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Practical articles on Salesforce, integrations and how to get the most out of your CRM.

Recurring invoicing for energy contracts: how to set it up💶Billing Platform

Recurring invoicing for energy contracts: how to set it up

How do you automate recurring invoicing for energy contracts in Salesforce? From contract terms and intervals to reminders and direct debit.

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ChatGPT in Salesforce Flows without code: a practical guide✦AI Prompt Builder

ChatGPT in Salesforce Flows without code: a practical guide

How to call a language model like ChatGPT from a Salesforce Flow, without Apex or middleware. What you need, how to build a prompt and what to watch out for.

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Linking hours and projects to invoicing: the problem every professional services firm has💶Billing Platform

Linking hours and projects to invoicing: the problem every professional services firm has

Hours live in one system, invoices in another. What to settle before you link hours and projects to invoicing without retyping, and where it usually goes wrong.

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What does a Salesforce Billing managed app cost? Pricing and payback💶Billing Platform

What does a Salesforce Billing managed app cost? Pricing and payback

What does an invoicing app in Salesforce really cost? An overview of the Billing Platform monthly prices and the costs beyond the licence you should factor in.

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UBL, Factur-X or Peppol BIS: which e-invoice format does your customer expect?✦E-invoicing

UBL, Factur-X or Peppol BIS: which e-invoice format does your customer expect?

UBL, CII, Factur-X, ZUGFeRD and Peppol BIS: what they are, how they relate and which e-invoice format you need to produce per country and customer.

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The new Agentforce Builder and Agent Script: what changes for your org✦AI Prompt Builder

The new Agentforce Builder and Agent Script: what changes for your org

Since July 2026, new agents can only be built in the new Agentforce Builder, using Agent Script. What that means for your existing agents and how to approach a migration.

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Salesforce data in Claude via MCP: what to sort out before you switch it on✦Integrations

Salesforce data in Claude via MCP: what to sort out before you switch it on

Salesforce can be connected to Claude in more than one way. The question is not the technology but who sees which records. How to review your governance first.

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E-invoicing in Germany: the sending obligation starts on 1 January 2027✦E-invoicing

E-invoicing in Germany: the sending obligation starts on 1 January 2027

Receiving e-invoices is already mandatory in Germany, and sending follows on 1 January 2027 above 800,000 euros in turnover. What that means, and why a Dutch supplier without a German establishment is not covered.

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E-invoicing in the Netherlands: why 2030 is closer than it looks✦E-invoicing

E-invoicing in the Netherlands: why 2030 is closer than it looks

The Dutch government is making e-invoicing mandatory from 1 July 2030, with a reporting obligation from 2031. What is settled, what is not, and why your decision comes sooner than you think.

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Agentforce switches itself on in Winter '27: what to check before it reaches you✦Salesforce

Agentforce switches itself on in Winter '27: what to check before it reaches you

Salesforce is enabling Agentforce automatically in existing orgs. Not a product announcement but a governance question: who gets access, what data can an agent see, and what does usage cost?

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Salesforce bundles AI, Slack and security into three new editions: what it means for your licences✦Salesforce

Salesforce bundles AI, Slack and security into three new editions: what it means for your licences

Core, Advanced and Max have pushed Enterprise and Unlimited off the price list. What the new Salesforce editions cost, what they include, and what happens to your current contract.

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Salesforce is retiring the OAuth username-password flow: check your integrations now🔗Integraties

Salesforce is retiring the OAuth username-password flow: check your integrations now

On 20 February 2027, Salesforce retires the OAuth 2.0 username-password flow for connected apps. How to find out which of your integrations still rely on it, before they fail quietly.

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Salesforce security requirements in 2026: is your org in good shape?✦Salesforce

Salesforce security requirements in 2026: is your org in good shape?

Since 3 September 2026, MFA enforcement has been active in every production org, with a stricter requirement for admins. What applies now, and how to check that your org meets it.

