If you’re in the market for a CRM solution, I think we can all agree that evaluating cost is going to be a large part of your decision-making process. That’s the way it is for most things.
Microsoft Dynamics is a suite of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) products designed to help companies make decisions by streamlining business plans and improving customer service. Dynamics is easy to learn and use, and may be a solution for small-to-midsize businesses as well as enterprise-level organizations.
You’ve probably heard the term “SaaS” – or Software as a Service – used a lot recently. It’s part of the current, growing software trend moving away from in-house systems and toward more dynamic cloud-based solutions. CaptureExec software, which helps improve your government sales process, is an example of such a system.
When talking about CRM solutions, Salesforce is probably one of the first names that springs to mind. This isn’t a surprise, as they do a significant amount of business with companies across all sizes and industries, and with varying structures and organizational needs.
Although adept as an off-the-shelf sales management platform, does the functionality of Salesforce provide the ideal capabilities for the direction and growth of your business? Are you considering Salesforce because you are familiar with the name, or because it provides the functionality you’re looking for?
These are important questions to consider. Reviewing your existing and anticipated business strategy as it aligns with the as-built Salesforce platform can provide insight into how well Salesforce will work with your CRM requirements. Read More
If your company is primarily focused on pursuit and capture of federal business, there are several capabilities you should look for when making a decision about CRM software. With a number of capable systems available in the marketplace, ensuring that your selection is appropriate for your business can be challenging. To assist in the review and selection process, there are a number of considerations you need to take into account.
If you’ve purchased a CRM software, or are considering doing so in the near future, there is one critical question you (or your organization) should be asking: Is the software you’ve selected adaptable?
You’ve taken the plunge and purchased a CRM solution. Whether you made a one-time purchase, or haven chosen a CRM with a monthly or annual subscription package, you’re committed. With this commitment, you want to ensure that you’re getting the best bang for your buck and effectively using the capabilities of the solution.
Let’s cut to the chase – managing a sales team is challenging, with players living out of town, in constant motion on different projects, and in various states of capture and development. Utilizing an executive-focused CRM software to help manage your sales teams can be helpful for visualizing and tracking sales team activities and progress on existing tasks.
Choosing the correct customer relationship management tool can make the difference between winning accounts and seeing your opportunities slip away. The right CRM solution for your government contracting company depends on many factors, such as the size of your organization, your staff’s technical aptitude, and whether the CRM is intended for sales alone or involves other activities such as marketing interactions. PipeDrive and PipelineDeals are two sales-only CRMs offering options for the sales process, tracking deals, and other sales duties.
