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Corporate digitization was the main goal of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) when choosing Microsoft Dynamics to take on the challenge. CCBA had numerous infrastructure issues and they needed to improve the ability of the different parts of the company to work and collaborate seamlessly. When they adopted Microsoft solutions—including Dynamics 365, Azure, and Microsoft 365—their financial operations improved. Customer relationships were strengthened, and they were able to drive HR capabilities through modernized analytic models. Watch the close-captioned video for inspiration about how the company combined customer engagement, security, and analytics into a single platform. Read More...

Fast-track your nonprofit’s goals with cloud ERP Today’s cloud-based, modular enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems can adapt to practically any organizational model. Many of the most highly regarded and effective nonprofits rely on ERP to bring greater agility and simplicity to their management of financials, constituent services, and engagements with members and donors. Most of them deployed an ERP system, with the assistance of a knowledgeable partner, to replace bulky, limited, disconnected software tools that could stand in the way of mission success. An ERP system can help your organization thrive, too. In “Savvy SMB Leader’s Guide to Cloud ERP,” Microsoft discusses how ERP can enable a level of agility and visibility that can help nonprofits succeed in challenging, unpredictable times. Reading this guide, you’ll learn what an ERP solution like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can do to assist you in aligning people and processes...

Today’s sales team needs more than traditional sales force automation to respond to an unpredictable selling environment that includes rapidly changing buyer preferences, sudden changes in business outlook, and fast-moving competitors. Dynamics 365 Sales gives partners an adaptive selling solution to help sales teams put customers first. At the center of the solution is an adaptive, intelligent system—prebuilt and ready to go—that actively monitors myriad signals and distills them into actionable insights, so sales teams can anticipate buyer needs and deliver friction-free buying experiences. Sign up to stay connected. We’ll help you collaborate with peers to accelerate revenue. Read More...

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. Read More...

Since the pandemic, the amount of time buyers spend with sellers has dropped significantly. In fact, 80% of the buyers’ time is spent researching online and discussing matters internally. In the last part of this 3-part partner-facing-only infographic series about how to be a Microsoft 365 & Dynamics 365 Sales Professional, get training on how to respond to potential customer objections—whether in person or online. Be proactive and learn about customer concerns in advance. Be ready to answer questions they have about how Dynamics 365 can integrate with Gmail and how alternative financial/ERPs connect with Dynamics 365 Business Central to offer a seamless user experience built on a common data model. Bonus! Watch the linked video and learn how to accelerate digital selling with Dynamics 365. (Note: This infographic is partner-facing only.) Read More...

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...

Columbia Sportswear chose Microsoft 365 as their marketing partner to help market their clothing and product lines so that active people can stay active outdoors. Microsoft Dynamics 365 has transformed the way they run their retail operations and backend, allowing them to expand capacity and reduce checkout times. Microsoft Connected Store enables the company to gain a better understanding of the customer journey. And, with Dynamics 365 Commerce, technology moves faster than Columbia ever imagined, allowing the company to keep up with its customers and keep employees doing what they love by digitally transforming and streamlining operations. Thanks to increased staffing efficiency, faster, more flexible customer service, and increased inventory awareness, Columbia has been able to thrive and keep their passion for the great outdoors alive. Read More...

Today’s macro-economic environment affects businesses of all sizes and is forcing change globally. In this Yahoo Finance article, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shares his perspectives on the economy, why the right technology is the ultimate productivity tool, and how Microsoft is adjusting. “All of the macroeconomic headwinds that all of us face — none of us are immune — the tailwind we at least as a company have is our ability to deliver these solutions. Software is ultimately the biggest deflationary force businesses can use,” Nadella says. Read More...

The pandemic fundamentally changed B2B buying and selling, with 42% of US sellers reporting that their organization has fewer salespeople than before COVID-19. In this second part of a partner-facing-only infographic series about how to be a Microsoft 365 & Dynamic 365 Sales Professional, get sample questions sellers should ask to take the conversation to Business Decision Makers (BDMs). Check out the table with references to specific questions for specific management audiences. Whether you’re selling to SMBs and have an opportunity to talk to a Sales Executive, Sales Manager, or Sales Operations Manager, these helpful tips will set you in forward motion. (Note: This infographic is partner-facing only.) Read More...

Simplify IT management and reduce costs with Microsoft 365—all while empowering team members to work securely from anywhere, on any device. By eliminating redundant solutions, simplifying IT management, and enhancing digital protection, companies can do more with less.  Sign up for our mailing list to learn why Microsoft 365 is a better way to work. Let’s stay connected! Read More...

Microsoft 365 helps you work smarter and faster with tools to build and manage your business, stay connected with customers, and safeguard your data. Plus, it simplifies IT management while reducing costs. In fact, you can save more than 60% with Microsoft 365 compared to a patchwork of point solutions. Simply put, it’s a better way to work. Discover how Microsoft 365 can help you meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world so you can do more with less. Learn more. Read More...

The pandemic fundamentally changed B2B buying and selling, as 42% of US sellers report their organization has fewer salespeople than before COVID-19. At the same time, the average buying committee has grown from 11 to 17 members, but the amount of time buyers spend with sellers has dropped to 17%—over 80% of the buyers’ time is spent researching online and discussing matters internally. Microsoft has fundamentally upended the sales culture, and with help from the Activate Digital Sales solution space, you can take advantage of prioritized cases to unlock data to discover your next opportunity Sign up to stay connected. We’ll help you understand customers so that you can personalize every sale. Read More...