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Guides and Playbooks for Microsoft Business Applications

GUIDES · CHECKLISTS · PLAYBOOKS

Explore our collection of practical ebooks, guides, and checklists built to help SMB leaders modernize operations, adopt AI-powered ERP, and plan for growth. Whether you’re evaluating accounting software, upgrading your ERP, or exploring how AI and the cloud can transform your business, these resources provide step-by-step frameworks and insights you can act on today, and will soon expand to cover CRM and more.

Guides, Checklists, and Playbooks for Scaling Businesses

ERP Resources: Modern Business Management Made Simple

Buyer's Guide: ERP

Growing business leaders can explore strategies to evaluate solutions, embrace digital transformation, and select technology that fuels long-term success.

AI ERP Guide for SMBs

Learn how SMBs can streamline operations, boost productivity, and modernize business systems with AI-powered Dynamics 365 Business Central and Copilot.

Business Central Capability Guide

Explore the full capabilities of Dynamics 365 Business Central, from finance and supply chain to AI-powered forecasting and compliance.

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Evaluating Accounting Software Replacement

Learn how to identify business needs, compare vendors, and confidently replace outdated accounting software with modern cloud-based solutions.

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Migration Checklist: ERP

Discover 11 signs you’ve outgrown your current systems with this checklist to know when it’s time for ERP modernization.

Business Central: Forrester Total Economic Impact™

Learn how organizations achieve over 200% ROI, six-month payback, and meaningful improvements in financial visibility and operational efficiency.

CRM Resources: Modern Customer Engagement Made Simple

AI-Powered CRM Overview

See how AI transforms every stage of the customer journey, from targeting and sales efficiency to post-sale engagement, helping teams personalize interactions and build loyalty faster than ever.

AI-Driven Sales Playbook

Discover how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales and Copilot automate routine tasks, surface real-time insights, and unlock seller productivity—so your team can focus on what matters most: closing deals and deepening relationships.

Business Central Capability Guide

Explore the full capabilities of Dynamics 365 Business Central, from finance and supply chain to AI-powered forecasting and compliance.

BUSINESS CENTRAL SUCCESS STORY

From QuickBooks to 200% Growth

When Miron Violetglass outgrew QuickBooks, they turned to Business Central with Bond Consulting. The results?

PROVEN DYNAMICS 365 BUSINESS CENTRAL CONSULTANTS

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Business Central ERP Implementation Services

With 20+ years of ERP experience and hundreds of successful deployments, Bond Consulting Services brings the expertise, and the efficiency, to keep your project moving. 

We use a structured, proven methodology to reduce risk and drive success. As a trusted Microsoft Partner, we deliver Business Central implementations on time and on budget. 

Explore What Business Central Could Do for Your Business

LEARN HOW MANUFACTURERS ARE LEVERAGING BUSINESS CENTRAL

News & Insights from BCS

Project Online Retirement: What Businesses Need to Do Before September 2026

Daniel Dix

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May 7, 2026
For years, Project Online, Microsoft’s cloud-hosted project and portfolio management (PPM) solution, built on SharePoint Online has played a central role in enterprise environments, supporting everything from detailed scheduling to…

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Implementation Packages

Clayton Jones

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April 29, 2026
If you’re like 99% of our clients, you’re trying to rein in the soaring costs of technology. It’s a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, you understand that you…

Doing More With the Team You Have: What BCS is Changing with AI

Jackie Gant

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April 29, 2026
AI is everywhere right now, but what feels different is the pace. For the first time in a long time, small and mid-sized businesses are adopting new technology just as quickly…

Why AI Sometimes Feels Off (Even When You Have the Data)

Zoltan Orban

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April 23, 2026
Webinar: Doing More With the Team You Have | What BCS is Changing About AIApril 28 @ 12:00 PM PT/3:00 PM ETRegister Now!Most small and mid-sized businesses aren't behind on…

What 200% ROI from Business Central Really Looks Like

Jackie Gant

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April 13, 2026
Where ROI actually shows up from finance efficiency to operational visibility Forrester says Business Central delivers 200% ROI. But what does that actually look like in practice? A recent Total Economic…

Do You Need Avalara for Business Central? A Practical Guide

Clayton Jones

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April 10, 2026
Webinar: Sales Tax Works…Until It Doesn’t: Tax Complexity at Scale for Product CompaniesMay 5 @ 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ETRegister Now!Most companies focused on making, distributing, or selling products manage…

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Business Central For Manufacturers – FAQ

What is Business Central, and why is it a good fit for manufacturers?

It’s a cloud-based ERP from Microsoft that combines financials, inventory, and production in one platform. It’s ideal for manufacturers who need better visibility and scalability without complex customization.

Most manufacturers go live within 6–10 weeks using our rapid implementation model.

Yes. We offer a fixed-scope, fixed-fee approach to help you get started with predictable costs.

Business Central is built to grow with you. Add advanced features, integrations, or users over time—no need to start over.