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6 Best CRMs for Email Marketing 2019

By Jason Aten on June 17, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Sales, Sales Tools | Comments (0)

Customer relationship management (CRM) software designed for email marketing falls into one of two categories: CRMs with marketing automation tools, and CRMs that seamlessly integrate with third-party email marketing tools. We looked at a dozen CRMs from both categories to come up with the top six CRMs for email marketing. Top 6 CRMs for Email…

What is IVR? Definition, Cost, Features & Providers

By Robert Watts on June 17, 2019 | Sales, Sales Tools, What is | Comments (0)

An interactive voice response (IVR) system is phone system software with automated voice menus that can route callers to their desired extensions without human assistance, by dialpad or voice. The technology helps companies better serve customers and also frees up staff, making it helpful for call centers and other departments with high call volumes. is…

6 Best CRMs for Freelancers in 2019

By Sheena Jones on June 11, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Sales, Sales Tools |

A customer relationship management (CRM) tool for freelancers helps to manage clients and prospects with features like time tracking, invoicing and payments, and task and contact management. We evaluated dozens of CRMs to determine the top six and best CRM for freelancers with criteria that included these features and others like contract management and affordability….

6 Best Small Business Routers 2019

By Robert Watts on June 10, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Sales, Sales Tools | Comments (0)

A router connects to your modem and provides you with wireless internet. It is an essential piece of hardware for keeping your company’s laptops, smartphones, and tablets online. We looked at the 25 best small business routers and narrowed it down to best overall products based on cost, speed, management utility, and more. Top 6…

6 Best CRM Certifications for 2019

By Jason Aten on May 29, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Sales, Sales Tools | Comments (0)

Customer relationship management (CRM) certifications provide verified proof an individual has taken time to develop skills and experience with specific CRM software. Some involve courses and exams, while others are simply a status for consultants who setup software for clients. We looked at dozens of options to provide you with 2019’s top six CRM certifications….

6 Best Virtual Phone Systems 2019

By Robert Watts on May 28, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Sales, Sales Tools | Comments (0)

Virtual phone systems allow you to add a business number to your existing landline or mobile phone so that you can keep your personal and work lines separate. We gathered the 20 best virtual systems on the market and narrowed it down to the best six, and determined the best based on pricing and features….

Auto Attendant: Definition, Cost, Features & Providers

By Robert Watts on May 28, 2019 | Sales, Sales Tools, What is | Comments (0)

An auto attendant phone system automatically greets and routes inbound calls to pre-specified extensions, phones, or voicemail boxes. Multi-level auto attendants also route calls to multiple locations or external phone numbers so mobile or personal phones function the same as a business phone. This technology gives your business a more professional phone presence. How an…

Phone.com vs Grasshopper: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2019

By Lisa McGreevy on May 23, 2019 | Sales, Sales Tools, Versus | Comments (0)

Voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP) providers Phone.com and Grasshopper both offer business phone features like unlimited calling at an affordable price. Phone.com is a traditional VoIP phone system offering customizable vanity phone numbers like 1-800-FLOWERS while Grasshopper is a virtual phone service giving solopreneurs a business line on an existing personal landline or mobile phone. When to Use…

Sideline vs Google Voice: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2019

By Robert Watts on May 15, 2019 | Sales, Sales Tools, Versus | Comments (0)

Sideline and Google Voice are virtual phone number providers that give you a business number on your personal phone. Sideline costs $9.99 per month and is ideal for established teams needing SMS marketing and team reporting features, while Google Voice is a free service and better for solo entrepreneurs wanting a separate business number. When…

CRM Integration: The Ultimate Guide for 2019

By Chris Hawkins on May 14, 2019 | Sales, Sales Tools, What is | Comments (0)

CRM integration allows you to share information such as customer, contact, and lead details with other business software, meaning data can be viewed, updated, and shared across a company. This exchange of data can be done with a CRM’s native integrations tools, using a software-to-software interface, or hiring a third-party data integration services company. If…

CRM vs Marketing Automation: Definition, Cost & Providers

By Jason Aten on May 13, 2019 | Sales, Sales Tools, What is | Comments (0)

Customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software are tools that handle different aspects of the marketing and sales process. Both software often include features of the other, though CRMs are used by salespeople and are focused on lead, customer, and deal management, while marketing automation is designed to help marketers generate and nurture leads….

6 Best WooCommerce CRM Software for 2019

By Sheena Jones on May 13, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Sales, Sales Tools | Comments (0)

A WooCommerce CRM integrates with the WooCommerce software platform and helps ecommerce entrepreneurs manage and grow customer relationships to increase sales. We examined several options and came up with the top six providers using criteria like ease of use, affordability, support, and WooCommerce-specific features like ecommerce analytics, order management, and ecommerce marketing tools. Top 6…