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The Next Evolution of RapidStart CRM is Coming!
What you need to know about our next release
Your CRM is Wrong
What to do about a CRM that is just Wrong?
Crowdsourcing RapidStart CRM Addons
Crowdsourcing RapidStart CRM Addons… will it work?
RapidStart CRM Business Central CRM Addon launched
Introducing the all-new RapidStart CRM Business Central CRM Addon. Another app from the Simple CRM, RapidStart CRM!
RapidStart CRM Project Management Addon launched
Introducing the all new RapidStart CRM Project Management Addon.
RapidStart CRM for GCC and GCC High Sovereign Clouds
There’s dangerous, not-safe, safe, super-safe, and then we have ridiculously-safe.
Dogfooding RapidStart CRM
We have access to Dynamics 365 for free, yet we use RapidStart CRM
The Showdown: RapidStart CRM vs. Dynamics 365!
The long-awaited Showdown as we go head-to-head with our enormous cousin, Dynamics 365.
RapidStart CRM Web Contact Forms Addon launched
Unlimited Free Web Contact Forms. Introducing the RapidStart CRM Web Contact Form Addon.
Using emfluence with RapidStart CRM Webinar
Using the #1 ranked RapidStart CRM as your CRM and emfluence as your marketing automation platform
RapidStart CRM Field Service Addon launched
The ability to easily manage field technicians is within reach. Introducing the RapidStart CRM Field Service Addon.
There is no App for That
When it comes to Business Applications, Microsoft has a lot of options for you. If you are running a sophisticated Sales organization, they have an app for that.
RapidStart CRM Time Sheets Addon launched
The ability to easily track time spent on customers is a frequent request. Introducing the RapidStart CRM Time Sheets Addon.
Free RapidStart CRM Competition Addon launched
For many companies, competition is a way of life. Every opportunity has competitors vying for it.
The New RapidStart CRM is Now Available!
The New RapidStart CRM is tighter, faster and simpler than ever.
Nobody ever got fired for choosing Power Apps
Back in the 70’s and 80’s there was a saying that went something like, “Nobody ever got fired for choosing IBM”.
Infecting Enterprise with RapidStart CRM
The fastest growing customer segment for RapidStart CRM is large Enterprise customers. This is great news for us, Microsoft and those customers.
Why we Chose to Forgo Leads
Even as a simple-to-use CRM solution, there was often still confusion about how to use Leads and Contacts together. So we decided to approach it differently with RapidStart CRM.
The Case for a Simple CRM
Let’s face it, most CRM systems are either really complex, or too basic to provide any real value.
Tips & Tricks
Advanced Development for RapidStart CRM, or Dynamics 365. Part 1
First of an 8 Part Series on Citizen Customizations for RapidStart CRM or Dynamics 365.
Advanced Development for RapidStart CRM, or Dynamics 365. Part 2
Solutions are basically just containers for customizations.
Advanced Development for RapidStart CRM, or Dynamics 365. Part 3
In this post we will add existing components.
Advanced Development for RapidStart CRM, or Dynamics 365. Part 4
Finally, we get to some actual customizing!
Advanced Development for RapidStart CRM, or Dynamics 365. Part 5
In this post we will add a new component that does not exist.
Advanced Development for RapidStart CRM, or Dynamics 365. Part 6
“Apps” are a very powerful feature for the platform.
Advanced Development for RapidStart CRM, or Dynamics 365. Part 7
Now it is time to cleanup any previous customizations.
Advanced Development for RapidStart CRM, or Dynamics 365. Part 8
Bring that tidiness from your Sandbox to your live environment.
Role Based Apps
You get an app, you get an app, and you get an app!!
Charting a Course with RapidStart CRM Charts
Exploring Chart Capabilities of RapidStart CRM, also Applies to Dynamics 365.
Working with RapidStart CRM Data Using Excel Online
Using Excel Online in RapidStart CRM, Power Apps or Dynamics 365
Import your Data into RapidStart CRM
Many new users of RapidStart CRM have existing data sources they would like to import to get started. While not particularly complicated, working with data can be quite tedious.
Automated Sales
Automating the Sales Process, from Web Form to Simple RapidStart CRM
Add RapidStart CRM to Microsoft Teams
Add RapidStart CRM to Microsoft Teams in 5 minutes
RapidStart CRM Setup for Pay as You Go
Microsoft recently introduced a Pay as You Go plan for Power Apps. RapidStart CRM just so happens to be a “Power App” so you can take advantage of this model if it fits your needs.
Using Low-Cost Per App Passes with RapidStart CRM
Some time ago Microsoft released a new low-cost “license” type called the Power Apps Per App Pass.
Using Power Automate with RapidStart CRM (Part 2)
Build a Power Automate flow for RapidStart CRM using a pre-built template.
Using Power Automate with RapidStart CRM (Part 1)
Create a Power Automate flow for RapidStart CRM from scratch
Create a Contact Form on your Website
Most websites have a “Contact Us” form. How would you like to have that form submit directly into RapidStart CRM as a Prospect?
For Partners
Building a RapidStart CRM Addon
How to build a RapidStart CRM addon and publish it to our fast growing user base.
Clearing the Mountain for Microsoft Business Applications ISVs
There is a mountain between many ISVs and their potential customers. It is not new… it has been there for a long time, but recently Microsoft created a tunnel under it.
Microsoft Partners running on RapidStart CRM
A growing segment of RapidStart CRM users are actually Microsoft Partners (and one of the top three global distributors).
RapidStart CRM and Microsoft Partners
We have always had partner resellers of RapidStart CRM, but with our recent decision to make RapidStart CRM free, a lot of new partners are exploring it. This is fine by us.