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Adoption of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology is essential to small and medium-sized businesses. Over time, more platforms and resources have become available to organizations of all sizes. Get in-depth analysis and advice and learn more about CRM for small and mid-sized businesses from CRM Magazine.

Building Customer Trust Through a Compliance-Driven CRM Culture

A strong compliance culture doesn't just prevent risk; it strengthens the very foundation of customer trust that every successful CRM strategy depends on.

How to Build CRM AI That Sales and Marketing Teams Want to Use

CRM leaders can't scale AI impact until frontline users trust it. Here's how to shift from skepticism to success.

The Connected Holiday: CRM Strategies for 2025

Craft a holistic holiday experience that meets shoppers where they are and nudges them forward at every step.

The Domino Effect: Why Your CRM Must Capture Every Customer Moment

Miss one customer moment in your CRM, and the domino effect can cost you loyalty, efficiency, and revenue.

The Hidden Cost of Bad CRM Decisions: Why Most Midsize Businesses Regret Their Choice

Origin DNA: A Strategic Lens for Selecting Your Next CRM

CRM failures often stem from selecting platforms misaligned with core business needs, making it essential to understand a CRM's origin and foundational design before choosing.

Sales Reps Deserve a System of Action CRM

It's time for a CRM that drives itself.

How to Navigate CRM Implementation Risks

By identifying these risks early in the process, you can mitigate their impact.

The Future of Hospitality: Bridging Physical Touchpoints With CRM Systems

Integrating kiosks with CRM infrastructure is not simply a tech upgrade—it's a strategic investment in guest engagement, operational efficiency, and competitive differentiation. 

ROI on Cloud Nine: Smooth ERP Transitions That Pay Off Big

Taking your ERP system to the cloud is more than just a technical upgrade—it is a chance to rethink how your teams work, how data flows, and how value gets measured.

The Tariffs Effect: 5 Steps to Turning Disruption into an Opportunity to Strengthen Customer Relationships

Forward-looking leaders should view this moment not as a threat but as a window for building stronger, more resilient customer connections.

How to Master Marketing in a World of Tariffs

To navigate the challenges posed by rising tariffs, businesses must rethink their marketing strategies from top to bottom.

Integrating Billing and CRM Leads to Deeper Insights—and Happier Customers

A well-integrated system strengthens financial operations, deepens customer relationships, and sets the stage for long-term success.

Technology Works Better With the Right Balance of Data and People

You won't maximize your marketing technology investment without people power.

Why Change Management Is Critical to Successful Technology Implementations

These efforts ensure alignment, engagement, and adoption across organizations to maximize the value of the investment and mitigate operational disruptions.

To Keep Your CRM Data Secure, Establish a Digital Chain of Custody

What true data ownership entails for CRM leaders is secure, easily auditable, accessible, and trusted historical data backup and archives.

Reframing CRM from Tactical Tool to Engagement Methodology

CRM is often viewed primarily as data and technology rather than a methodology to help brands understand audience needs, deliver rational and emotional value, and measure impact.

Not so Fast, Marketers: Don’t Get Too Comfortable Relying on Third-Party Data

Google has scrapped its plan to eliminate third-party cookies, but marketers have to keep pace with customers' expectations for privacy and more relevant interactions.

New Industry Standards for CX Could Make It Easier to Show ROI

The criteria in these standards can help CX leaders and teams prepare to benchmark their CX programs and create a plan for optimization.

Boosting Efficiency: Experts Detail How CRM Is Redefining the Service Provider Industry

Discover how integrating business operations technology can streamline your business, reduce costs, and give service providers a competitive edge in a demanding industry.