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Configure Google Maps in MappyField 365

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While working on-field, getting a real-time update about unusual traffic, roadblocks, and other factors are considered a blessing. Dynamics 365 Map helps your reps with optimized routes via Google Maps. They can look for nearby places and find anything they want on the map. Here’s how to configure it: To set Google Maps configuration: 1. First, open configuration from the solution or the map. From the solution, go to the Advance Setting -> Click Solution and then click on MappyField 365 Solution. To open configuration from the map tab, click on the settings icon shown in the image below. 2. On clicking the solution/icon, the Settings screen will show up. 3. Click on the Google Maps Configuration tab. 4. Tick the ‘Enable Google Maps’ checkbox to enable Google Maps. 5. Enter Google Map API key. If you don’t have one, you can generate it by clicking on the link – How to generate Google Map API Key? 6. Enter the default configuration used on map load. 7. Enter default latitude, longitu

Upsell and Cross-sell: Proven Strategies to Boost Shopify Store Revenue

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  “On visiting Closet London” Tom started looking for a zip sweater for his wife. Julie, a salesgirl, rushed in to help him. And here’s how the story unfolded. Julie: Hello sir, how can I help you? Tom: I am looking for a zip sweater for my wife. One like that (pointing to the tan colored sweater on the nearest shelf) Julie: Sure. May I know the size? Tom: Size medium. Julie: Here’s the one tan zip sweater. Size medium. Would you like to look more? We have this multi-color sheer scarf that goes great with that top. Customers who purchase this sweater also purchase this scarf for only $25 more. Tom: Do you have a similar scarf, in say, ‘black’? Julie: We do. Tom: Okay. Let’s throw that in as well. This is how Tom got tricked in cross-selling and upselling too. I am sure he doesn’t mind as long as his wife is happy. We see these kinds of strategies all over – in stores, checkout counters, and even while shopping online. Because they have obvious benefits for the company. One benefit is c

Plan your Construction Schedule with Calendar 365

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Construction projects often cause delays due to their difficulty and complexity. They involve a lot of moving parts, resources, equipment, etc. To manage everything, businesses need a project management tool. However, project management tools with features like Gannt view and resource management only facilitate the process. Construction scheduling is the backbone of any project management software. It’s essential to create a schedule for everything as it helps you define the resources and the team required to accomplish the task. Is scheduling enough to keep up with the plan? You need a calendar to stick to the schedule. And that’s exactly what our client, a leader in the UK housebuilding industry, did. They integrated our Calendar 365 to their Dynamics CRM. Making 700 people stick to their schedules and routines was a bit challenging at first due to the nature of the business. Hence, they had specific requirements: Color code activity to avoid confusion Ability to use resource booking