Every time we sit down with a new food company, we ask the same question: What’s driving you up the wall right now? And without fail, someone says “spreadsheets.”

Fed up with slow response times, system downtime or a lack of industry expertise? Then it sounds like it’s time to move your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central support to Tecman, where proactive service, specialist knowledge and long-term partnership are part and parcel of what we do. Find out what switching partner involves in our step-by-step guide.

When creating sandbox systems, you might find yourself wanting to restrict which users can access the new test environment. Luckily, if you have access to the Business Central Admin Centre and can make Security Groups within Microsoft 365, this is now quick and easy to achieve.

Dry January isn’t just a trend anymore; it’s a lifestyle shift. In 2025, 15.5 million Brits pledged to go alcohol-free for the month (Alcohol Change). Big brands are jumping on board: Lucky Saint is now the official beer of the Dry January challenge, and Majestic Wine saw a 600% spike in no- and low-alcohol sales since 2022 (The Drinks Business).

We’re back with another Making Tax Delightful: the second blog in our mini-series shining a light on some quick and easy ways to make your VAT return a smoother and less worrying process. 

Inflation isn’t just a buzzword; it's a harsh reality for UK food and drink manufacturers and distributors. In June 2025, food prices surged by 3.7% year-on-year—the fastest rate since March 2024, driven by climate-hit harvests, higher labour, energy, and packaging costs (The Guardian).