SoftwareServices Articles http://www.vendorseek.com/industry-experts.asp http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 11/20/2009 6:30:02 PM 11/20/2009 6:30:02 PM http://www.vendorseek.com/images/logo_small.gif http://www.vendorseek.com SoftwareServices 113 25 There are hundreds of companies that provide customer relationship management software. When CRM software first became available, it was little more than glorified list management. Now, CRM offers sophisticated management of many functions, including: sales, marketing, customer service and support, order management and forecasting. http://www.vendorseek.com/CRM-Software-Helps-Small-Businesses.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2009/11/02 Mon, Nov 02 2009 Small business CRM efforts arent worth much without a steady stream of prospects motivated to share meaningful information. And theres no better motivator than powerful content. CRM application trends for 2009 will feature dynamic, updated content to fuel the interactivity of customer relationship management. Heres what the experts are expecting. http://www.vendorseek.com/Top-Small-Business-CRM-Trends-for-2009.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2009/07/10 Fri, Jul 10 2009 CRM applications, once used almost exclusively by large corporations, has made its mark in the small business world. Cloud computing may enlarge the small business CRM potential by decreasing CRM cost and increasing CRM performance. http://www.vendorseek.com/CRM-and-Cloud-Computing-Fit-Together.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2009/06/12 Fri, Jun 12 2009 Even small businesses can afford to invest in CRM applications, and may find them a key to growth and survival. CRM software is more advanced--and more readily available--than ever before. A perfect, early investment, CRM applications can help any business increase sales and ROI. CRM software is a great tool for any business. http://www.vendorseek.com/Small-Business-CRM-Is-A-Wise-Investment.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2009/05/15 Fri, May 15 2009 CRM software can be used to provide useful information or offer services to customers. Done properly, the service that these applications provide is something that people are willing to pay for. Here are six ways CRM applications can be used to defend pricing power by adding more value in customer relations. http://www.vendorseek.com/CRM-Creates-Customer-Value.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2009/04/17 Fri, Apr 17 2009 The collision course between small business CRM and Web-based CRM software has created an unusual opportunity for laser-focused sales efforts. Not only can businesses track and access customer data in real time, but leads can be distributed to the agent with pull over a particular prospect. Heres the latest in high-tech salesmanship that is bringing new meaning to customer-centric. http://www.vendorseek.com/Small-Business-CRM-Software-Digital-Technology-that-Redefines-the-Customer-centric-Business.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2009/04/01 Wed, Apr 01 2009 Now is the perfect time to update--and spice up--company training for CRM software. During a recession, the two things that employees need most are morale boosters and ways to stay productively occupied; new training methods for CRM applications provide these in spades. Any business can benefit from these CRM training tips. http://www.vendorseek.com/Spicing-Up-Training-to-Get-More-Out-of-CRM-Applications.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2009/03/17 Tue, Mar 17 2009 Five ways a small business can look for flexibility when evaluating CRM software. http://www.vendorseek.com/Look-for-Flexibility-in-a-Small-Business-CRM-System.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2009/01/28 Wed, Jan 28 2009 Investing in customer relationship management (CRM) can make sound financial sense, even during a recession. Its easier and less expensive to keep the customers a business already has, rather than courting new ones, and CRM Software helps streamline that process. The following arguments can keep CRM investments off of the budget chopping block. http://www.vendorseek.com/Six-Arguments-for-Investing-in-CRM-Software-During-a-Recession.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2009/01/08 Thu, Jan 08 2009 CRM software is the ultimate retaining tool. If used with strategic savvy, a CRM application can reduce acquisition costs significantly. CRM software helps businesses figure out all they need to know about marketing to their target demographic. Knowing customers makes keeping them happy, loyal, and profitable a breeze. http://www.vendorseek.com/CRM-Software-Provides-Digital-Power-to-Personal-Analytics.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2008/12/19 Fri, Dec 19 2008 What to consider when deciding between hosted and installed CRM applications. http://www.vendorseek.com/Hosted-vs-Installed-CRM-Software-Three-Considerations-on-Each-Side.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2008/12/19 Fri, Dec 19 2008 By using small business CRM applications to formalize sales and marketing disciplines, entrepreneurs can grow past the start-up phase. http://www.vendorseek.com/Small-Business-CRM-Applications-Help-Early-Cycle-Business-Growth.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2008/12/19 Fri, Dec 19 2008 CRM applications can be used to survive and even prosper during a business downturn. http://www.vendorseek.com/CRM-Applications-Provide-Productivity-During-Downturns.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2008/11/20 Thu, Nov 20 2008 Small business CRM can help startups benefit from CRM applications right from the start. http://www.vendorseek.com/Small-Business-CRM-Turning-Knowledge-into-an-Asset.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2008/10/23 Thu, Oct 23 2008 In todays economy, understanding the customer is key. CRM software helps companies of all sizes collect, organize, and analyze customer data more efficiently. http://www.vendorseek.com/CRM-Software-Applications-Putting-Customers-First.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2008/09/29 Mon, Sep 29 2008 Would you like to make money by working smarter rather than harder? CRM software gives you the ability to leverage your customers to make the most out of the relationship and the most money for your company. Read the article to realize how CRM software can help your business. http://www.vendorseek.com/crm-software-work-smarter.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2008/07/09 Wed, Jul 09 2008 Are you doing your accounting in-house? This can be a difficult task. Many businesses find accounting software helpful. Read more about why it will work for your business too. http://www.vendorseek.com/making-sense-out-of-using-accounting-software.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2008/04/16 Wed, Apr 16 2008 Are you always looking for ways to improve your relationship with your customers? Read about why more businesses are using customer relationship management software. http://www.vendorseek.com/who-are-your-consumers.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2007/07/14 Sat, Jul 14 2007 How important is customer relationship management to your business? Read about the software that will make all the difference to your company. http://www.vendorseek.com/relation-to-crm.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2007/06/07 Thu, Jun 07 2007 Are you looking for software that addresses the needs of customer relations? Read about how CRM software is priceless for management. http://www.vendorseek.com/crmsoftware.asp 530BD301-8275-428A-A4DB-7AEC076E8508 2006/09/15 Fri, Sep 15 2006