The Top 10 CM Resources to Keep Your Business Organized

Are you wasting time and losing money because you're not as organized as you should be? We take advantage of tools and resources available, which can make or break our businesses. This is why choosing the right contact management system is one of the most important decisions you can make as an entrepreneur or small business owner.

These are the top contact management systems I've come across to keep you focused so that you can dedicate the bulk of your time nurturing existing relationships, while building on new ones so that your business can see the success that it deserves.

1. VTIGER (www.vtiger.com) - I personally use this one and love it because it's an open source software that you can install on your server for free. It's great for maintaining all sorts of contacts for leads, marketing, sales, etc. You can also email your contacts directly within it and track all contacts, attach files, etc. If you run a small business with employees or if you need to give others access, you can do so and limit the information they are able to view.

2. SUGAR CRM (www.sugarcrm.com) - Another extremely easy to use software. Not as robust as others, unless you want to pay for the pro version.

3. ZOHO (www.zoho.com) - Hosted on zoho.com, this web-based application gives you the same features as many other CMs on the market. You can also share your account with others. You get the first 3 users for free.

4. PLAXO (www.plaxo.com) - This is the best of Facebook and LinkedIn. The social networking aspect is great but the contact management is what makes this website valuable. It also updates your calendars, address books and to-do lists with your other email accounts.

5. HIGHRISE HQ (www.highrisehq.com) - Another excellent contact management system that links with other services such as web chats, project management, etc. The solo plan is only $29 a month and is great for the solopreneurs who need to stay organized and on top of their game.

Other systems include:

www.batchbook.com, www.freecrm.com, www.salesforce.com, www.bigcontacts.com & www.bosscrm.com.

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Vicky Ayala is a marketing strategist who writes a weekly blog about her journeys to become a successful lifestyle entrepreneur. She offers internet marketing advice as well as web marketing solutions for small businesses.

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