Chat with Copilot in Business Central
What Copilot Chat actually changes for day-to-day work in Business Central, and where it earns its place.
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I’m an accountant and Business Central consultant based in Jersey. This blog is where I share field-tested notes and thoughts from real ERP projects, covering finance processes, AL development, integrations, reporting, NAV to Business Central migrations and AI.
Some of the tools and technologies that we use
What Copilot Chat actually changes for day-to-day work in Business Central, and where it earns its place.
Where to look first when database exports from Business Central fail, using telemetry to narrow the cause.
Building a custom role-centre banner and headline in Business Central.
Setting up an Entra app registration to authenticate against the Business Central API.
Configuring Making Tax Digital VAT submission in Business Central, and what HMRC actually requires.
What dimensions are, how they flow through the system, and how to set them up for clean financial analysis.
How Business Central, Dataverse and the Power Platform actually connect, and where the joins leak.

Phil is the Head of ERP at Prosperity 24/7 and has extensive experience in delivering Microsoft Dynamics. Phil has led digital projects across a wide range of industries, including utilities, government, financial services, distribution, retail, manufacturing, construction, and real estate development.
Microsoft Dynamics consultant and expert in implementation, solution design, business analysis, training, and project management
AL developer specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central customisations, extensions, and integrations
Qualified accountant and former Financial Controller with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Explore some the business solutions I blog about
Business Central is Microsoft’s all-in-one ERP for small and medium businesses. It handles finance, sales, purchasing, inventory, and projects in one system, helping streamline operations and improve decision-making. Cloud-based and tightly integrated with Microsoft 365, it’s flexible, scalable, and great for growing businesses.
Power BI is Microsoft’s analytics tool that transforms data into interactive reports and dashboards, helping businesses make smarter decisions with real-time insights.
Power Platform is Microsoft’s low-code suite for automation and app development. It includes Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents, with AI Builder for intelligent automation and Copilot for AI-powered assistance. Seamlessly integrates with Business Central and Microsoft 365