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7 Tips for Using Dynamics 365 for Inventory Management

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jul 8, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Quick Answer: Microsoft Dynamics Inventory Management

  • What is Microsoft Dynamics Inventory Management? It’s a centralized platform that helps businesses track, forecast, and control inventory efficiently.
  • Who should use it? Any business — from small manufacturers to enterprise retailers — that needs accurate stock visibility, automation, and multi-location control.
  • Why choose Microsoft? The Microsoft inventory management system offers real-time insights, seamless integrations, and automation tools tailored for modern supply chains.
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How to Use Microsoft Dynamics for Your Accounting Team

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jul 8, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Quick Answer: Microsoft Dynamics Accounting

  • What is Microsoft Dynamics accounting? A powerful cloud-based solution to manage financial operations efficiently.
  • Why choose it? Automates key tasks, offers scalability, and integrates with Microsoft 365 apps.
  • Who is it for? Ideal for SMBs seeking robust financial reporting, automation, and secure cloud tools.
  • How much does it cost? Microsoft Dynamics accounting pricing varies based on modules and users.
  • Can it grow with your business? Yes — scale from Business Central to Dynamics 365 Finance as you expand.
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Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats Facing Dynamics 365 Users (and How to Counter Them)

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jul 1, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Every company that relies on internet-connected tools must deal with the potential of cyberattacks. Hackers continually seek ways to gain unauthorized access to platforms like Microsoft Dynamics 365 and exploit any existing vulnerabilities. This article addresses the most significant Dynamics 365 cybersecurity threats users encounter and provides solutions for mitigating them. By following these guidelines, you can help ensure that bad actors don’t get the chance to damage your company’s reputation and put the data you protect at risk.  

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Dynamics 365 Migration Guide: A 7-Step Process

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jun 23, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Planning a data migration is a tricky process, but it’s vital to keeping up with the latest updates to CRM software that can improve the productivity of your team. However, there are a tremendous number of pitfalls that can be incredibly stressful if you’re not prepared. Making sure your team’s workflows are in sync with the new software is just as important as migrating the data. But that’s not all; cleaning up the data and mapping the features are just as important as using a test environment before deploying the software.

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How to Handle Prepayments in Business Central

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jun 17, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Some companies make prepayments, or advanced payments, for goods and services they will need in the future. They get classified as assets on balance sheets until the organization realizes the benefits. After delivering a product or service, that prepayment gets entered on the income statement. You typically see prepayments for insurance, software subscriptions, and service contracts. Construction firms make prepayments when ordering materials or subcontractor services. 

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Topics: Business Central

What Is Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation and When Should You Use It?

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jun 10, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Project managers often bounce from one solution to another to accurately track project details. There’s one solution to assign tasks to users for completion, then another to log time and ensure that deadlines are being hit. This often requires a lot of manual updates, which can lead to data entry mistakes. 

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5 Tips for Business Central Setup

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jun 3, 2025 10:00:00 AM

One of the main benefits of using Dynamics 365 Business Central as your ERP is the flexibility it provides when it comes to setup. The platform adapts to fit the needs of multiple industries, from finance to healthcare. However, there are some basic steps every company should perform during the initial setup. This article goes over best practices for ensuring that your Dynamics 365 Business Central setup works how it needs to help your employees work more effectively. 

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Topics: Business Central

How to Create a Plugin for Dynamics 365

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jun 3, 2025 9:00:00 AM

While Dynamics 365 provides organizations with various ready-to-use business features, your company may have a business scenario that requires something more customized. For that reason, Microsoft made it possible for developers to create Dynamics 365 plugins to handle those situations. We’re going to walk you through the basics of  how to create a plugin for Dynamics 365.

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Is MS Dynamics 365 CRM the Best Microsoft CRM System?

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on May 27, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Regardless of your customer base, your company's reputation depends on how well you manage their expectations. This can mean anything from ensuring the correct product is delivered by the projected due date to responding quickly to queries sent through different online channels. Microsoft Dynamics 365 provides organizations with a powerful CRM solution. You can integrate sales, marketing, and customer service functions in a single space. 

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Topics: Dynamics CRM

The 3 Best ERP Systems for Construction Businesses

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on May 20, 2025 10:00:00 AM

The U.S. spent 2.2 trillion dollars on construction in 2024. That includes money spent on materials, tools, and the people behind the scenes charged with managing functions like finance, procurement, and supply chain management.  Many companies use ERP tools to handle these functions, with one of the most popular being Dynamics 365 for Construction. The platform offers everything organizations in the construction industry need to manage costs across different projects, including the ability to automate common business and financial workflows.

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