshine(ish) ☀️
Networking 🤝
A little healthy competition 🏌️

What more could you ask for?

We had an amazing time sponsoring the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber Golf Day on Friday and meeting so many fantastic businesses from across the region.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us, stopped for a chat, and let us capture their best (and occasionally not-so-best 😉) golf swings throughout the day.

Here's our highlights reel from a brilliant event 🎥

21/05/2026

Spreadsheets are great… until they aren’t.

If you’re:
• Double-checking reports before every meeting
• Re-entering the same data in different places
• Questioning whether your numbers are actually right

You’re not the problem — your tools are.

This blog breaks down why growing businesses outgrow spreadsheets (and what to do next) 👇

Spreadsheets are useful. Most businesses rely on them at some stage because they are flexible, familiar, and quick to implement. But as businesses grow, spreadsheets often stop being a solution and start becoming a limitation. Not all at once.

08/05/2026

Big news for us 🎉

We’ve officially become Patrons of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce.

It’s a partnership we’re really proud of — and one that feels like a natural next step.

👉 Read the full story on the blog -

We’re proud to announce that Dynamics Fanatics is now a Patron of the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce. But what does this mean?

06/05/2026

Still relying on spreadsheets for reporting? You’re not alone—but it’s costing you clarity.

In our latest blog, we break down how Dynamics 365 Business Central transforms reporting from manual and inconsistent → to real-time and reliable:

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v4-7j0

The biggest shift we see with clients isn’t just better reports—it’s better decisions.

One system. One version of the truth. No guesswork.

At Dynamics Fanatics, we believe reporting should drive action—not just fill dashboards.

What’s the biggest reporting challenge in your business right now?

Most growing businesses don’t struggle with reporting because they lack data. They struggle because their data is scattered, inconsistent, and difficult to trust. That’s where Business Central changes things.

16/04/2026

AI in Business Central isn’t about replacing people — it’s about removing the admin that slows them down.

From drafting quotes and emails to spotting trends in your numbers, Copilot is already helping SMEs work faster and smarter inside Dynamics 365.

If you’re wondering what AI really does in Business Central (and whether it’s relevant to you), this guide explains it clearly 👇

For a long time, ERP systems had a bit of a reputation. Necessary? Absolutely. Exciting? Not so much. That’s changing — quickly.

03/04/2026

Happy Easter from Dynamics Fanatics 🐰⚡

We’re hopping into the long weekend with fresh energy, big ideas, and maybe a little too much chocolate.

Whether you’re switching off or side-projecting (we see you 👀), enjoy the reset. Have an egg-cellent weekend!

31/03/2026

Excited to announce that we’re now an official patron of the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce!🎉

Great catching up with Shane and Matt today to talk through next steps and how we can continue strengthening our strategic partnership with the Chamber.

Looking forward to what’s ahead!

17/03/2026

Most businesses don’t have a people problem.

They have a systems problem.

If your team is:
• Re-entering data
• Chasing updates
• Questioning the numbers
• Spending hours on reports

…it’s not inefficiency. It’s friction.

And it’s usually caused by disconnected systems that weren’t built for growth.

We’ve broken down 7 of the most common (and often overlooked) operational bottlenecks — and how Business Central quietly solves them.

No jargon. No “ERP hype.” Just real issues, real fixes, and what it actually feels like when your systems finally work together.

👉 Read the full blog: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0sJlWf0

When your finance, sales, operations, and stock live in different places, friction becomes part of the day-to-day. Not dramatic. Not obvious. Just… constant.

16/02/2026

Business Central 2026 Wave 1 is here — and it’s more than a feature update.

Microsoft’s latest release continues a clear direction:
Smarter AI. Stronger financial control. Deeper automation. Tighter integration.

But here’s what really matters for growing SMEs:

• Copilot is becoming genuinely useful — not just impressive
• Forecasting and reporting are more proactive
• Supply chain visibility is sharper
• Security and governance are more embedded

The gap between entry-level accounting software and modern ERP is widening.

If you’re already on Business Central, staying current isn’t optional — it’s strategic.

If you’re on Sage or Xero and starting to feel system strain, this release reinforces why scalable ERP matters.

Wave updates aren’t about change for the sake of it.
They’re about keeping your business ahead.

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rNBRR0

Microsoft releases two major updates to Dynamics 365 Business Central every year — and with 2026 Wave 1, the direction is clear: deeper AI integration, smarter automation, stronger financial controls, and a more intuitive user experience.

11/02/2026

Spreadsheets are brilliant… until they start holding your business back.

If you’re:
• Double-checking reports before meetings
• Re-entering the same data in multiple systems
• Dreading month-end
• Unsure whether your numbers are “right”

You’re not disorganised.

You’ve just outgrown spreadsheets.

Here are 5 clear signs it’s time to move to ERP 👇
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rGCyq0

For most SMEs, spreadsheets don’t feel like a problem at first. They’re flexible. Familiar. Cheap. And in the early days, they work. But as your business grows — more customers, more stock, more staff, more complexity — spreadsheets quietly stop scaling. What once felt organised starts feeli...