Scared of losing data
The biggest fear. Years of contacts, invoices, history, payroll records — what if something goes missing? That fear is why businesses stay on the wrong platform for years.
Migration
Xero to Business Central Migration and Conversion Service
Converting, changing, or migrating from Xero to Business Central is usually about moving up to broader operational control without losing finance history or business continuity. We handle the full Xero to Business Central migration service end to end for Australian businesses.
Xero finance data, reporting structures, core modules, approvals, and connected systems scoped, migrated, and validated. Fixed-price scope, careful staging, and a cutover plan your team can actually work with.
- AU-wide Perth-based · servicing Australia
- 18+ yrs In custom software
- Zero Downtime migrations
- Fixed Price scopes, no surprises
- 100% Australian team
Xero to Microsoft Business Central Migration
Move from Xero to Business Central with a structured ERP migration plan
Switching from Xero to Microsoft Business Central is a big decision, and the migration is usually the part businesses dread most. What about the historical data? What about payroll? What about the integrations?
We handle the lot. Chart of accounts, contacts, invoices, bills, inventory, purchase orders, historical transactions, reporting structures and multi-entity data — extracted from Xero, cleaned, transformed, and loaded into Microsoft Business Central. Validated at every step.
HELLO PEOPLE is a Perth-based software consultancy. We deliver fixed-price migrations for businesses across Australia — Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and everywhere in between.
How it runs
A Xero to Business Central migration, end to end
Three stages. No surprises. Your live Xero data stays untouched until cutover — delivered personally by the founder.
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Week 0
Discovery & Mapping
15-minute scoping call. We map your Xero setup, the chart-of-accounts, tracking categories and operational data that needs to translate to Business Central, and the cleanup decisions to make on the way. Fixed-price quote inside 48 hours.
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Weeks 1–N
Sandbox Migration & Parallel-Run
Full migration run in a Business Central sandbox environment first. Both systems then run in parallel for two weeks — every transaction, contact, balance and report cross-checked against the source. No risk to live operations.
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Cutover
Go-Live & Handover
Production cutover on a planned window — typically a weekend. Team training, monitoring active, 30 days post-launch support. Xero safely retired with full history preserved.
Sound Familiar?
Why businesses delay this migration
These are the fears we hear every week. All of them are solvable with proper scoping and a structured migration process.
Downtime during the switch
Your team needs to keep working. Nobody can afford a week where the system is offline and invoices cannot go out or staff cannot be rostered.
Messy data in the old system
Duplicates, outdated contacts, broken formatting — if you bring that mess into the new system, you have just migrated the problem.
Reporting continuity
Your accountant, auditor or management team needs historical reports to still make sense after the move. Broken reporting is a deal-breaker.
Connected systems break
Integrations with other platforms — CRM, payroll, eCommerce — need to work with the new system from day one. Not after a few weeks of scrambling.
Cost blowouts
The migration was quoted at one price but kept growing. Scope creep, unexpected complexity, hidden charges — the project ends up costing double what was promised.
What We Migrate
Xero to Microsoft Business Central migration — what is included
Every migration is different, but here is what we typically cover for a Xero to Microsoft Business Central conversion.
Full data extraction and migration
Everything in Xero — chart of accounts, contacts, invoices, bills, inventory, purchase orders, historical transactions, reporting structures and multi-entity data — extracted, transformed and loaded into Microsoft Business Central.
We validate counts, balances and data integrity at every step. Nothing gets silently dropped.
Microsoft Business Central configuration and setup
We configure Microsoft Business Central to match your business structure — entities, departments, cost centres, approval workflows, user roles and security.
Not a vanilla install. A system configured to how you actually operate.
Integration rebuild
Any integrations you had with Xero — CRM, eCommerce, payroll, job management — need rebuilding on Microsoft Business Central. We handle those too.
The goal is that the day you go live on Microsoft Business Central, everything your team uses is connected.
Team training and change management
Moving to an ERP is a bigger change than swapping accounting software. We train each department on their specific workflows in Microsoft Business Central.
Onboarding documentation, quick-reference guides and a support channel for the first month.
Parallel running and cutover
We run both systems in parallel for an agreed period. Your team validates the data, tests workflows, and builds confidence before the final switch.
There is always a rollback plan. Nobody gets forced off the old system until the new one is proven.
