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How to Select CRM Software for the Right Reasons - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

With a challenging economy, increased competition and pressure to improve performance many small to mid-size companies are looking for ways to become a more efficient sales and service organization.  Let’s take a quick look at why people are choosing to implement CRM software. Unable to access and view customer data Not generating enough new business opportunities Leads and [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - April 23, 2012 at 1:44 pm

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Mobile CRM Becoming Key to Managing Customer Relationships - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

Companies that are not using mobile technology to manage customer relationships may find that they are losing ground to competitors that are.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - April 20, 2012 at 5:47 am

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4 Reasons Why Small to Mid-Size Businesses Need Sales Software - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

Nothing can be more frustrating for management than seeing new leads and promising sales opportunities fall through the cracks, but this is often the norm for many small to mid-size businesses. And when it comes to timely and accurate sales forecast, well sales management might be better served looking into a crystal ball. Why do so [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - April 17, 2012 at 12:17 pm

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CRM Software Without Limits - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

What’s the difference between low end CRM offerings and the ones that truly provide value?   It’s significant if you know where to look. Smaller companies typically have two business challenges — data consolidation and generating new business.   Some use contact managers or an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of customers, contacts, notes and e-mail. And [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - April 13, 2012 at 11:19 am

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3 Most Common Mistakes when Choosing a CRM - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

With the vast choice of Customer Relationship Management software available, it is easy to get overwhelmed and make a decision that is not right for your organization. There are three common mistakes made by organizations that lead them to select CRM software that may not be the best fit for their business. Failing to examine the [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - April 6, 2012 at 8:03 am

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Is Management to Blame for CRM Failures? - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

Get Motivated By Value Not Price The CRM software sector is in a bit of disarray. There was a time not so long ago when companies would select CRM software products based on the value and return on investment they felt they would realize from the solution they chose. Smart businesses were well prepared and engaged [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - April 4, 2012 at 11:00 am

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EnterpriseFeatures.com Lists Commence CRM Number 1 for SaaS CRM Software Providers - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - March 30, 2012 at 11:28 am

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Sales Tracking Software is Essential - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

For the 21st Century Salesperson Trying to keep track of leads, prospects and sales is a huge challenge for any sales professional, and requires great organizational skills. Keeping several files and applications, databases and spreadsheets, which require regular updates, can take up precious time and allow sales to slip away. This is why having  CRM software [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - at 5:51 am

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Use Online CRM Software to Connect With Your Customers - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

You have probably heard the old saying: “Leave your customers alone and they will go away“. In today’s business environment staying in touch with your customers is paramount to achieving a level of service that drives customer loyalty. While the human touch is important for building rapport and ensuring that your customers are pleased with [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - March 23, 2012 at 10:16 am

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Every CRM System Has a Sweet Spot - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

If you are considering implementing CRM software for your business perhaps the following recommendations will help. First, it is important to realize that despite the fact that CRM solution providers try to be all things to all people, every CRM system is targeted at a specific market sector. Programs like Zoho for example start out [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - March 20, 2012 at 5:55 am

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Employee Satisfaction Ensures Customer Satisfaction - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

Develop Customer Intimacy with CRM Software When reviewing your sales pipeline, a recurring question is how can we generate more leads, but still maintain our client base and ensure our customers are happy? Customer intimacy is the key to customer satisfaction. Whether your product or service is B2B or B2C it is essential that your entire organization [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - March 16, 2012 at 10:01 am

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Leverage the Web for Managing Customer Relationships - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

You need to connect with your customers and respond quickly to customer inquiries, but access to information is difficult and often scattered throughout the organization.  If you’re a firm with remote or virtual offices the problem may be even worse.  Thank God for your accounting system and Excel spreadsheets that at least provide you with [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - March 15, 2012 at 1:28 pm

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Contact Management and CRM – Time to join forces - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

Contact management is an increasingly difficult task. Through the development of technology such as smart phones and tablets, contact details are now increasingly elaborate and across many platforms, like social media, email addresses, residential addresses, cell phone numbers, Skype details, twitter accounts etc. Therefore managing your contacts can be a time consuming task. Within these [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - March 12, 2012 at 8:31 am

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What Customers Should Consider When Selecting CRM Software - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

The CRM software sector is highly competitive with dozens and dozens of product offerings that on the surface all appear to be the same.   As a consumer, it is not hard to get confused.  The vendors’ websites typically describe similar features and benefits, the products often look similar and the majority of them are web [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - March 6, 2012 at 10:29 am

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Setting Expectations for Online CRM - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

Web CRM review -- What to look for in the top rated CRM software for small to midsize companies selecting an online CRM system. Compares cost and CRM features to differentiate between enterprise level and mid-market CRM competitors.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - February 29, 2012 at 4:34 pm

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Implementing a CRM software system is essential - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

CRM software is essential, but how can you be sure? Often businesses are bombarded by products, solutions and campaigns highlighting different business needs. Therefore deciphering what is relevant can often be a difficult task for organizations. CRM software is one business solution that cannot be ignored.  In the case of customer relationship management knowledge is [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - at 1:41 pm

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Why Buy CRM Software? - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

You’re a small to midsize business with automated systems for accounting, but when it comes to managing sales and customer relationships you’re using a dated contact manager or an excel spreadsheet.  If this sounds like you, it’s time to consider investing in CRM software.  Today there are dozens of CRM systems available for small to [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - February 22, 2012 at 4:54 pm

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Stop The Madness! - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

I used to believe that small to mid-size business owners were pretty smart.  It’s not easy to start a business and it’s even more difficult to manage its growth and success. But when it comes to the selection of CRM software, well they are just dumb. There are probably a lot of reasons for this. First, [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - February 21, 2012 at 4:12 pm

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CRM Software Can Help a Failing Sales Organization - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

Sales organizations can be underachieving for a myriad of reasons, but it’s typically a lack of structure and process that divides highly successful sales organizations from poorly performing ones. The structure begins right at the introductory stage of the selling cycle and that’s lead qualification. Successful sales professionals traditionally have a specific set of skills [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - February 15, 2012 at 10:58 am

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Commence-ing with the Cloud - Story From: Commence CRM Blog

Commence Corporation, a leading provider of online CRM software, is helping companies transition from traditional desktop software to CRM programs that operate in a cloud computing environment. “Many small to mid-size enterprises are still a bit suspect of cloud computing,” says Tom Gibson, Sales Manager at Commence. “These companies have spent years using traditional contact [...]

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by adminKB - February 14, 2012 at 12:30 pm

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