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Free CRM vs Dynamics CRM

1/26/2021

Dear Bob,
I have a client asking me what is difference between a free CRM system and Dynamics? Since free is always good - how do I provide him with guidance?
-- Phil, MSP

Dear Phil,

For getting started, the simple answer is that any CRM will do. A CRM system is like a young child. At first, the focus is just getting the child to talk and walk. Long term, however, you want them to mature, learning and do more. As your client moves to do more, mature with their CRM system, that is where a basic tool and more advance tool quickly separate.

IT Providers: Partnering for Better Client CRM Support

12/15/2020

Dear Bob,

We are an IT Services company. I have a client who uses Dynamics 365 CRM - but they're really frustrated with the tool. I would like to help them but the whole CRM business model is not a good fit for us. I also don’t want to lose my relationship with the client by just passing them off to anyone. However, I know that if I don’t take action soon the client will go out on their own looking for help, which might cut me out altogether.

What options do I have?

-- John

Dear John,

A majority of CRM referrals that we get from our IT Managed Service partners are existing Dynamics 365 CRM users who are stuck and highly frustrated. They are not getting the results they expected, and your client’s problem can easily cause you grief.