Posted by Commence on June 27, 2012 under Commence News | 
Commence Corporation, a leading provider of affordable CRM software for growing businesses, has released an enhanced version of their popular online software.
Commence offers a comprehensive suite of CRM applications targeted at small to mid-size businesses that need more than basic contact management and a sales forecast, but not the cost and complexity associated with enterprise level solutions. Commence’s ease of use coupled with robust functionality has continued to attract businesses throughout the United States and Europe. The company’s web based CRM system is well suited for businesses of 10 to 200 users. These customers find the Commence CRM easier to navigate and use than competitors Salesforce.com and Microsoft CRM and less expensive.
In addition, Commence has an experienced professional service staff that helps customers tailor the system to meet unique business requirements and establish and automate internal workflow procedures such automated lead qualification, sales methodologies, sales training and rating and color coding of customers based on the their value to their business. Services such as these are rarely offered by lower end CRM providers, which is what makes Commence such a strong competitor in the mid-market.
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Posted by Commence on March 23, 2012 under CEO Corner |
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 your product or service, CRM software is now playing an important role in complementing the human side of the service equation.
Quality CRM systems now have a customer service component built into them that includes things such as a knowledgebase and frequently asked questions. Using a secure customer portal, customers can gain access to valuable information about your products or services 24/7. This means customer service is always available morning, noon and night.
Another component of CRM software is the ability to generate direct mail or bulk e-mail campaigns. Many online CRM systems enable you to create e-mail marketing programs such as quarterly new letters, product tips and techniques or what’s new at our company to ensure that you are staying in touch with your customers. Advanced CRM systems like Commence CRM offer the ability to schedule these mailings in advance. This allows you to create what’s known as “drip marketing” whereby you can periodically send out information to your customers on a weekly, monthly or quarterly schedule. Of course there is no better vehicle for staying in touch with your customers than making a personal phone call, but having a CRM system assist in the sales process makes good business sense.
Posted by Commence on March 16, 2012 under CEO Corner |
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 is aware of your organization’s goals and philosophy. This awareness and employee belief will generate a streamlined effect when your sales teams are interacting with your clients. Through ensuring that customer intimacy is stated in your organizational goals, it will automatically enhance your sales process.
The question is how can you then ensure that your customer relationships are maintained in a professional manner? Human error is something that cannot be avoided in an organization of any size however, implementing strategies and solutions that empower your sales team will assist them to work more effectively thus improving employee satisfaction. This then causes a domino effect – enhanced employee satisfaction leads to improved employee efficiency, which consequently generates sales development and an increase in the quantity of customers.
With an increase in customers it is essential to manage your customer relationships. Previously, sales teams managed customer relationships on Excel worksheets or even in soft copy documents. However today with increased business volumes due to global marketplaces it is clear that implementing an Online CRM Software Solution is essential.
Online CRM immediately improves your sales process. Through greater clarity of your sales pipeline, your sales team are instantly equipped with vital tools they need to ensure your organization continues to grow.
Online CRM solutions are varied. It is important that throughout your CRM decision making process you take the correct steps to ensure your CRM system is aligned with your organization’s needs and future goals. To assist you we have put together a CRM checklist that you may find valuable in your selection process. Download the CRM checklist to help make this decision.
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