See cash, margins and performance in real time. Live dashboards and role-based views replace the wait for month-end reports.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Partner in Durham
Business Central and ERP from a Durham team that also runs your IT.
ES Systems was founded in 1998. Our head office is Systems House, Fulforth Farm, just outside Durham, the county town of County Durham.
If month-end means copying figures between spreadsheets, an old accounts package and a separate job system, you are not alone. It slows decisions down and makes the numbers harder to trust.
We implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for Durham businesses. It puts finance, sales, purchasing, stock and projects into one cloud system, so everyone works from the same live data.
Because we are based here, we can also provide your IT support in Durham. One team understands both your ERP and the network and devices it runs on.
Why Durham Businesses Move to Business Central
Businesses usually start looking at ERP when their first accounting system stops keeping up. The signs are familiar. Month-end takes days because data lives in different places. Managers wait for reports instead of seeing live numbers. Orders and invoices get keyed in twice. Adding a new company, site or team means another workaround.
Business Central replaces that patchwork with one system. You get live dashboards, so you do not have to wait for month-end to see how you are doing. It works with the Microsoft 365 tools your staff already use. You can send invoices from Outlook, pull data into Excel or check a payment status in Teams.
It is not just for finance teams. It also handles sales, stock, purchasing, HR and project tracking. You can start with finance and invoicing, then add more as you grow.
A PLANNED MOVE FROM SAGE
We migrate businesses from Sage 50 and Sage 200 to Business Central, with a clear plan for your data. Optional Sage integration is available if needed.
ERP AND IT FROM ONE TEAM
We provide managed IT support as well as Business Central. Durham businesses can use one partner for their network, devices, Microsoft 365 and finance system.
FIXED-PRICE PACKAGES
Know the cost before you start. Our Start-Up Bundle is £9,999 and includes the Starter, Purchase and Sales Packs.
How a Business Central Project Runs
Every project starts with how your business works today: where information breaks down, which reports you rely on and what slows your team down.
Step 1, discovery. We map your finance, sales, purchasing and reporting processes and agree what the first phase should cover.
Step 2, setup. We configure Business Central, including your general ledger, banking, tax and multi-currency if you need it. The Starter Pack covers this for £4,499.
Step 3, data. We bring across your customer and supplier records and check them before go-live.
Step 4, training and go-live. Staff get practical training based on their role. We stay on after launch to fine-tune the system as your business changes.
After go-live you can add more. Options include Power BI dashboards, approval workflows with OCR document automation, and links to your other software. Our ES Dynamics team builds custom Business Central extensions in-house rather than outsourcing them.
ES Systems is ISO 27001 certified for information security, so your financial data is handled by a team that works to a recognised standard.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where is your Business Central team based in Durham?
ES Systems is headquartered at Systems House, Fulforth Farm, Durham DH7 6TU, just outside the city. We were founded in 1998 and are a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, and we aim to reply to every Business Central enquiry the same day. Call 03333 05 05 14 to speak to the team.
How much does Business Central cost for a Durham business?
Our Business Central packages have fixed prices. The Start-Up Bundle is £9,999 and includes the Starter, Purchase and Sales Packs. The Quick Start Bundle is £12,999 and adds the Project Pack. Single packs are also listed, such as the Starter Pack at £4,499, with add-ons like payroll integration and extra reporting. See our Business Central packages.
Can you move our Durham business from Sage to Business Central?
Yes. We migrate businesses from Sage 50 and Sage 200 to Business Central. We plan the move with you, bring across your customer and supplier records, and check the data before go-live. Optional Sage integration is also available if needed. Our Sage and Business Central comparison explains the main differences.
Do we need servers in our Durham office to run Business Central?
No. Business Central runs in the cloud, so you do not need servers or a complex IT setup to keep it going. Staff can use it from the office, from home or on site, and it works with Excel, Outlook and Teams. For help with the devices and network around it, see our IT support in Durham.
How do you keep our Business Central data secure?
ES Systems is ISO 27001 certified for information security, so Durham businesses get a partner that works to a recognised standard. For extra protection we offer the Advanced Security Pack for Business Central at £2,849. It covers data loss prevention, Azure Information Protection and control of personal and sensitive data.
GET IN TOUCH
Thinking about Business Central for your Durham business? Tell us what you use now and what is not working. We aim to reply to every enquiry the same day, with clear advice and upfront costs.
In construction or running project-based work? Ask about Construct Central, our construction ERP built on Business Central, or read about Business Central for construction.
Based further south in the Tees Valley? See our page on Business Central in Darlington.
Drop us a message!
SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS
CHECK OUT THE OTHER PROBLEMS WE'VE SOLVED FOR OUR CUSTOMERS.
OUR PARTNERS
