Our CRM daily update. Can you afford to
not have CRM?
Not
investing in CRM software can be costly
Intuitive
software has long provided a stable and rewarding investment, but many
organisations still haven’t invested what they should in the right customer
relationship management (CRM) software.
This can be a costly mistake.
Purchasing
and implementing new software, especially CRM software, comes with inherent
risks; that’s just the nature of switching to a new system. However, the biggest risk might well be
waiting too long to get started.
Nothing is forever
Local
software programs, robust as they might be, don’t last forever – they aren’t
diamonds, after all. Although many
programs are able to quickly leverage data and provide analytics, they can be
limited in the number of copies used or updates available. Software becomes out-dated quickly. Investing in a dynamic CRM program helps
alleviate this loss and allows for a more pliable solution.
Investment costs increase as time goes on
Businesses
can enjoy future financial savings and improved efficiency by choosing a good
CRM platform from the start. Remember,
equipment upgrades, loss of opportunities, manpower, and the competition might
prevent managers from deciding to switch from one system to another later on
down the road. This can get expensive,
especially if the switch to a new program is inevitable for the success of the
company.
Despite
any investment fears that businesses might have, it is best to find a good CRM
platform and invest right away.
Businesses owe it to themselves and their clients to offer the best
experience possible – one that will help to carry their goals and success into
the coming decades.
Source:http://www.business2community.com/customer-experience/crm-software-waiting-invest-costly-0903357#!UH6Mg
Five signs that any CRM project is going to
fail
There are two main reasons why customer relationship management
(CRM) projects fail: failure to meet the needs of the business and exceeding
the company’s resources, schedule, or funds.
However, there is a wide range of reasons why these failures occur. Here are five common signs of a failing
project.
1. Unclear project requirements
The proper effort and discipline needed to get a CRM project off
the ground is impossible without a good idea of what the project actually
requires. Make sure that methods are in
place to help manage system changes and transitions, design, processes,
testing, and training.
2. Not everyone is on board
Everyone must be on board in order for a CRM project to go off
without a hitch. Make sure all project
stakeholders and senior management are on the same page as sales staff,
managers, and marketing. Everyone needs
to be a part of this transition.
3. Poor scheduling
Scheduling
delays can happen for a number of reasons, and most of them are easily dealt
with. However, with a little forward
thinking and focus on appropriate time estimation and managing the project scope,
the schedule and cost can stay on track.
4. Poor
project governance
There is
nothing worse than a communication breakdown or a question about what one’s
responsibilities are in the workplace.
Confirm that the CRM project has clear-cut strategies, governance
structure, roles, responsibilities, and priority. These must be in place in order to properly
monitor and control the project.
5.
Poorly trained users
If those
who will be using the CRM system are not properly trained, there is going to be
very little success. Spend time and
effort on formal training, strategy, and plans before launching the new system
so that everyone understands how to use it and what it is for.
Source: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/insidecrm/10-sure-signs-your-crm-project-will-fail-61625
CRM systems often targeted for
attack
Customer relationship management (CRM) plays an integral role in the
success or failure of a business. A good
CRM system houses lots of personal information that thieves may want to get their
hands on such as customer information, statistics, and correspondence.
Because of the nature of the information they hold, CRM systems are
often targeted for attacks, which makes them a high priority for the security
team. However, if the security team
doesn’t know what they are protecting or the implications an attack might hold,
it can get a little messy.
Lots of companies are dependent on their CRM system for everyday
operations. Employees might use the
software to reach out to customers, do invoicing, handle payroll, and
distribute marketing correspondence. It
is important to be aware of how much money the company would lose if the system
was down and what tasks the company could complete without it. The CRM system isn’t a target of just cyber-thieves;
disgruntled employees and competitors could all be a threat. The security team needs to implement features
to prevent all sorts of attacks from both the inside and out.
A disruptive attack can definitely put a damper on things and hurt the
company’s bottom line, but more severe attacks involve the theft of data, which
can be particularly problematic. Most
CRM systems are a treasure trove of information such as personal data,
financial records, and more.
Making sure that the CRM system is secure is the first step in improving
the customer relationship and experience.
In fact, most customers assume that their information is going to be
protected, so don’t let them down.
Source:http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/insidecrm/why-crm-solutions-are-targeted-for-attacks-61624
About MyCRM
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profits, our team are based in the Isle of Wight, UK and we maintain
relationships with customers in 26 countries.
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