The life of an independent Microsoft Dynamics consultant: Is it for you?

August 25 2014

So, you wanna be an independent Microsoft Dynamics consultant. You've decided to leave the safety and security of your "9 to 5 job" - or maybe the decision was made for you. In any event, you want to try to make your way in the world as freelance consultant specializing in Dynamics products.

And why not?

About Linda Rosencrance

Linda Rosencrance is a freelance writer/editor in the Boston area. Rosencrance has over 25 years experience as an reporter/investigative reporter, writing for many newspapers in the metropolitan Boston area. Rosencrance has been writing about information technology for the past 16 years.

She has covered a variety of IT subjects, including Microsoft Dynamics, mobile security issues such as data loss prevention, network management, secure mobile app development, privacy, cloud computing, BI, big data, analytics, HR, CRM, ERP, and enterprise IT.

Rosencrance is the author of six true crime books for Kensington Publishing Corp.

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jmilitello's picture
On August 26th, 2014 John Militello said:

Linda, where is the rest of the story? Am I missing somthing? John
jgumpert's picture
On August 26th, 2014 Jason Gumpert said:

John, there are a series of follow-on pieces coming. Thanks for your interest. Jason
Hosk's picture
On August 27th, 2014 Ben Hosking said:

I agree with the comment from John, where is the article? it's not really an article but a list of questions and it would be better written when you have something else to read because otherwise it seems a bit disappointing. An interesting title bunch of questions with no answers no article! frustrated reader who will think twice about clicking the next interesting title
jgumpert's picture
On August 27th, 2014 Jason Gumpert said:

More questions than answers here, true. Rest assured that these questions tie in to some upcoming detailed pieces.
mgomezb's picture
On August 27th, 2014 Mariano Gomez said:

A writer can choose to pose multiple questions in their article and frankly decide to answer none. However, if you paid close attention to the article, it clearly says in the coming weeks these questions will be answered via interviews with some Microsoft MVPs. If you are patient and truly enjoy follow ups, you will find the answers to these questions from the vantage point of independent professionals in the business. Otherwise, I do invite you to submit an article of your own where you can get to express your sentiments and opinions on any related topics. MG.- Mariano Gomez, MVP Editorial Advisory Board MSDynamicsWorld.com
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On August 27th, 2014 Jay Jackson said:

Having been an indie since 1998 (GPv5.5), I partnered up last year after seeing the web client. Why? The writing is on the wall in bright neon colors: There is little space for a GP indie in a cloud-based future. Microsoft seems to be following NetSuite's Mc-implementation model and things break less and don't need as much fixing in the Cloud. If they do, then the hosting provider has their own fix-it staff. In short: Fewer opportunities to bill fewer hours. I opine that eventually (years after everyone is in the Cloud) the centralized service model will breakdown and customers will once again demand the personalized service an indie/small firm provides. Jumping in as a spanking-new indie in a move-to-the-Cloud environment would not be at the top of my "good ideas" list... I did it for 15 years...I look forward to reading others' outlook of being a GP indie in a Cloud future...
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On September 2nd, 2014 Shawn Dorward said:

The debate goes on... and I look forward to seeing subsequent articles about the certifications and their values. I think it's fair to say that they do have value... but how much? ... and could it be more? ... are two very important questions that everyone should be thinking... and it seems Microsoft has already decided... we shall see ;) Thanks again for the good read! Shawn Dorward

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