Ever wished you could get a Microsoft expert on a 30-minute call? (Well you can now!)

Here at Collab365 MicroJobs, we're slowly introducing a new pilot concept called "Book an Expert Call".

The premise of this idea is that we all struggle at some point on our Microsoft projects.

Sometimes we have a pesky bug, need architectural advice, need some development, need a code review and so much more.

If you don't have the skills in-house, then let's look at our options:

1. We could hire a contractor/consultancy. This takes days of engagement before you can even get someone helping. It will also cost you more (than the $50 in the MicroJob below). You will have to hire for days, if not weeks, just to access some short-term help.
2. We can ask in forums. This sometimes works depending on what you need. This approach is still hit and miss because you hope someone will help, for free. If you need a little bit of development or bug fixing, then a forum isn't a good option.
3. Do it yourself. Again possible! However, you not only waste your precious time but could still get it wrong and be no further down the line.

This is why we're going to help.

Book an expert Call is something we're piloting to allow you to get help on a Teams Call, fast. We're talking minutes/hours, not days/weeks.

The MicroJob description (below) is our first published and is being offered by Matt who speaks for us regularly, has built our entire speaker onboarding flow in SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate and Microsoft Forms.

Matt's also just being decorated with the much sought after MVP Award by Microsoft.

Here's the run-down on what Matt is offering for just $50.

"A 30-minute expert call with me could:

• save you from hitting a problem before you even hit.
• solve the roadblock that’s preventing you from making progress.
• give you the knowledge you need to upgrade your skills.

When it comes to Office 365 (and all of the services that comprise it), nothing is easy. Now that Microsoft is unshackled by being “in the cloud” they are releasing at break-neck speed across their entire Office 365 suite. Change is now constant and sometimes you need a little steering to help stay on course.

I know you will have perfectly natural fears about booking an expert call with me:

• Is he any good?
• Will he be able to solve my problem?
• Will I waste or lose my money?

That’s all perfectly normal. To alleviate some of those fears, here’s a little about me.

• I have been awarded the Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP) which only a select few around the world receive.
• I have been trusted to speak on many Office 365 topics at conferences such as the Collab365 Summits.
• I run a user group for people passionate about learning more about technologies such as the Power Platform.
• I have delivered 37 Office 365 solutions for 5 clients utilizing technologies such as SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, Forms and so much more.
• The MicroJobs platform holds the money until we’ve completed the call and you’ve marked it as “complete”. In other words, if I don’t deliver you don’t pay.

Over the years, I have encountered and solved many problems for organizations just like you.

In a single 30-minute call, I can help you with topics such as:

• How to get started with Power Automate
• Discussing potential automation to determine the correct approach
• How to improve automation
• Assistance and Guidance on a bug, issue or challenging piece of functionality

What is the Expert Call and how does it work?

This MicroJob is for a 30-minute call with me. If you need extra time you can easily add “Extras” to the order when you purchase. If we find we need more time during the 30-minute call I can also add a Custom Extra to the order for more time or further help.

On Purchasing this MicroJob, you will be asked to download a form from the order screen and fill it in and return the form in the messaging as a File attachment. I will need this form to prepare for the call and so that we can arrange and agree on a suitable time and channel to hold the meeting."

Next steps?

The best approach is to contact me before purchasing. Let me know the challenge you are trying to overcome and I might be able to help right there and then. If I feel that the subject is outside of my skill set I will let you know straight away.

How does that sound? If a 30-minute call could help, contact me"

If you need Matt's expert advice: Book a Call with him.