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Career DevelopmentDynamics GP 2016 Readiness Guide for consultants
Dynamics GP 2016 was released on May 1st 2016. This guide will help Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to get up-to-date with the new features, training, and resources related to this new product. New features New features - Summary Dynamics GP 2016 comes with many...
PowerApps – the new Microsoft tool for creating Business Apps
One of the most exciting announcements Microsoft made at Convergence 2015 was the launch of Microsoft PowerApps, a new business resource which allows users to create and share apps. What is PowerApps? PowerApps is a Cloud-based online platform which enables business...
Top 13 Microsoft websites for Dynamics Consultants in 2015
Microsoft Dynamics consultants constantly need updates, tools, information and training in order to deliver high-quality solutions. Gaining access to these resources can be a bit tricky, especially for independent Dynamics consultants who don’t benefit from dedicated...
2 insider secrets to negotiating a higher rate
It’s spring, and a freelancer’s fancy turns to… work. Well, let’s be honest. Freelancers are always thinking about work. Our industry’s a bit up and down at the moment - while those in the energy sector are struggling, with layoffs and rate cuts everywhere, those in...
7 tips for Microsoft Dynamics consultants – How to improve your CV
Employers receive huge amounts of CVs and don’t usually spend much time reading each one of them, which is why it’s always an advantage to spend time improving yours. As a Resource Manager at 365 Freelance, I see many Dynamics consultants’ resumes and I...
Create a great online profile – 10 tips for Microsoft Dynamics consultants
If you’re a Microsoft Dynamics consultant wanting one of those perfect Dynamics jobs, the many job portals on the Internet are among the best options for finding it. But given the high number of potential candidates on each of these websites, it’s not easy to stand...
Blow your own trumpet!
I, like many other people, am very passionate about removing the middle-men wherever possible, especially if they don’t bring good value to both sides. In the recruitment industry, I constantly hear from hiring companies and freelance consultants alike, with...
Useful guide to Independent Freelancers organisations
Many Dynamics independent consultants are well connected and have great access to a number of specialised networks and groups. However, there are some aspects of being self-employed that are often at the back of our minds and not well covered in Dynamics social media....
The importance of soft skills
Recently, our COO, Steve Sydee, was interviewed about how to become a high valued Dynamics professional for a very insightful article published by MSDynamicsWorld.com. Many of our clients agree that certification, experience, and vertical knowledge are important, but...
Summer planning – 3 things to do in August
August is a dead month for many businesses. Most people are on holiday and hardly any projects kick off in the summer. It is a great time for the freelancers to take a well-deserved break especially if you have a project to go back to. If you are worried about...
‘As you change your approach, you change your results’
One of our newly joined Freelancers, Chris, suggested we should write a blog article on this subject. There are so many angles we could take but I decided to focus on freelancers and how they “sell” their own services. Everyone has heard of the Pareto Principle...
Say Hello to the new and improved Microsoft Dynamics Community site
Some of you are already existing users of the Microsoft Dynamics Community, others should definitely sign up to this site. Hopefully this article will convince you to do so! I recently exchanged a number of emails with Eric Parsons, Senior Technical...
Top 9 Microsoft websites and portals for Dynamics Freelancers
Being a Dynamics independent consultant can be a bit tricky as you aren’t usually recognised by Microsoft as an official community and therefore there often isn’t any direct communication. Unlike partners, you don’t have dedicated Partner Account Managers, Partner...
What are Dynamics partners and end-users looking for in a freelancer?
When I was working for Microsoft, for years I kept being asked the same question by various Dynamics partners and end-users - if I knew of any “good" contractors. Now more than ever, in my new capacity as a Founder of 365 Freelance (the matchmaking site for...
The guide to Microsoft Dynamics freelance terminology
Contractor or Freelancer? Project or Contract? C2H, part-time, temp, interim… so many different terms…... but what does this freelance terminology mean in the context of Microsoft Dynamics? Over the last five years or so, more and more skilled Microsoft Dynamics...
Where does the word FREELANCE come from?
Have you ever wondered where the word “Freelance” came from? It was first mentioned by Sir Walter Scott in 1819 in his novel depicting Robin Hood, Ivanhoe. Scott defines Italian and French mercenaries as “freelances”, meaning they were free men who offered their...
Are you starting 2014 with no new projects?
Many Microsoft Dynamics projects end at the end of the calendar year, which makes a lot of freelancers uncertain about the New Year. You may have been working so hard that you haven’t had the time to look for new contracts – understandable, but probably a big...
Co-working for Microsoft Dynamics freelancers – a great alternative to homeworking
Imagine you are just setting up as a Microsoft Dynamics freelancer. Do you work from home and register your company at your home address? Do you have a desk or will you work from your kitchen (believe me, many do!)? What about all the office stuff you need? Now, what...
How to secure your next project as a Microsoft Dynamics freelancer (or how to extend your current one)
If you are reading this, you are very likely to be currently working on a customer/partner project. Do you feel anxious about what happens next? Is your client going to extend your contract? Should you look for new opportunities? Where do you start from and how do...
How to improve your work-life balance as a Microsoft Dynamics contractor
It is all common sense but we are all guilty of ignoring some of the rules below which means that finding good projects and/or spending time with your loved ones could be more difficult. Here are our recommendations of how to improve your work-life balance as a...
Top 10 Myths about Microsoft Dynamics Freelancing
So many people in the Microsoft Dynamics channel are tempted by the attractions of freelance contracting, but they won’t make the leap because of a number of fears. Let's discuss them to de-mystify some of these concerns below: It takes forever to set up a company –...