What to Look for in CRM Strategy

It may sound obvious, but not every CRM project has a plan or strategy in place. Sometimes a business will ask its IT guys to implement a CRM program (they mean an application) when they should really be asking for a CRM programme of work. If you are in the situation...

CRM as a Process Platform

Welcome to the second in a series of posts on CRM* (*Customer Relationship Management) made simple.  Each post on the topic is in response to questions I have been asked as a specialised CRM consultant over the past few years. The aim is to summarise some of the key...
What Is CRM Used For?

What Is CRM Used For?

This is one of the questions I get asked often by people researching whether to invest in a CRM system for their business.  The benefits of each use will differ depending on whether you are a business employee, business owner, customer or partner of that business. I...