It used to be that when you gave someone permission set but you only wanted them to have it for a limited time, it was up to you to remember to remove the access later. Now, Salesforce has added functionality that allows admins to set expiration dates on individual permission sets or permission set groups, … Continue reading How to set up and assign a permission set with an expiration date
What does Subscription Type really mean?
Recently I have been explaining to users the foundations of Subscription Type and the implications on a product. The question is typically around how you setup a one-time product, which truly is a loaded question as it requires understanding the value of proration before you can move forward. Before we jump into the field, a … Continue reading What does Subscription Type really mean?
Summer ’23 Release Review
It is hot up here in the Pacific Northwest so I guess that means it's time for our Summer Release update. This month's list is huge so I broke this into sections so hopefully you can find what interests you. All of the Permissions and Security Add some security to your file that you share … Continue reading Summer ’23 Release Review
How to use the new Search Manager
In the Spring 23 release, Salesforce launched a Search Manager for Einstein Search. Within the manager, you are able to control the details and configurations of search terms for a specific profile. Go to Setup --> Search Manager Create a Configuration and select the Profile you want to be associated with it You will see … Continue reading How to use the new Search Manager
How to make a Subscription not prorate
Many folks would love for Salesforce to enable the ability to turn off the prorate functionality for Subscription products. Unfortunately, Salesforce has tied the proration aspect to the ability to create a Subscription/Contract Line Item, which prevents users from having an easy way to have a subscription line with a set price regardless of term. … Continue reading How to make a Subscription not prorate
Rounding in CPQ
Rounding in CPQ is a common topic as it leads to many headaches, particularly if you add complexity to the situation/calculation. In general, let's start with some use cases of why rounding can be problematic: Rounding rules: The rounding rules can impact how a number is rounded. For example, you can round up or down … Continue reading Rounding in CPQ
Introduction To Salesforce OmniStudio
Salesforce's OmniStudio is a suite of tools designed to allow you to assemble your business processes quicker and easier. This can include and is not limited to Pricing Quotes in the Telco Industry, License & Permit Management in the Public Sector, or Applications & Admissions in the Education Sector. OmniStudio includes a drag-and-drop interface for … Continue reading Introduction To Salesforce OmniStudio
Spring ’23 – these are a few of my favorite things!
While it does not seem like spring in most of the US, Salesforce releases do not seem to care. Our Spring release is just around the corner, and my goodness, it comes jam-packed with so many items that I couldn't just pick a few. To keep this easy, I've separated them into categories and left … Continue reading Spring ’23 – these are a few of my favorite things!
Introduction To Salesforce Industries
Salesforce Industries provides software solutions for business process implementations that are tailored to a specific industry. Industries CPQ uses OmniStudio to create the order flow and the shopping cart to configure quotes and orders. Because of the demand for Salesforce Industries implementations, starting a consulting firm dedicated to this could be a profitable business idea. … Continue reading Introduction To Salesforce Industries
How to setup Percent of Total to work with MDQ?
Recently, an acquaintance of mine, Rodrigo Crespo, discovered a funky issue with how Percent of Total products works with MDQ products. This article covers the funkiness and the key things to keep in mind if you set up the Percent of Total products connected to MDQ products. To learn more about MDQ check out my … Continue reading How to setup Percent of Total to work with MDQ?
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