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3 Keys to Customer Engagement Success - Part 1
Executive Engagement, Business Fit, and User Adoption are the three keys to a successful CE implementation project.
Ryan Redmond
Aug 6, 20244 min read
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CRM for Small Business: Simplify Complexity for Growth - Part 2
This article, Part 2, will provide actionable insights on leveraging your existing Microsoft investments to simplify your business systems a
Ryan Redmond
Jul 30, 20246 min read
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CRM for Small Business: Simplify Complexity for Growth - Part 1
Complexity and Chaos are just normal and expected parts of a small business. When you run a small business, you are trying to make things wo
Ryan Redmond
Jul 23, 20244 min read
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Copilot Studio + Dynamics 365 Sales: Better Together – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of my blog about transforming sales engagement with Copilot Studio and Dynamics 365 Sales. In this article, I demonstrate
Ryan Redmond
Jul 9, 20245 min read
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Outsourcing IT: Beyond the Unicorn Myth
Imagine you’ve decided to build your dream mansion from scratch. Pretty exciting, right?
Ryan Redmond
Jun 25, 20245 min read
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Copilot Studio + Dynamics 365 Sales: Better Together - Part 1
Welcome to my two-part blog about transforming sales processes with the power of AI. In this first installment, I address the challenges sal
Ryan Redmond
Jun 4, 20244 min read
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How Optrua Helps Enhance Employee Engagement
Optrua, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and Systems Integration company, plays a vital role in helping organizations
Ryan Redmond
May 21, 20247 min read
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Technology Roadmap: Your Ticket to Innovation
Discover how a technology roadmap can help you implement innovative technology solutions. Demystify the process & prioritize lasting value o
Ryan Redmond
May 14, 20246 min read
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The Double-Edged Sword of Technology in Employee Engagement
Discover how technology impacts Employee Engagement in Part 2 of our series. Learn how it enhances communication and growth while navigating
Ryan Redmond
May 7, 20247 min read
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Employee Engagement: The Key to Business Success
Discover the secrets to business success in our Employee Engagement series. Explore strategies, technology's role, and the impact on product
Ryan Redmond
Apr 23, 20246 min read
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Modernizing CRM with Low-Code Tools and Expert Guidance
With low-code tools and expert guidance, businesses can tailor their CRM solutions to meet their unique needs, ensuring user-centric designs
Ryan Redmond
Apr 9, 20249 min read
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CRM for Small Business: Tailoring your CRM for Success
CRM systems aren’t one-size-fits-all. Modern cloud-based like Dynamics 365 are flexible, allowing for customizations. Small businesses can t
Ryan Redmond
Mar 26, 20248 min read
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How to Write a Dynamics 365 CE Plugin
Step-by-step instructions on how to write a Dynamics 365 CE Plugin, including the prerequisites to get started, how to set it up, how to imp
Ryan Redmond
Mar 12, 20246 min read
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AI Unleashed: Shaping the Future of Business
AI is reshaping how we work, enabling companies to streamline processes, automate routine tasks, tailor customer experiences, and enhance de
Ryan Redmond
Feb 27, 20245 min read
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CRM for Small Business: Boosting ROI Through User Adoption
Explore how crucial user adoption is for a new CRM system’s effectiveness. It impacts data integrity, decision-making, customer relationship
Ryan Redmond
Jan 30, 202413 min read
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Maximizing Sales with Microsoft AI Copilot Tools
Explore Microsoft Sales Copilot, an AI tool that can enhance and streamline sales processes, driving efficiency, productivity and, ultimatel
Ryan Redmond
Dec 14, 202311 min read
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CRM for Small Business: Balancing Cost and Value
Uncover the various costs of implementing a CRM system and find out how to plan for it so you can balance growth, even with a tight budget.
Ryan Redmond
Nov 28, 202314 min read
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An Unlikely Pair: CRM & the Art of Turkey Brining
Master Thanksgiving with CRM & Turkey Brining Tips! Learn to host like a pro by blending the art of CRM with the secret to a perfect turkey.
Ryan Redmond
Nov 16, 20233 min read
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CRM for Small Business: Overcoming the Top 10 Concerns
Dive into the introductory article of our multi-part series 'CRM for Small Business: Overcoming the Top 10 Concerns' and learn how to build
Ryan Redmond
Oct 30, 20235 min read
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The Battle for Growth: Driving Revenue with Generative AI
Unlock business growth with Generative AI:
Practical Applications & Strategies. Discover how to embrace the AI Revolution for Customer-Cen
Ryan Redmond
Oct 2, 20235 min read
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