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Rand Group’s Business Central Rapid Activation implementation plans are designed for organizations that want to get up and running quickly with a proven, fixed-scope approach. Our Rapid Activation plans focus on core Business Central capabilities, clear timelines, and predictable costs. Each plan is built to help you move to Business Central faster while laying a solid foundation for future growth.
Choose your Business Central Rapid Activation implementation plan
Rand Group offers four Rapid Activation Business Central implementation plans designed to support different levels of business complexity and functional requirements. Each plan is built on a standardized scope and proven methodology, allowing you to implement Business Central on an accelerated timeline.
Core Financials
Starting at
$25,000
$34,000
/4 weeks
General Ledger
Supports a single company setup within Business Central. This provides a centralized view of financial transactions and balances.
Accounts Payable
Includes basic accounts payable functionality using checks. Electronic payment processing is not included in this plan.
Accounts Receivable
Supports simple accounts receivable entry and tracking. This allows teams to manage customer balances and payments efficiently.
Banking
Includes basic banking functionality with manual bank reconciliation. This supports accurate cash management without automated bank feeds.
Multi-Currency
Enables transactions in multiple currencies within Business Central. Exchange rates are managed directly in the system.
Financial Reporting
Includes standard, out-of-the-box financial reports provided by Business Central. These reports support basic financial visibility without customization.
Data Migration
Covers migration of core financial data needed to get started. This includes customers, vendors, open AR, open AP, one year of general ledger history, and the chart of accounts.
Online/remote training
Includes live, remote training delivered by Rand Group consultants. Training focuses on core financial workflows and daily system use.
Business Central Insights Power BI reports
Includes access to Business Central Insights Power BI reports. These reports provide visual dashboards for financial performance and trends.
Sales Orders (Optional add-on)
Adds support for sales quotes, sales orders, and invoices using non-inventory items. This option extends the Core Financials plan for an additional $5,000 and increases the implementation timeline to 6 weeks.
Finance & Distribution
Starting at
$35,000
$47,000
/8 weeks
Core Financials +
Includes all functionality from the Core Financials implementation plan. This provides a stable financial foundation within Business Central.
Inventory and Non-Stock Items
Supports inventory and non-stock items with FIFO costing. Lot tracking and serialization are included when applicable to your business.
Sales Quotes, Orders, and Invoices
Enables standard sales processing within Business Central. Teams can create quotes, convert them to orders, and generate invoices.
Purchase Orders and Receiving
Supports purchase order creation and goods receiving. This helps manage vendor purchases and inventory flow.
Warehousing
Includes basic warehouse functionality with pick, pack, and putaway processes. This supports more structured inventory handling.
Data Migration
Includes Core Financials data migration plus inventory and sales data. This covers items, inventory quantities, price lists, open sales invoices and orders, and open purchase orders.
Online/remote training
Includes live, remote training delivered by Rand Group consultants. Training focuses on finance, inventory, sales, and purchasing workflows.
Business Central Insights Power BI Reports
Includes access to Business Central Insights Power BI reports. These dashboards provide visibility into financial and operational data.
Jobs & Project Costing
Starting at
$50,000
$68,000
/12 weeks
Finance & Distribution +
Includes all functionality from the Finance & Distribution implementation plan. This provides a complete financial, inventory, and sales foundation for project-based businesses.
Projects
Enables project and job tracking within Business Central. This allows teams to manage costs, timelines, and project structure in one system.
Timesheets with Approvals
Supports employee timesheets with built-in approval workflows. This helps ensure accurate time tracking and controlled project costing.
Work in Progress (WIP)
Includes work in progress tracking for active projects. This supports accurate financial reporting during project execution.
Revenue Recognition
Supports revenue recognition for project-based billing. This helps align revenue with project progress and accounting requirements.
Project Invoices
Enables invoicing directly from projects. This streamlines billing based on time, costs, or project milestones.
Data Migration
Includes Finance & Distribution data migration plus project-related data. This covers open projects, tasks, and employee resources.
Online/remote training
Includes live, remote training delivered by Rand Group consultants. Training focuses on project setup, time entry, billing, and reporting.
Business Central Insights Power BI Reports
Includes access to Business Central Insights Power BI reports. These dashboards provide insight into project performance and financials.
Manufacturing
Starting at
$80,000
$105,000
/16 weeks
Finance & Distribution +
Includes all functionality from the Finance & Distribution implementation plan. This provides the financial, inventory, and sales foundation needed for manufacturing operations.
