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Read our newest sample chapters
Here you can access all of SearchCRM.com's chapter downloads. Chapter Download Library
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CRM expert advice -- top 10 Q&As of 2006
SearchCRM.com hosts valuable advice from some of the biggest names in the CRM industry every month in our Ask the Expert section. This month we've compiled the best of 2006 to help you get a leg up on the competition. Top 10 tips
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CRM definitions and buzzwords of 2006
It's hard to keep up with CRM buzzwords. Get the real definitions behind CRM's hottest terms in 2006, including SaaS, SEO, VoIP, business process management (BPM), Web self service and direct email marketing here. Top 10 tips
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SearchCRM.com's Learning Guide Center
Find links to all of our learning guides on marketing strategy, call center management, business intelligence, salesforce automation, data quality, self service, VoIP in the call center, call center performance management and open source CRM. Learning Guide
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Mobile CRM vendors quiz answers
Looking for a cheat sheet to SearchCRM.com's quiz: Mobile CRM vendors? Read answers and get detailed information on all related CRM topics including sales force automation and wireless and mobile CRM. Quiz
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10. Salesforce.com
Learn the response to the tenth question in SearchCRM.com's exclusive mobile CRM quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on mobile vendors and SFA. Quiz
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5. Mobile applications for handheld devices
Learn the response to the fifth question in SearchCRM.com's exclusive mobile CRM quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on mobile vendors and SFA. Quiz
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3. Large CRM vendors in the mobile market
Learn the response to the third question in SearchCRM.com's exclusive mobile CRM quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on mobile vendors and SFA. Quiz
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8. Technical problems with mobile CRM
Learn the response to the eighth question in SearchCRM.com's exclusive mobile CRM quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on mobile vendors and SFA. Quiz
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1. Growth rate for mobile CRM
Learn the response to the first question in SearchCRM.com's exclusive mobile CRM quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on mobile vendors and SFA. Quiz
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SearchCRM Cloud Guide
More companies are considering SaaS CRM instead of on-premises systems. In this guide, find out how to incorporate cloud computing into CRM. News | 10 Aug 2011
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SearchCRM.com resource center
An exclusive collection of the most recent articles and resources on call center, marketing effectiveness, sales excellence and business intelligence. Article | 16 Aug 2004
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Call center workforce optimization (WFO): Pros and cons
Workforce optimization software is being deployed in more and more call centers as organizations look to optimize their call center and other business processes in a single, unified system. Learn the pros and cons of workforce optimization and get ti... Tip
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CRM at the Speed of Light (3rd edition)
Read Chapter 17 from one of CRM's most popular books, "CRM at the Speed of Light: Essential Customer Strategies for the 21st Century (3rd edition)" by Paul Greenberg. Tip
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Download chapters from sales and marketing books
Who Stole My Customer? offers unique and powerful insights into the world of acquiring and retaining customers. Tip
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Download chapters from call center books
This is a series of case studies that chronicles collected performance metrics before and after implementation of specific technology solutions for call centers. Tip
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Major issues in data mining
Every project should be undertaken with all the necessary preparations. Data mining is no different. Tip
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Book review: Customer Winback - How to Recapture Lost Customers and Keep Them Loyal
Customer Winback - How to Recapture Lost Customers and Keep Them Loyal Tip
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How can I calculate internal rate of return (IRR)?
Internal rate of return (IRR) is a valuable calculation because it generates a projected return that can be directly compared to the company's hurdle rate. Learn how to calculate IRR in this expert tip from Tom Pisello. Ask the Expert
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Telecom industry churn rates
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Definitions: NPV, IRR, ROI and payback
Learn the definitions for commonly confused terms related to return on investment (ROI) in this expert Q/A. Ask the Expert
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Top loyalty programs
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CRM functions and processes
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CRM certification
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obliquity
In systems engineering, obliquity is a theory that proposes the best way to achieve a goal when you are working with a complex system is to take an indirect approach instead of a direct one. Word
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self-scanning checkout (self-checkout)
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Web self-service
Web self-service is a type of electronic support (e-support) that allows customers and employees to access information and perform routine tasks over the Internet, without requiring any interaction with a representative of an enterprise. Web self-ser... Word
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Paul Greenberg on Oracle's CRM roadmap
Paul Greenberg, president of the 56 Group LLC and author of CRM at the Speed of Light, discussed Oracle's plans for its CRM roadmap, including a RESTful architecture, from the OpenWorld conference. Video
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Paul Greenberg compares social CRM products
The author of CRM at the Speed of Light compares Oracle's social CRM offerings with those of Microsoft, SAP and Salesforce.com at OpenWorld and dishes on Marc Benioff's appearance. Video
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Oriental Trading Co. launches customer reviews
Sam Taylor, CEO of the Oriental Trading Co., sought to make the company customer-centric by re-launching customer reviews, which earned it a customer service excellence award from Gartner and Peppers&Rogers. Video
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Call center video: PlumChoice uses Aspect workforce management system
Take a look inside the call center at PlumChoice Inc. and find out how they implemented an Aspect call center workforce management software system to help with call center scheduling and workforce forecasting and remote agent management. Video
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SearchCRM Cloud Guide
More companies are considering SaaS CRM instead of on-premises systems. In this guide, find out how to incorporate cloud computing into CRM. News
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Social CRM: Special Report
Our special report on all things social CRM has everything you need to learn about social media, CRM and how to manage it all. Report
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Meet the 2009 CRM Products of the Year judges
This year, our panel of judges for the CRM Products of the Year awards included industry experts and thought leaders specializing in CRM, customer service, marketing and the call center. While some judges chose to remain anonymous, read on to learn m... Products of the Year
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Submissions needed for product directory
We're looking for submissions for our product directories, including marketing automation and CRM suite. Survey
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The top CRM advice from experts in 2009
Get the top CRM advice from our CRM and call center experts in 2009. Find out about CRM market trends and get advice on the changing CRM and call center industry. Top 10 tips
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Paul Greenberg on Oracle's CRM roadmap
Paul Greenberg, president of the 56 Group LLC and author of CRM at the Speed of Light, discussed Oracle's plans for its CRM roadmap, including a RESTful architecture, from the OpenWorld conference. Video
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Paul Greenberg compares social CRM products
The author of CRM at the Speed of Light compares Oracle's social CRM offerings with those of Microsoft, SAP and Salesforce.com at OpenWorld and dishes on Marc Benioff's appearance. Video
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Oriental Trading Co. launches customer reviews
Sam Taylor, CEO of the Oriental Trading Co., sought to make the company customer-centric by re-launching customer reviews, which earned it a customer service excellence award from Gartner and Peppers&Rogers. Video
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Call center video: PlumChoice uses Aspect workforce management system
Take a look inside the call center at PlumChoice Inc. and find out how they implemented an Aspect call center workforce management software system to help with call center scheduling and workforce forecasting and remote agent management. Video
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CRM learning tutorials and guides
SearchCRM.com's All-in-One Guides, learning guides and quizzes provide topic-focused resources on topics like like call center management, customer loyalty, marketing strategy, open source CRM, self service and more. This compilation is a quick and e... Learning Center
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About CRM learning center
The learning tools section provides guides, quizzes and other resources for CRM leaders and practitioners, including self-assessment tools and guides to learning about CRM best practices, CRM technology and sales and marketing tools and best practices. Browse the learning guides and quizzes to discover the latest news, expert advice, reference materials and white papers.