For over 15 years, we have been selling CRM database systems. These systems have seen a lot of changes over the years, but when it all comes down to it, they are all databases at their core. You’ll often hear all kinds of buzzwords when it comes to CRM database systems, like “automation” and “workflows.” But these things don’t work too well without one crucial component: the data.
Although these systems can be powerful tools for helping businesses run more efficiently, they often fail when users don’t realize that they are nothing more than databases. Instead, some users get caught up with the bells and whistles of the CRM system and all of the different features. While it’s good to maximize your CRM system and all of its uses, it’s important not to forget that getting the most out of these things means making the data your first priority. Advanced things, like automation and marketing, can’t be done if the data is incorrect.