{"id":34,"date":"2023-11-01T03:22:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T10:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mibuso.com\/blogs\/alexchow\/2010\/01\/27\/implementing-nav-navision-through-a-3rd-party-consultanttxt\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T05:27:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:27:29","slug":"implementing-dynamics-365-business-central-through-3rd-party-consultants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apcdynamics.com\/articles\/implementing-dynamics-365-business-central-through-3rd-party-consultants\/","title":{"rendered":"Implementing Dynamics 365 Business Central through a 3rd party Consultant"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h1>\n

As we dive into the world of Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations, let’s not beat around the bush: the technical side of things, as complex as it may seem, is rarely the real challenge. Dynamics 365 Business Central<\/a><\/strong> boasts a swift implementation process and enviable customization options, making it a darling among small to mid-sized businesses. But, as is often the case, our real conundrums stem from people, not programs.<\/p>\n

One of the stickiest situations you might find yourself in is dealing with third-party consultants hired by the end-user company to lead the implementation for ERP software implementation. Now, I’ve seen my fair share of these scenarios, and let’s just say they can be… tricky.<\/p>\n

Foot in the Door<\/h1>\n

Perhaps, this is one of the bad side affects our industry has brought on to ourselves. With a landscape cluttered with Microsoft Partners (or Cloud Solution Provider \u2014 not knowing what they’re doing (or as some people call them: crooks), it’s natural for clients to feel fearful that their implementation will fail. Their fear of a botched implementation is as real as it gets especially if they’ve been burned at least once.<\/p>\n

And who could blame them? It’s only natural for them to seek a safety net, a third-party consultant to act as their guiding star, their beacon of objectivity through the murky waters of transition. They’re just trying to shield their investment from the storm of uncertainty, hoping to steer clear of the all-too-common shipwreck of a failed implementation.<\/p>\n

Many third-party consultants in the accounting software industry come equipped with extensive experience. They often hold certifications, possess a background as a CPA and\/or have a MBA degree. They may also maintain strong relationships or friendships with company owners or top executives, and may have even played a role in developing or selling the previous system being replaced with Dynamics 365 Business Central.<\/p>\n

Challenges<\/h1>\n

When working with third-party consultants who have previously worked with the client, they can be set in their ways about how things should move forward. Your job is to work with them effectively and persuade them that your approach to implementing the project is the right one.<\/p>\n

Yet, working with third-party consultants can be tricky. Some common issues include:<\/p>\n