Power Apps:
Use Standard Features:
Stick to out-of-the-box entities and connectors to avoid premium licenses. That healthcare client’s HR app worked because it was simple.
Consolidate Flows:
Combine multiple Power Automate flows into one to reduce API calls. A logistics client cut their usage by 30% this way.
Leverage Power BI Desktop:
Use the free Power BI Desktop for report creation before upgrading to Pro. It’s clunky but saved a finance team $3,000/year.
Train Your Team:
Teach users to avoid overbuilding apps or flows. A retail chain I worked with trained their staff, slashing unnecessary API calls.
Review regularly:
Check your bill and usage regularly. I once spent a 1 AM call with a client’s IT team untangling overages—don’t be that guy.