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Lightning Sync is going away: why you need to migrate to Einstein Activity Capture now✦Salesforce

Lightning Sync is going away: why you need to migrate to Einstein Activity Capture now

Microsoft starts switching off Exchange Web Services in October 2026. If your Lightning Sync runs on it, syncing stops. How to check, and how to migrate.

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Guest users in Experience Cloud: the permission setting behind the data thefts✦Salesforce

Guest users in Experience Cloud: the permission setting behind the data thefts

Attackers are targeting public Experience Cloud sites. Not through a flaw in Salesforce, but through overly broad guest user permissions. Four settings you can check today.

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French e-invoicing from 1 September 2026: what it does and does not ask of you✦E-invoicing

French e-invoicing from 1 September 2026: what it does and does not ask of you

On 1 September 2026 France's e-invoicing mandate takes effect. What that means if you have French customers, and why the obligation works out differently for Dutch suppliers than is often claimed.

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Salesforce Billing vs. standalone invoicing software: an honest comparison💶Billing Platform

Salesforce Billing vs. standalone invoicing software: an honest comparison

Invoice from Salesforce or buy a separate package? A level-headed comparison of both options, including the point where an integration stops being enough.

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Why invoicing outside Salesforce is slowing down your revenue💶Billing Platform

Why invoicing outside Salesforce is slowing down your revenue

Invoicing that lives apart from your CRM leads to double entry, slow payments and unreliable figures. Here is how to spot the signs and fix it.

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Tracking MRR in Salesforce: the complete picture for SaaS companies💶Billing Platform

Tracking MRR in Salesforce: the complete picture for SaaS companies

Tracking MRR in Salesforce keeps you out of stray spreadsheets and arguments about numbers. Which components to measure and how to derive them from contract data.

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The complete checklist for a successful Salesforce implementation✦Implementation

The complete checklist for a successful Salesforce implementation

A structured approach is the key to a successful Salesforce implementation. This checklist helps you on your way.

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Linking Salesforce to Exact Online: what should you watch out for?✦Integrations

Linking Salesforce to Exact Online: what should you watch out for?

A connection between Salesforce and Exact Online saves time and prevents errors. We list the points to keep in mind.

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Why independent Salesforce advice makes the difference🔍Consultancy

Why independent Salesforce advice makes the difference

Not every extension or integration is in your interest. Independent advice ensures you invest in what truly works.

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Smarter business processes with Salesforce Agentforce✦AI & Innovation

Smarter business processes with Salesforce Agentforce

Agentforce lets you build AI assistants for sales, service and marketing without code. Discover how it works and where it adds value.

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Company data in Salesforce at the push of a button🏢Datasolver

Company data in Salesforce at the push of a button

Search by Chamber of Commerce number, VAT number, trade name or address and enrich records automatically with official data. Here's how Datasolver works.

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Connect SharePoint to Salesforce: integration without extra storage📁SharePoint

Connect SharePoint to Salesforce: integration without extra storage

Connect SharePoint to Salesforce and manage documents from within Salesforce, stored in SharePoint. See which problems the integration solves and what it delivers.

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5 essential features of Influx for Exact Online📒Exact Online

5 essential features of Influx for Exact Online

What makes the integration between Salesforce and Exact Online so powerful? These five features make the difference, from automatic customer sync to comprehensive logging.

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Five Steps to Smart Salesforce Integrations That Truly Automate✦Integrations

Five Steps to Smart Salesforce Integrations That Truly Automate

An integration is only valuable when it takes work off your hands. Five steps to connections that genuinely automate your business.

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All your customer data in one place with the Exact Online connector📒Exact Online

All your customer data in one place with the Exact Online connector

Stop with duplicate entry and fragmented data. With the connection between Salesforce and Exact Online, everyone works from the same, up-to-date customer details, from quote to invoice.

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Enriching existing company data in Salesforce🏢Datasolver

Enriching existing company data in Salesforce

A cluttered database full of outdated accounts? Discover how to enrich existing Salesforce records automatically and keep them reliable.

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Salesforce Einstein GPT: AI built into your CRM✦AI & Innovation

Salesforce Einstein GPT: AI built into your CRM

From quick service answers to generated sales emails and marketing content: discover what Einstein GPT does for you within Salesforce.

