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Why sales teams need to adapt to the subscription economy

  The “subscription economy,” in which pay-per-product companies are transitioning to subscription-based business models, has transformed the ERP software industry . Software as a Service (SaaS) as a percentage of total enterprise software revenue rose from just 6% in 2010  to 75% in 2018 , totaling more than $380 billion annually. These days, the subscription model has spread well beyond software to  a wide array  of other industries, from airlines to health and wellness. What's less appreciated is how the subscription economy can be weaponised against sales teams that fail to adapt to the changing landscape. The results of a  recent EY study  show that only 55% of respondents feel their businesses are ready to shift to the subscription model. Respondents were concerned their sales teams lacked the talent, skills and infrastructure needed to successfully sell their products on a subscription basis. No department within a company will be more affected by th...

Three Ways Sales and Marketing Alignment Reduces Costs

Many professionals operate in a distributed work environment, so even when colleagues are in the same office, sales and marketing are often misaligned. Ideally, sales and marketing colleagues would use the same solution, benefiting from each other’s data and insights. Organizations that proactively align their strategies reap benefits—the obvious one accelerated digital sales. Read this e-book produced by Microsoft about how having a consistent, seamless experience for customers when selling Dynamics 365 can lower customer acquisition costs and most importantly, enable increased revenue. Subscribe and stay connected. Download the e-book for details on the three ways sales and marketing alignment benefits buyers and sellers. Read More...

Why sales teams need to adapt to the subscription economy

The subscription economy is booming. It empowers customers by removing entry barriers and providing personalized content. Today it’s common for younger consumers to expect to pay a fee at regular intervals for access to a product or service. While the model has had popularity with software and entertainment, it is now normal across travel, health, and more. In this Forbes article, learn what executives are saying about how, since canceling a subscription is easy, the key to profitability is the length of the subscription. Sales teams must embrace this new economy and present a unique value proposition that sets them apart. The focus now is long-term growth versus short-term revenue. #Metisc #MSDyn365 Read More...

Connect your business to drive productivity and profits

Many businesses fall into common traps: • siloed data • poor pricing decisions • unsecured data • inability to pivot or keep up with faster-moving competitors With Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you can connect operations across your business and supercharge your growth. Legacy systems can’t always manage the complexity of a growing business. Incomplete data and tedious reporting can create blind spots that lead to faulty decision-making. With Dynamics 365, you can create a single source of truth by seamlessly sharing data across every line of business, helping your employees work faster and smarter. See some of the reasons 92% of ERP adopters report success, and some of the risks for lagging behind, in this detailed infographic. Read More...

Why your business should be based on the recurring revenue model

It’s possible to build a successful business on one-off sales, but it’s difficult and not always sustainable. If you’re thinking about starting your own business or taking the one you currently have to a new level, then you really need to consider the recurring revenue model. Whether you’re in the business of software, content creation, physical products, or productized services, the recurring revenue model is based on predictable revenues occurring at regular intervals—and that might just be the secret to success. Read More...

Kenyan company improves food quality from farm to fork with Microsoft cloud solutions

Farmer’s Choice has been delivering quality meat products to Kenyan tables for 40 years. The customer-oriented company uses advanced technologies with the existing agriculture ecosystem to enhance productivity, ensure food safety and quality, and reduce waste. The coordination of all activities in Microsoft cloud solutions— Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure with Internet of Things (IoT) sensors—gives the company unmatched visibility over the entire lifecycle of production, allowing it to respond to supply and demand changes proactively. Read More...

Adapt faster—gain flexibility to create adjustable financial and operating models

The world today moves fast, and you need the flexibility to adapt quickly to disruption, the competition, and daily challenges. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central connects teams across finance, sales, service, and operations so you can monitor insights and pivot when needed. Sign up to stay connected. We can help you get the most from your ERP. Read More...

Essential Key Performance Indicators for Small and Mid-Size Business

Industries, customers, and markets change. Even where and how we work is changing rapidly. As are, no doubt, your business strategies, goals, objectives, services, and products. The ability to quickly diversify, scale, and change your business models is a competitive advantage in any market. Understanding your customers’ opinions, attitudes, and emotional connections to your brand is called brand sentiment. This leading indicator can help inform how you’re doing in terms of your customer experience, product quality, price competitiveness, and loyalty. Sign up to stay in touch and download the e-book “Essential Key Performance Indicators for Small and Mid-Size Business.” See how easily and accurately you can measure business outcomes from brand sentiment, and let us know when you’re ready to make a change. Read More...

How To Use Direct Email in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales

  Ever wonder how to use direct email in quick campaign or you simply want to send direct email to your old opportunity list to reengage with them again before dropping them off permanently.   We have question from customer who would like to have the ability to send email to clients in bulk especially if they have the email template without ever using the quick campaign option. The answer is Yes, you could. So, for today tips we will show you the simple configuration to made the email bulk rather straightforward to do and accelerating your campaign speed quickly. Please watch the quick demo video about sending direct email in  Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales.