CRM & Customer Management
Find the right system for managing customers — or build your own.
CRM Reporting: What You Should Actually Track
Most CRM reports are noise. Here are the 7 metrics that actually tell you how your business is performing and how to set them up.
CRM Automation Workflows That Save Hours
Practical CRM automations you can set up today: lead assignment, follow-up sequences, deal stage triggers, and renewal reminders.
Best CRM for Wholesale Distribution
Wholesale distributors need CRMs that handle account tiers, pricing matrices, and order history. Here's what to look for and where off-the-shelf falls short.
HubSpot vs Pipedrive vs Custom CRM
An honest comparison of HubSpot, Pipedrive, and custom-built CRMs for growing businesses. Real pricing, real limits, and when each makes sense.
Moving From Spreadsheets to a CRM
When it's time to ditch the spreadsheet CRM, what to bring across, what to leave behind, and a realistic timeline for the switch.
Best CRM for Professional Services Firms
Why generic CRMs fail accountants, lawyers, and consultants. What professional services firms actually need: project tracking, billing, and client history.
CRM Lead Scoring: A Practical Guide
How to score and prioritise leads without overcomplicating it. Simple scoring models, the signals that actually matter, and when to automate.
CRM Mobile Access for Field Teams
Your field team won't use a CRM that doesn't work on their phone. Here's what mobile CRM actually needs: offline mode, fast input, and real utility.
Zoho CRM Review for Growing Businesses
An honest Zoho CRM review: pricing advantage, deep customisation, ecosystem lock-in risks, support quality, and when it works vs when it doesn't.
Best CRM for Manufacturing Businesses
Generic CRMs don't handle quoting, order tracking, or production integration. Here's what manufacturers actually need from a CRM.
Your Team Won't Use the CRM — Here's Why
CRM adoption fails 40-70% of the time. The problem isn't your team — it's the tool. Here's how to diagnose and fix low CRM usage.
CRM Data Migration: A Practical Guide
Moving CRMs without losing data. A step-by-step guide to cleaning, mapping, testing, and migrating your customer data safely.
Best CRM for Contractors in 2026
An honest breakdown of the best CRMs for contractors and trades businesses. Jobber, ServiceTitan, HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, and custom — compared.
CRM for Field Service: What You Actually Need
Generic CRMs don't work for field service businesses. Here's what a field service CRM actually needs — mobile-first, job history, scheduling, and more.
Why Your Team Hates Your CRM (And How to Fix It)
If your team isn't using your CRM, the problem usually isn't laziness — it's the tool. Here's how to diagnose the real issue and what to do about it.
Custom CRM vs Salesforce: A Real Comparison
When does a custom CRM beat Salesforce or HubSpot? We compare costs, flexibility, and fit over 3 years — with honest advice on when off-the-shelf wins.
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