Like a lot of Microsoft products, Dynamics CRM is pretty intuitive. That’s because Microsoft cornered the market years ago with their office products and has used that time to hone their offering. So all of the tools in the Dynamics 365 universe have a similar look and feel that is comfortable to the average user.

Cloud computing has changed everything. It’s allowed smaller businesses access to the same tools enterprise organizations had been using for competitive advantage.

The latest news this summer from Microsoft is a new upgrade that allows you to recover files instantly from Azure VM backup. With a little cloud technology, Microsoft made the move to improve performance, security, and the customer experience, all in one swift upgrade. 

If you’re a small business, you understand exactly how cash flow is tied to financial reporting. If you don’t know how much is in the corporate bank account, you may not be able to make payroll or pay quarterly taxes.

In July 2017 Microsoft held their inspire partner conference and announced it would be adding features to their Office 365 subscription to improve business to business invoicing. The new offering, Microsoft Invoicing, was designed for the small to mid-size business and helps improve estimation, invoicing, and B2B payment processing. You can access the software online or via a phone app, which makes it a great, intuitive resource for small business owners on the go.

Managing your human resources is perhaps the most delicate and important task you handle for your business. If you mess up the paperwork that comes with managing these teams, it could make your human resource functions much more challenging. It could also make your employees very unhappy – and unproductive.

It’s safe to say that the supply chain affects everyone in your business. A break in the chain can negatively affect order shipment, sales, billing, distributors, and more. Microsoft Dynamics has developed a way for companies to manage the supply chain more effectively and provide a long-term boost for your business model.

ERP software has been in use by big businesses for years, serving as the foundation behind a plethora of very effective growth strategies. These companies use ERP to analyze and process data, turning it into business intelligence that improves workflows and overall efficiency. ERP even helps enterprises to increase sales and gain more control over their finances.

How would you like to make your own phone app? Microsoft Dynamics 365 PowerApps, a PaaS model available in the cloud, makes app creation easy. 

At the risk of sounding like Captain Obvious, we think it’s safe to say that the goal of most businesses is to grow and expand. Crucial to this expansion is an increase in sales and the continuing capture of market share.