Pricing
How we price Xero to Microsoft Business Central migrations
Price moves with modules in scope, custom fields, approvals, inventory depth, multi-entity structure, connected systems, and cutover complexity. Here is how we scope it.
Migration audit call
Tell us what must survive in Business Central, what workflows or reports cannot break, and whether the move fits one fixed-price migration or needs phased delivery.
Fixed-price migration scope
Once data scope, workflow rebuilds, connected systems, and cutover risk are clear, you get fixed-price scope covering cleansing, migration, validation, and go-live. No open-ended estimates.
Phase history and integrations separately
If the move includes heavy history, connected systems, or adjacent rebuild work, we can split it into core migration first, then history, then integrations. Each phase has its own price and sign-off.
Our Process
From Xero to Microsoft Business Central — step by step
A structured process so you know what is happening at each stage. No ambiguity, no surprises.
Why us
Why HELLO PEOPLE for your migration
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Fixed-price, always
You get a clear price before we start. No hourly billing that spirals. No surprise invoices.
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100% Australian team
Your data is handled entirely by our Perth-based team. No offshore processing, no third-party access.
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Zero downtime
Your team keeps working in Xero while we prepare Microsoft Business Central. The cutover is planned, tested and clean.
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Data cleansing included
We do not just move your data — we clean it first. Duplicates, stale records and formatting issues are fixed before they reach Microsoft Business Central.
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Reporting continuity
Historical reports, BAS data, compliance records — we validate that Microsoft Business Central gives you the same numbers as Xero for any given period.
We had been putting off the switch for over a year. They made it painless — scoped it clearly, migrated everything, and our team was up and running in Microsoft Business Central within weeks. The data was cleaner than it had been in years.
Industries
Xero to Microsoft Business Central migration by industry
Different industries have different data and compliance requirements. Here is how we help.
Trades & Field Services
Job completed in the field? Invoicing and payroll need to work from day one on Microsoft Business Central. We migrate everything your field team depends on.
Manufacturing & Wholesale
Multi-entity, inventory, procurement — all mapped and migrated to Microsoft Business Central with supplier and product data intact.
Professional Services
Time billing, project tracking and client invoicing — migrated so your team does not miss a beat.
Hospitality
Roster data, tips, casual loading and supplier invoices — all moved cleanly to Microsoft Business Central without disrupting service.
Retail & eCommerce
Product costs, sales data and inventory values — transferred to Microsoft Business Central so your financials stay accurate across channels.
Mining & Resources
Complex payroll, multi-site cost centres and compliance reporting — migrated and validated against your existing books.
FAQs
Common questions about Xero to Business Central migration and conversion
How much does a Xero to Microsoft Business Central migration cost?
Every migration is different — data volume, complexity, connected integrations and the platforms involved all affect the scope. We assess your specific Xero setup, map out exactly what needs to happen, and give you a fixed price before any work starts. No hourly billing, no open-ended estimates. Book a free no-obligation scoping call and we will give you a clear number.
How long does the migration take?
A typical Xero to Microsoft Business Central migration takes 2 – 4 months. We give you a realistic timeline during scoping — not a best-case estimate.
Will we lose any data during the switch?
No. We extract everything from Xero, validate counts and balances at each step, and keep your source system untouched until you are confident the migration is complete. There is always a rollback option.
Can our team keep working during the migration?
Yes. We plan the migration so your team continues using Xero until cutover. We run parallel systems where needed so there is no operational gap.
Do you clean up our data before migrating?
Yes — data cleansing is included. Duplicates are merged, dead records removed, formats standardised and field mappings validated before anything moves to Microsoft Business Central.
Do you handle the integrations with other systems?
Yes. Any platforms connected to Xero — accounting, CRM, payroll, eCommerce — need reconnecting to Microsoft Business Central. We handle the full integration layer so everything works from day one.
Is our data secure during the migration?
Yes. All data is processed by our Australian team. We use secure, encrypted connections and never store credentials. Your Xero data is not modified — we extract a copy for transformation and loading.
Do you only work with Perth businesses?
We are based in Perth but work Australia-wide. Around half our clients are in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. Remote delivery is standard for us.
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Describe your current Xero setup, the Business Central modules you need, any inventory, entity, payroll, or reporting requirements, and your target timeline. We will come back with a clear migration plan and fixed-price scope.
Prefer a quick chat? Call 0425 531 127. We answer the phone in Perth.
