AI
1 in 3 UK Businesses Use AI, But Staff Are Already Ahead
In short: AI use among UK businesses has almost tripled since late 2023, and around one in three now use it. But the latest ONS figures hide a bigger number: 55% of employees say they
AI
46% of UK Businesses Using AI Give Staff Zero Training
In short: Nearly half of UK businesses that use AI (46%) have given staff no training in it, according to the latest ONS data. Adoption has raced ahead while capability has been left behind, and
Business Central
Visual Production Scheduling for Business Central: What VAPS Actually Does
Overview Most manufacturers reach a point where the spreadsheet stops working. This post walks through a live demo of VAPS, the visual production scheduler for Business Central, and what it changes for planners on the
Warehouse Management
Distribution and Wholesale: Managing Multi-Channel Orders in Business Central
Overview This post looks at how Business Central brings order data together across web, EDI and phone channels for wholesale distributors. It covers the problems caused by fragmented systems and shows how automation improves accuracy,
Shopify
Does the Shopify Connector Cost Extra with Business Central?
Overview This post breaks down what the Shopify connector costs when you run Business Central, and what sits outside the licence. It covers Business Central and Shopify subscription costs, the point where B2B selling changes
Business Central
Business Central 2026 Release Wave 2: Update 29.0 Preview
Overview This post walks through the features Microsoft has published for Business Central 2026 Release Wave 2, based on the update 29.0 public preview. You will also find what the retirement of Release Plans means for how
Business Central
Business Central Release Plans Are Retiring: What Changes Now
Overview Microsoft has started publishing Business Central roadmap content to the AI at Work roadmap, and Release Planner closes in November. This post covers what changed this month, what moves across before the deadline, and
Financial Management
UK E-Invoicing: What the 2029 Mandate Means for Your Finance Team
Overview This post explains what UK finance teams need to know about the mandatory e-invoicing rules arriving in April 2029. It covers what HMRC has confirmed so far, what remains open ahead of Budget 2026, and practical
Sales Optimisation
What Is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales? A Guide for UK SMEs
Overview This guide explains what Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales is, what it does day to day and which businesses get the most from it. You will also find a plain breakdown of licensing, pricing and how the system connects
Shopify
Shopify B2B and Business Central: What the 2026 Plan Change Means for Wholesalers
Shopify opened its native B2B features to Basic, Grow and Advanced plans on 2 April 2026, ending the Shopify Plus requirement that priced most UK SMEs out of trade selling online. This post covers what standard plans now include, which features still need Plus, how the Business Central connector handles B2B orders, and where it stops short.