Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is set to launch in the cloud only and will enable customers to upgrade from their basic accounting software systems to an all-in-one comprehensive business solution. Business Central brings the full power of Dynamics NAV directly to the cloud. 

So, the wraps are off on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and it's great to be able to talk about some of the cool and amazing stuff that we have seen evolving over the last five months since Directions EMEA.

It’s not just the fashion industry that is trend-led. Trends come and go! In 2020 there were a few – who remembers when everyone was buying paint and DIY supplies and shops such as B&Q and Wickes were completely wiped out? Or when you logged online and the world and his dog were baking banana bread? Another popular trend is home offices.

Last month the whole of the UK was turned on their heads when the country was essentially shut down due to Covid-19. In the construction industry building sites up and down the country turned into ghost towns, with half-finished projects and building materials manufacturers and distributors not knowing when they would be back to ‘normal’. According to IHS Markit, 75% of manufacturers they surveyed in the last month reported a drop in activity due to Covid-19. Not surprising, to say the least.  

As a Building Materials business your main focus is selling your materials to give you more profit and inevitably grow your business.

As a Building Materials business you have one main goal, to sell your products profitably. Now you couldn’t sell your products unless you have developed a base of loyal customers, as well as, a brand, USP, or identity as an organisation.