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title: "Microsoft Dynamics 365 Buyer Guides | MS Dynamics Guys"
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description: "Practical Microsoft Dynamics 365 guides on budget, product choice, partner selection and planning, grouped by the decision you need to make."
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last_modified: 2026-10-11
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# Microsoft Dynamics 365 buyer guides, grouped by decision

> **About these guides:** MS Dynamics Guys publishes buyer guides that each answer one Microsoft Dynamics 365 decision: how much to budget, which product fits, how to choose a provider and what to prepare before a project starts. Every guide states its assumptions, keeps Microsoft licenses separate from delivery work and links to the Microsoft documentation it relies on.

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## Guides by decision

- [Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation cost](https://msdynamicsguys.com/resources/dynamics-365-implementation-cost/): Budget: the cost lines in a Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation, what drives each one by product, and a worksheet for comparing proposals.
- [Cost to hire developers](https://msdynamicsguys.com/resources/cost-to-hire-dynamics-365-developers/): Hiring cost: what drives the cost of a Microsoft Dynamics 365 developer, without invented rates.
- [Staff augmentation vs project delivery](https://msdynamicsguys.com/resources/dynamics-365-staff-augmentation-vs-project-delivery/): Engagement model: staff augmentation, a dedicated team or an outsourced work package, compared by who directs and accepts the work.
- [Hiring scorecard](https://msdynamicsguys.com/resources/dynamics-365-hiring-scorecard/): Hiring: a scorecard for assessing Microsoft Dynamics 365 specialists from any supplier.
- [Onboarding checklist](https://msdynamicsguys.com/resources/dynamics-365-contractor-onboarding-checklist/): Onboarding: owners, access, repository rules, a first task and exit steps for an external specialist.

## Microsoft product data and planning tools

- [Events calendar](https://msdynamicsguys.com/events/): MS Dynamics Guys event calendar: compare conference dates, audiences and location conflicts, then download the calendar.
- [Microsoft Dynamics 365 Price Index](https://msdynamicsguys.com/dynamics-365-pricing/): MS Dynamics Guys price index: compare dated US list prices and calculate an example license mix, with the limits shown.
- [Dynamics End-of-Support Tracker](https://msdynamicsguys.com/lifecycle/): MS Dynamics Guys support tracker: check the exact product version, support phase and source before planning an upgrade.
- [Copilot Credits rate card](https://msdynamicsguys.com/dynamics-365-pricing/copilot-credits/): MS Dynamics Guys Copilot Credits calculator: compare metered usage, capacity packs and one annual tier, with eligibility limits.
- [ERP failure statistics](https://msdynamicsguys.com/resources/erp-implementation-failure-statistics/): MS Dynamics Guys ERP evidence review: compare reported definitions and denominators, then cite or download the source-backed findings.

## Find the page that answers your question

Some decisions are covered on service and product pages rather than in a separate guide.

**Where each common buyer question is answered**

| Your question | Start here | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| How much should we budget for a Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation? | [Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation cost](https://msdynamicsguys.com/resources/dynamics-365-implementation-cost/) | Cost lines, drivers by product and an estimate worksheet |
| Which Microsoft Dynamics 365 product fits our processes? | [Microsoft Dynamics 365 apps](https://msdynamicsguys.com/solutions/) | How the CRM apps, Business Central and Finance and Supply Chain Management differ |
| Do we need custom code, or is configuration enough? | [Microsoft Dynamics 365 development](https://msdynamicsguys.com/services/dynamics-365-development/) | When code is justified and when it is not |
| Which service do we need first? | [Services](https://msdynamicsguys.com/services/) | Consulting, implementation, development, integration and support compared |
| What will a delivery partner expect from our team? | [How we work](https://msdynamicsguys.com/how-we-work/) | Responsibilities, environments, testing, acceptance and handover |
| Should we add specialists to our team or buy a delivered project? | [Staff augmentation vs project delivery](https://msdynamicsguys.com/resources/dynamics-365-staff-augmentation-vs-project-delivery/) | Staff augmentation, dedicated teams and outsourced work packages compared |
| Which Microsoft Dynamics 365 role do we need? | [Hire experts](https://msdynamicsguys.com/hire/) | Developer, consultant and engineering roles, and how hiring works |
| How do we check a provider before we sign? | [Evidence to ask any provider for](https://msdynamicsguys.com/#verify) | A short list of things you can verify yourself |

> **How these guides are written**
>
> Each guide names its assumptions and the date its Microsoft product facts were checked. We do not invent price ranges, survey statistics or provider rankings. Research tables distinguish source-backed facts from estimates. Prices and deadlines can change; check the linked official source before you buy or schedule work. Examples are labeled as examples.

## Have a decision that is not covered here?

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