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iport4business Ltd
Suite2, Airdrie Business Centre
Airdrie ML6 6GX
Scotland
United Kingdom
T: (+44) 01236 439447
E: info@iport4business.com
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Hosted CRM Software to build powerful applications
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With the steady increase of high speed, high bandwith Internet connections it is now both possible and viable for small to medium sized enterprises to run even their mission critical applications over the web. A key component for the success of such ventures is the adoption of a high quality hosted CRM software solution which they can use to either develop these applications or utilise the template CRM applications that are often provided.
For many organisations the first, and arguably most critical, portal application is Sales Lead Management. There are lots of server based sales management application software solutions freely available these days which can be installedon premises but very few offer the flexibility and price competitiveness that a true hosted CRM software solution can. Most are, indeed, just too complex for the average small enterprise and are structured for large, highly mobile, highly disciplined and proceduralised sales organisations. And then there’s the cost which is based on a "per seat" license model which involves a hefty up-front cost, an annual maintenance charge and finally implementation and configuration charges.
CRM Software
That’s where hosted CRM software comes in. Many vendors offer a blend of systems software and also pre-configured CRM applications such as Sales Lead Management, Customer Service Management and Project Collaboration meaning that they can be the perfect product for small businesses looking to control their sales pipeline. And with no hardware or software to buy and a monthly rental from as little as £6 per user per month it is well within the price band of all businesses.
Selling, after all, is simple: it’s just hard work! So why make it harder by burdening your team with complex procedures and processes.
The key to a good sales process is simplicity:
Lead Tracking -
Tracking of leads and opportunities by relating the opportunity to an organisation, and perhaps an individual within that organisation, and then a salesperson is a fundamental component of any Sales Opportunity Management solution.
Procedures -
A sales process that identifies and categorises opportunities by the stage they are at so that a sales pipeline can be developed is fundamental for success. Visibility at all times is essential.
Reporting -
A reporting system that allows opportunities to be analysed comprehensively and that, crucially, produces sales forecast reports and salesperson activity reports.
Mailing support -
A query system that allows records to be selected and output for marketing and mailing campaigns or calls means that communications with potential customers can be carried out at a number of levels from the same system.
Task management -
A Task management system so that sales people can have reminders and action lists and management can report on their activity with a calendar facility to provide reminders.
Good quality hosted CRM software allows you to create and deploy powerful portal applications quickly and securely at very low cost. A quality Sales Lead Management application contained in a portal can deliver immediate ROI with improved productivity, reporting and forecasting.
Join literally millions of other users worldwide who are waking up to the possibilities of low cost, high impact portal applications for small enterprises using Hosted CRM software solutions. All you need is a connection to the web …
Chic McSherry
CEO
iport4business Ltd
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