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With countless options for every product or service imaginable, customers often look at businesses as commodities. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we understand that business owners need to be clever about standing out from the crowd and setting themselves apart. Customer experience is quickly emerging as a key differentiator between businesses. In fact, 3 in 4 business leaders said improving the customer journey and user experience was their top priority for next year. Check out this article to learn more and contact us to discover #Microsoft cloud-based tools to help you deliver better customer experiences.

With the passage of data protection laws like the EU's recent General Data Protection Regulation, mass email-based marketing strategies are becoming less feasible. Instead, many companies are focusing their efforts on marketing to a more intentionally crafted audience via LinkedIn. Check out this article to learn more about making the switch from emails to the more personal connection of LinkedIn. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we know how important it is for your business to remain proactive as compliance requirements change. Contact us to stay ahead of the latest compliance developments.

How might your business change if customers actually read your emails? At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we understand this can make all the difference in the world! Customers of Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, which owns 23 luxury hotels worldwide, not only "unsubscribe" less, but 50% engage with the personalized emails the company sends. With Microsoft Dynamics 365, Jumeirah sends relevant, customized content enabled by an automated, cloud-based system. Contact us to learn how you can make #MSDYN365 work for you too.

At the Toronto Zoo, employees not only compile and analyze data about 450 animal species, but they must also share their findings with partners around the world. This is no small task, but using #Office365, employees have migrated from pen and paper charting and tracking to cloud-based collaboration. This move has made them more agile and revolutionized their work. What about you? Have you made the move? At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we can help. Contact us to find out how. #WhyCloud

Labor economists predict that 65% of today's primary school students will be in jobs that haven't been invented yet. How can we prepare our students for a world no one can see coming? At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we are confident it is possible to effectively prepare students for the future, even a fuzzy one. Microsoft focuses on using technology in ways that develop soft skills, such as creativity and communication; planting the seed early on for students to work in harmony with technology to solve business problems. Contact us to learn more about the tools Microsoft is implementing to achieve these objectives.

Recent graduates, of both high school and college, are chock full of knowledge and ideas. In order for them to have the greatest impact on their own lives and the lives of others, they first need to stand out from the pack and effectively communicate their insights with others. That is what Microsoft Imagine Academy can provide: opportunity for students to earn valuable and relevant certifications that boost resumes and applications, and the know-how to proficiently and clearly communicate with their peers. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we believe that no matter where someone chooses to take their talents, we can help them get there.

CRM systems are critical for every business. How do you rank your system? At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we want you to access the tools that will take your customer sales experience to the highest level. Microsoft uses Microsoft Sales Experience (MSX) to track customer interactions as part of the sales opportunity pipeline and to accelerate deals because direct sales represent about 50% of total Microsoft revenue. Your business can use the same system that Microsoft uses to maximize your sales potential. Contact us today to find out more on how MSX can help your organization engage customers and convert sales.

How important is your employees' time? With today's workforce spending more time on email, it's time you prioritize your workers' email system. Kirkpatrick Consult Limited is here to help you integrate a solution that will help your employees get their time back. With Exchange Online, your people need less time to support your email system, which frees them up for other projects. The guaranteed business continuity supports workplace flexibility adding to the flexibility of your workforce. With more time, imagine what important tasks your team could focus on. Contact us today for more information on how we can help.

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Your customers won't always come to you. That's why your sales reps need a CRM solution that they can use on the go. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we know finding the right solution can be tough, so we're here to facilitate your search. With Microsoft Dynamics 365, you can extend service to the field when there is a need for onsite help and capture and display big data insights in a way your people can consume and act on the data. With Microsoft solutions, your team has more power to deliver personalized customer service than ever before. Contact us to find out how we can help.

As a financial services professional, your day is likely packed with many tasks; checking your email probably consumes a lot of your day. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we know that you could be saving valuable time in your day by maximizing the potential of your email provider. Microsoft business-class email and calendaring products help you stay on top of what matters with a clear, unified view of your email, calendar, and contacts. With Microsoft, stay connected wherever you are. Let us help you integrate this amazing solution, so you can free up time in your day. Contact us for more information.

"43% of cyberattacks target small businesses." Just because your business is small doesn't mean it is insignificant to potential cybercriminals. In fact, many hackers specifically target small businesses because they often make simple security mistakes that are easy to exploit. The time to act is now! Use this graphic as your starting point to proactively identify and address common security problems. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we know you didn't start your business because you were an expert in security. Let us help you keep your data safe so you can stay focused on what you do best. Contact us to learn more!

How to do you keep the momentum rolling for initiatives? First, you need to understand your current success: what's working and where can we improve? Second, you need to communicate that success to parents, teachers, principals, and anyone one else with a stake in student progress. Fresno Unified's Personalized Learning Initiative, in partnership with #Microsoft, Digital Promise, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, integrated learning analytics to do just that. In this year 2 report, the results speak for themselves: The initiative is accomplishing its goals of closing achievement gaps and preparing students for "as yet imagined futures." Let's keep this momentum going to improve the lives of all students!

How do we transform our communities? We start by developing youth to be self-motivated to continuously learn and actively solve real-world problems. Fresno Unified School District recognized the value in investing in their youth when they implemented the Personalized Learning Initiative. The schools have discovered that by placing an emphasis on student choice and very intentional integration of technology in the classroom, they are indeed equipping students who are ready to tackle the challenges that come with bettering their community and those they will face in the workplace. What benefits might you see when you bring today's technology into your classroom? Contact us to learn more.

Without dedicated 24/7 professionals and support, fast backup tools and easy-to-use collaboration solutions, your IT infrastructure could probably benefit by moving to the cloud. Kirkpatrick Consult Limited knows that journey can be tough, that's why we're here to help. With a complete, intelligent solution, including Office 365, Windows 10, Enterprise Mobility + Security, and Azure, everyone in your organization is empowered to be creative and work together, securely. The future of your digital business depends on getting your IT right. Contact us today for our plan to help you along your journey to the cloud.