Understanding Zoho CRM Pricing
Zoho CRM Pricing If you're interested in Zoho CRM as a solution to all your customer relationship management needs you'll probably want more information on the pricing structure. In this post, we will break down the various price points and subscription-based tiers that Zoho CRM offers so we can find what fits you best for your individual needs. Quick Tip This blog post is about Zoho CRM specifically. Zoho has many other products, all with unique pricing. They also have packages that will include a handful of similar products for one lower price. The ultimate Zoho package is called Zoho One, which includes almost all of Zoho's portfolio. But that's a topic for a future post. Zoho uses a per-user subscription model, meaning you only have to pay for subscriptions for the staff members that will be using the software. You can choose [...]
Top 10 Reasons CRM Implementations Fail
As CRM consultants, we see a lot of CRM implementations. Not all of them are successes. Sometimes we don’t get called until the CRM has already failed. At that point we’re called in to try and salvage what’s left. But how do companies get to that point? How can you avoid a failed CRM implementation in the first place? There are a lot of factors involved in a successful CRM implementation. We’ve gathered a list of the top 10 that we see out in the real world. These come from 15+ years of implementing CRM, and honestly, the list hasn’t changed much in all those years. At the root, the issues come down to people. So let’s learn how to avoid these all-too-common pitfalls. Organization With so many moving pieces involved in a CRM it's easy to get out of sorts. Approaching your CRM implementation with [...]
CRM Apps – Why use them?
I’m sitting down in my car between two client meetings. I open my notebook where my daily schedule is written. I jot down a few notes about the meeting I just had, then I’m on my way. Of course, this was in 2004. Over a decade later and I’m still doing just about the same thing. The only difference - everything is in my CRM app. So, what is a CRM app? Why are companies paying to use them? A CRM App is a mobile phone app that allows you to access most, if not all, of your CRM’s content. In addition to reading the data in your CRM you can also add and edit the data. There are many advantages to using a CRM app rather than using pen and paper. Keep reading to learn more. What's a CRM? Let's start with the basics. CRM stands [...]
Salesforce vs Zoho Cost Comparison
The number one question we get about Salesforce is - why does Salesforce cost so much money? If you are a Salesforce customer, this is definitely a question you should be asking yourself. What exactly are you paying for and how does it compare to other big hitters in the CRM market? Let’s compare Salesforce vs Zoho and see how these two giants stack up in terms of pricing and functionality. In short, Salesforce costs three times as much as Zoho. But that's just the beginning. That's before you dive into the functionality and the hidden costs, of using Salesforce. Below we’ll dive into the software costs, consulting costs, and hidden fees associated with using Salesforce vs Zoho. Software Costs The most straightforward cost comparison is to examine the different pricing options of both CRM systems. both systems offer several different packages. each package comes with various [...]