Microsoft has officially announced that Project Online will retire on September 30, 2026. Sales to new customers ended on October 1, 2025. After the retirement date, the service will no longer be available, and organizations will no longer have access to the platform. For many businesses, this is not an immediate disruption. But it is…
Finance leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver accurate reports, manage financial risk, and provide financial insights faster. But manual reconciliations, outdated systems, and disconnected data slow progress and leave little time for strategy. Many teams still rely on spreadsheets or legacy tools that limit flexibility and scalability, making it difficult to see the full…
Small and midsized businesses depend on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) to unify finance, supply chain, sales, and operations. But as companies scale, complexity increases. Manual processes slow teams down. Reports take too long to generate. Decision-making lags. That’s where Microsoft Copilot in Business Central comes in. More than just automation, Copilot is a…
Choosing the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) system isn’t just about ticking boxes on a feature list — it’s about finding a system that fits your business goals, industry, and growth strategy. With so many options on the market, it can be tough to cut through the noise and understand how each platform truly compares.…
AI isn’t just for IT or data science teams anymore — it’s becoming an essential tool for finance leaders who want to improve accuracy, increase efficiency, and deliver strategic insight at scale. But where do you start? If you’re exploring how to apply AI and automation in your finance function, these seven essential steps will…
The lifeblood of Project-based services firms like Consulting firms and IT services firms are its skilled resources. Therefore, maintaining optimum utilization is key. These resources are a great example of a ‘knowledge worker’. Their value is derived from their skills. Maintaining and increasing their skills is essential and directly impacts their ability to generate revenue…
To increase productivity and accelerate decision-making, professional services firms constantly look for ways to improve workflow efficiencies and gain greater access to business insights. In the search for applications that enable these capabilities, it’s important to consider how technologies like the cloud and artificial intelligence change the way software functions. This was the topic at…
When consulting firms start out, they usually deploy foundational applications such as PSA and Accounting. As the firm grows, they typically implement additional applications: CRM to manage sales & quoting processes; HR to manage Resources; Robust Analytics solution. The firm might also tap into external data sources to track and forecast customer and industry trends.…
Questions asked during online meetings and around the office are revealing and insightful—into the health of the firm and adequacy of systems used to manage operations. A typical professional services firm structures its business processes around the personas involved e.g. Project Managers have defined a role with responsibilities as will other roles such as Resource…
In this article, we’ll break down the Professional Services industry and explain where it is right now and what that means for you. Professional services cover various company types, including consulting, architecture and engineering, software publishing, IT services, marketing, etc. They all focus on providing specialized services rather than selling products. For example, accountants help…
