Get the Most From Your Business Central Trial
Whether you are about to start a trial or you are already exploring one, we are here to help. There is no pressure and no obligation. Choose your path below and we will guide you through.
Where are you with your trial?
Let Us Help You Get the Most From It
You have downloaded a trial and want a hand navigating the platform. We will walk you through the features that matter for your industry, at your pace, with no obligation to go any further.
Free Guided Support
- 30 free minutes per month for 3 months
- Industry-specific feature walkthrough
- Help configuring sample data for realistic testing
- Honest assessment of fit for your business
Where Are You Right Now?
There is no wrong place to be. Whether you are just looking or ready to have a conversation, we are here to help at your pace.
- Just exploring - navigate the trial environment
- Comparing options - honest guidance on fit
- Ready to talk - discuss your specific requirements
Everyone starts somewhere
Just Exploring
You are looking at what Business Central can do. No commitment needed. We can help you navigate the trial environment.
Comparing Options
You are evaluating BC against other systems. We can provide honest guidance on whether BC is the right fit for your requirements.
Ready to Talk
You have seen enough to know BC could work. Let us discuss your specific requirements and show you what a tailored implementation looks like.
You do not need to decide anything today. The trial is yours to explore at your own pace.
A Suggested Path Through Your Trial
The Business Central trial lasts 30 days. Here is a gentle guide to help you make the most of that time, but feel free to explore in whatever order suits you.
Week 1: Navigate and Understand
Take your time exploring the role centre, navigating between modules and understanding the menu structure. We suggest running through a basic purchase-to-payment and order-to-cash cycle using the sample company data to get a feel for the platform.
Week 2: Industry-Specific Features
This is where it starts to get interesting. Focus on the features that matter for your sector. If you are in manufacturing, explore production orders and BOMs. Distribution? Look at warehouse management. Professional services? Try the Projects module. We can help you identify which areas are most relevant.
Week 3: Test Your Scenarios
Try replicating a real business scenario from your company. Create a customer, enter an order, process it through to invoice. This is where you start to see how the platform would handle your day-to-day operations, and we are happy to walk through this with you.
Week 4: Reflect and Ask Questions
By now you will have a good sense of whether Business Central feels right for your business. If you would like to talk through what you have found, ask remaining questions or simply get a second opinion, we are here for that conversation whenever you are ready.
Features Worth Exploring for Your Sector
In the trial, navigate to Manufacturing > Production Orders. The sample company (Cronus) includes production BOMs and routings. Create a released production order for an item that has a production BOM. Observe how materials are automatically calculated and capacity is reserved. Note: the trial uses the Premium edition by default, so all manufacturing features are available.
Navigate to Warehouse > Warehouse Receipts and Warehouse Shipments. Try processing a purchase order through warehouse receipt and put-away. Then create a sales order and process it through pick and shipment. This demonstrates the end-to-end warehouse workflow that is critical for distribution operations.
Navigate to Projects > Projects and explore the sample project structures. Create a new project with task lines, assign a budget and then post time and expenses against it. Run the WIP calculation to see how Business Central handles Work in Progress recognition. This is the core workflow for professional services firms.
Get Started With a Free 30-Day Trial
You have not started a trial yet but you are curious about Business Central. We can help you get set up and guide your initial exploration so you spend your time on the features that matter most to your business.
1. Start Your Free Trial
Microsoft offers a free 30-day Business Central trial. No credit card required. You will get a fully functional environment with sample data (the Cronus company) so you can explore immediately.
2. Read Our Trial Guide
We have written a step-by-step article that walks you through downloading and setting up your trial. It covers what to expect, how to navigate the interface, and which features to explore first for your industry.
3. Book a Guided Session
Once your trial is running, book a free 30-minute call with one of our consultants. We will configure your trial with sample data relevant to your industry and walk through the features that matter most to your business.
What We Can Do to Help
- Configure your trial with industry-relevant sample data
- Walk you through the features that matter for your sector
- Provide honest guidance on whether BC is the right fit
- Help you replicate real business scenarios in the trial
- Answer questions about licensing, pricing, and deployment
- 30 free minutes per month for 3 months, no obligation
Would You Like a Hand With Your Trial?
Book a free 30-minute call with a consultant who understands your industry. We will help you focus on the features that matter and give you an honest view of whether Business Central is the right fit. No pressure, no obligation, just practical guidance.