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Why Dynamics clients hire independent project managers
More and more Microsoft Dynamics End Users hire Consultants to manage their ERP or CRM implementation. This happens regardless of whether or not they have a partner deploying the solution. So what is the rationale behind it?Here is why this role is key for customers:...
Wise Dynamics partners hire freelancers to do their development
Why use your own resources to do development when you could hire freelance developers? In most cases, using contractors is cheaper, but many partners are worried about the quality of the work. Is this a real risk though? Good developers are hard to find, especially to...
Have you thought of using freelancers to upgrade your Dynamics ERP or CRM system?
Until few years ago, most Dynamics customers relied on partners to upgrade their ERP or CRM systems. Many still do and get excellent service. There is now, however, another popular option - to use Dynamics freelancers to provide the upgrade. Why the change...
Why do Dynamics partners and end-users hire offshore freelancers?
OK, the offshore concept has been around for many years - no breaking news there! But what we have noticed lately is that, in the Dynamics freelance world, companies are now outsourcing to offshore independent consultants for various projects. The key difference here...
3 key reasons why small Dynamics end-users should consider hiring freelancers
The Dynamics range is becoming more and more mainstream and Microsoft have been very competitive in terms of license cost. The software solutions are affordable not only for large corporations but even for start-ups, small and mid-size companies. This certainly...
"Dating site" concept for finding Microsoft Dynamics projects and consultants
Dating sites have been very popular for searching for and finding potential perfect partners. Why can’t we apply the same model in the business environment where we need to match requirements for resources to available consultants? Surely the logic of “I’d like to...
What is the cheapest and easiest way to hire Microsoft Dynamics freelancers?
Companies who are looking for independent Microsoft Dynamics consultants are facing a big challenge: how do they find contractors quickly, without paying a fortune? The traditional ways of finding candidates are: - Going to recruiters: this could be very...
Why do Microsoft Dynamics clients hire freelancers?
Over the last 5 years more and more Microsoft Dynamics clients started hiring freelancers to procure, deliver, project manage or support their new or existing projects. Why is that? Isn’t the Dynamics partner channel able to deliver all of this as they used to do in...
Did you know that freelancers can help you reach/maintain your Microsoft Dynamics CRM & ERP Silver or Gold competency?
The Microsoft Partner Network has tight regulations with regard to achieving and maintaining a Silver or Gold Competency. Many partners don’t have the required resources and haven’t got the budget to employ experienced consultants or cross-train their people....
Is this the death-knell for the “job for life” era?
The combined factors of automation, globalisation and job instability has led to more people becoming more flexible in what they deliver, and how they deliver it. As a result, many have chosen a freelance career. This gives them control, choice, higher pay and freedom...
Is your Microsoft Dynamics Practice growing or shrinking?
The Microsoft Dynamics marketplace has been growing very rapidly for a long time, which means that there are always great opportunities for existing partners to expand their operations. Winning more projects requires building a bigger team which means you need to win...
Do you need a Microsoft Dynamics CRM contractor right now?
Many Microsoft Dynamics clients or partners start the year dreading that they need to kick off a new CRM project and don’t have the right (or enough) resources, to make it happen. Using contractors is the obvious solution but where do you start? And how much will it...
Say no to agents’ rates
How many times have you heard hiring companies complaining about: - the unjustifiably high recruitment fees they were paying - the ‘CV shotgun’ approach from agents of quantity rather than quality - seeing yet another unsuitable candidate...