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What can you do when you start invoicing from Salesforce?💶Billing Platform

What can you do when you start invoicing from Salesforce?

Invoicing from Salesforce saves time and prevents errors. A complete overview of what the Billing Platform can do for you.

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How does file migration to SharePoint work?📁SharePoint

How does file migration to SharePoint work?

Bringing years of Salesforce files over to SharePoint? Discover how a controlled, phased migration unfolds, without data loss or disruption.

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Which Data Should You Synchronise Between Salesforce and Exact Online?📒Exact Online

Which Data Should You Synchronise Between Salesforce and Exact Online?

From accounts and products to invoices, payment status and the general ledger: a complete overview of what you connect between Salesforce and Exact Online.

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How Datasolver's automatic checks keep your CRM up to date🏢Datasolver

How Datasolver's automatic checks keep your CRM up to date

Company data changes constantly. Discover how automatic periodic checks flag changes and keep your Salesforce data reliable.

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How do you choose the right CRM partner?✦CRM Strategy

How do you choose the right CRM partner?

A CRM project lives or dies by your partner. The role a good partner plays and what to look out for when making your choice.

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How does the automated reminder system in the Billing Platform work?💶Billing Platform

How does the automated reminder system in the Billing Platform work?

Outstanding invoices cost you cash flow. Discover how the multi-stage reminder system shortens your accounts receivable period, without manual chasing and while preserving the customer relationship.

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From disconnected systems to a single source of truth with Salesforce integrations✦Integrations

From disconnected systems to a single source of truth with Salesforce integrations

Sales in Salesforce, finance in Exact, time tracking separate and orders in Excel? Discover how to bring it all together into one Single Source of Truth.

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How often is data synchronised?📒Exact Online

How often is data synchronised?

Real-time or on a schedule? Discover how to set the synchronisation frequency per object and stay in control of performance and timing.

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KvK SBI updates: the new SBI 2025 classification🏢Datasolver

KvK SBI updates: the new SBI 2025 classification

The Dutch Chamber of Commerce is introducing the SBI 2025 classification, under which ~75% of registrations will receive a new SBI code. What that means for your data.

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Components of CRM: the 3 that decide success (behaviour, processes, technology)✦CRM Strategy

Components of CRM: the 3 that decide success (behaviour, processes, technology)

The components of a CRM system are behaviour, processes and technology. What each component does and why technology alone does not make a CRM succeed.

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How does language detection for invoices work in the Billing Platform?💶Billing Platform

How does language detection for invoices work in the Billing Platform?

International customers expect an invoice in their own language and in line with their local rules. Discover how the Billing Platform handles this automatically.

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How Our Integration Delivers Secure, Structured Data📁SharePoint

How Our Integration Delivers Secure, Structured Data

Permission synchronisation, automatic folders and metadata: discover how the SharePoint connector keeps your documents both secure and organised.

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E-invoicing in Belgium 2026: Peppol-compliant with Salesforce & Exact✦E-invoicing

E-invoicing in Belgium 2026: Peppol-compliant with Salesforce & Exact

From 1 January 2026, e-invoicing via Peppol is mandatory for Belgian B2B. Discover what that means and how to become compliant with Salesforce and Exact Online.

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Keep your company information up to date with Trade Register data🏢Datasolver

Keep your company information up to date with Trade Register data

Companies change more often than you think. Discover how a smart integration with the Chamber of Commerce keeps your Salesforce data automatically up to date.

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The Benefits of Salesforce: Why It's the CRM Choice for Your Business✦CRM Strategy

The Benefits of Salesforce: Why It's the CRM Choice for Your Business

From better sales and service to integrations, GDPR compliance and scalability: the key benefits of Salesforce at a glance.

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How does automatic direct debit work in the Billing Platform?💶Billing Platform

How does automatic direct debit work in the Billing Platform?

From invoice to collected payment, fully automatic. Discover how the collection process, with smart retry logic, delivers a stable cash flow.