Production Orders
Supports production orders with manual or automated backflushing. This helps track material consumption and production output accurately.
Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Includes setup and use of bills of materials within Business Central. This defines required components for manufactured items.
Routings
Supports routings to define production steps and operations. This helps manage production flow and resource usage.
Data Migration
Includes Finance & Distribution data migration plus manufacturing data. This covers open production orders, bills of materials, and routings.
Online/remote training
Includes live, remote training delivered by Rand Group consultants. Training focuses on production setup, processing, and reporting.
Business Central Insights Power BI Reports
Includes access to Business Central Insights Power BI reports. These dashboards provide visibility into manufacturing and financial performance.
Rand Group’s Rapid Activation implementation methodology
Rand Group got our team up and running with Business Central in just weeks. Our time frame and budget were both limited, but they worked with us to meet our needs and exceeded expectations. We’ve found a new long-term partner.
Have more complex Business Central implementation requirements?
While Rapid Activation works well for many organizations, it is not the right fit for every scenario. As businesses grow or require more specialized processes, Rand Group offers additional Business Central implementation plans designed to support higher complexity and long-term transformation. Our team can guide you to the right approach based on your current needs and future goals.
- Full digital transformation implementation: A comprehensive, end-to-end approach that redesigns business processes, systems, and reporting to fully align Business Central with your organization.
- Hybrid Business Central implementation: A flexible option that combines Rapid Activation with tailored configuration, bridging the gap between standardized plans and full digital transformation.
User adoption and post go-live support
Every one of our Business Central Rapid Activation implementation plans includes training to ensure your team is prepared to use the system from day one. Beyond initial training, Rand Group offers ongoing user adoption services that help teams stay confident, productive, and aligned as Business Central evolves. These services are designed to support long-term success after go-live, not just implementation.
- Business Central training: Role-based, hands-on training delivered during implementation to help users understand daily workflows and core system functionality.
- Post go-live support: Ongoing support services that help resolve issues, reinforce adoption, and optimize Business Central as your business processes and reporting needs change.
Why partner with Rand Group for Business Central Rapid Activation implementation?
Microsoft Partner of the Year
Rand Group was named the 2025 Microsoft Americas Channel Emerging Partner of the Year, recognizing our proven delivery across Microsoft business applications. This award reflects our deep expertise in Business Central and our ability to deliver successful implementation outcomes.
Long-term partnership and support
Rand Group focuses on building lasting relationships, not one-time implementations. With a 90% client retention rate, our customers continue working with us for ongoing support, optimization, and future growth.
Proven implementation methodology
Our Rapid Activation implementation methodology is built on standardized scope, best practices, and repeatable delivery. This approach helps reduce risk, shorten timelines, and provide predictable results across our Business Central implementation plans.
Trusted industry expertise
Our team includes Business Central consultants with strong accounting, operational, and industry-specific experience. This expertise allows us to align Business Central implementations with real-world business processes and reporting needs.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What are Business Central implementation plans?
Business Central implementation plans are structured approaches to deploying Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Rand Group’s plans define scope, timeline, and cost upfront, making it easier to choose the right implementation based on business complexity and functional needs.
What is included in Rand Group’s Business Central Rapid Activation implementation plans?
Each Rapid Activation implementation plan includes system configuration, data migration within scope, user training, and go-live support. The plans focus on standardized Business Central functionality to deliver faster timelines and predictable outcomes.
How long do Rapid Activation Business Central implementation plans take?
Rapid Activation Business Central implementation plans typically range from 4 to 16 weeks, depending on the selected plan and functional requirements. These accelerated timelines are possible because the scope is predefined and delivered using a proven methodology.
Can Business Central implementation plans be customized?
Rapid Activation implementation plans are designed around a standardized scope to maintain speed and cost control. For organizations that require customization, integrations, or advanced workflows, Rand Group offers hybrid and full digital transformation Business Central implementation plans.
Is training included in Business Central Rapid Activation implementation plans?
Yes, training is included in every Business Central Rapid Activation implementation plan. Rand Group provides role-based training to help users understand core workflows and confidently use Business Central from day one.
What support is available after go-live?
After go-live, Rand Group offers ongoing Business Central support services to reinforce user adoption and system performance. These services include troubleshooting, optimization, feature enablement, and continued training as your business evolves.
