A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system centralises customer data and interactions. It helps businesses manage relationships, track sales, and improve customer experience.
What a CRM Does
- Stores customer contact information
- Tracks all interactions and communications
- Manages sales pipeline and deals
- Automates follow-ups and tasks
- Provides reporting and insights
Popular CRM Platforms
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HubSpot: Free tier available, excellent for SMBs, strong marketing integration
Salesforce: Enterprise-grade, highly customisable, larger investment
Pipedrive: Sales-focused, visual pipeline, affordable
Zoho CRM: Budget-friendly, good feature set
Monday Sales CRM: Visual, flexible, good for teams already using Monday
Signs You Need a CRM
- Losing track of leads or follow-ups
- Customer data scattered across spreadsheets
- No visibility into sales pipeline
- Team members duplicating efforts
- Cannot measure sales performance
CRM and Marketing
Modern CRMs integrate with marketing tools for lead scoring, email automation, and attribution. This creates a unified view of the customer journey from first touch to sale.