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Resolve IT wins the Exact Golden Luca 2025 (Level 4)📒Exact Online

Resolve IT wins the Exact Golden Luca 2025 (Level 4)

Our Exact integration has been awarded the Golden Luca at the highest level. What the award means and what it means for you.

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Salesforce API: extending your platform with custom integrations✦Integrations

Salesforce API: extending your platform with custom integrations

When standard connectors fall short, the Salesforce API offers a solution. What you can do with it and what to watch out for.

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Optimise your market segmentation with SBI codes and trade names🏢Datasolver

Optimise your market segmentation with SBI codes and trade names

Can you really define your ideal customer in Salesforce? With automatically enriched SBI codes and trade names, you segment based on actual business activity.

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Looking up a Peppol identification number from within Salesforce✦E-invoicing

Looking up a Peppol identification number from within Salesforce

Without the correct Peppol ID, your e-invoice won't arrive. Discover how to look up Peppol IDs directly from within Salesforce and make your data e-invoicing-proof.

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Salesforce connectors: what they are and when to use them✦Integrations

Salesforce connectors: what they are and when to use them

What is a connector, how does it differ from an integration, and when do you choose off-the-shelf versus custom? A clear overview.

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Can the Billing Platform integrate with my ERP system?💶Billing Platform

Can the Billing Platform integrate with my ERP system?

The Billing Platform integrates with Exact Online, Unit4 Multivers and Microsoft Dynamics. One logical flow, no parallel administrations.

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Validating European VAT numbers in Salesforce with VIES🏢Datasolver

Validating European VAT numbers in Salesforce with VIES

Avoid back-taxes and fines. Discover why VAT validation via VIES is essential and how to build it directly into Salesforce.

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Your CRM as a growth accelerator✦CRM Strategy

Your CRM as a growth accelerator

A CRM is not a static archive but a growth engine. Discover how a strategic roadmap lets your Salesforce environment grow alongside your ambitions.

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What reporting capabilities does the Billing Platform offer?💶Billing Platform

What reporting capabilities does the Billing Platform offer?

From MRR to outstanding items and expiring contracts: discover how the Billing Platform's real-time reports and dashboards enable better decisions.

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How Resolve IT makes you succeed with Salesforce🔍Consultancy

How Resolve IT makes you succeed with Salesforce

From a strong foundation to ongoing guidance: our approach delivers lasting results, not just a go-live.

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Automating business processes: 75% less manual work✦Integrations

Automating business processes: 75% less manual work

How PayPlaza made its administrative processes 75% faster, which processes suit automation best and where to begin in your own organisation.

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How to get end users to embrace Salesforce🔍Consultancy

How to get end users to embrace Salesforce

The best implementation fails without adoption. Practical tips, from leading by example at management level to key users, to get your team really using Salesforce.

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In a digital world: why wouldn't you choose efficiency?✦Integrations

In a digital world: why wouldn't you choose efficiency?

Manual invoicing costs days and money. Discover why automated efficiency is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.

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What Can You Expect from Our Salesforce Audit?🔍Consultancy

What Can You Expect from Our Salesforce Audit?

An audit reveals where your Salesforce environment can do better, from security and data quality to unused functionality. Here's what it delivers.

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Salesforce data migration: best practices for a smooth transition🔍Consultancy

Salesforce data migration: best practices for a smooth transition

A migration in three phases: preparation, migration and quality control. The best practices for clean, reliable data in Salesforce.

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The impact of our Billing Platform on customer satisfaction💶Billing Platform

The impact of our Billing Platform on customer satisfaction

Invoices are often the last point of contact. Discover how error-free, clear and flexible invoicing raises your customer satisfaction.

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Is it possible to send invoices from Salesforce?💶Billing Platform

Is it possible to send invoices from Salesforce?

By default, Salesforce cannot send invoices, but with the Billing Platform it can. Discover how you go from deal to sent invoice.

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Building a sustainable future: how B2B companies can go green✦CRM Strategy

Building a sustainable future: how B2B companies can go green

From sustainable supply chains to digital transformation and ESG reporting: how B2B organisations are taking the lead in a greener economy.

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