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7 Must-Have Apps for Salespeople

Whether you need to log sales calls or keep track of business cards, there's an app to make it easier to get out of the office and into the field.

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The Best Front Office Software for Running Your Business

With so many options it can be hard to decide what software will meet your businesses needs. Here are our top picks for front-office software.

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The Great Cloud Migration: How to Stay Ahead of the Pack

More businesses are using software hosted over the Internet -- or in the cloud -- for a range of applications. But the cloud can also be used to test out new...  Read more

Interesting Bedfellows: Salesforce.com and Twitter

To hear Salesforce.com tell it; call centers are on the way out, while "crowdsourcing" is the new customer service. Don't hang up that phone just ...  Read more

Pay-as-You-Go with Cloud Computing

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Small Business Should Embrace CRM in 2008

Customer relationship management providers have tailored their offerings for the small business market, providing software-as-a-service options, integration ...  Read more

Business Management Applications: The Power of Data

BMAs may be your online secret weapon to weather the downturn -- and come out of it stronger and more profitable.  Read more

Astadia Opens Salesforce.com Training Centers

On-demand consulting firm and one of salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM)'s largest deployment partners Astadia Consulting has launched salesforce.com Authorized Tra...  Read more

New Tool for Sales

Jan. 9, 2007 -- JasperSoft, a San Francisco-based open-source software firm, has released a free open-source reporting application integr...  Read more

Salesforce.com Unveils New Ideas Application

A new on-demand application allows businesses to develop and manage ideas from their employee and client communities.  Read more

Salesforce.com Launches On-Demand Platform

Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM)   Dreamforce Conference unveiled its Force.com on- demand platform on Monday, dubbing it the first ever Platform-as-a-Servi...  Read more

Salesforce.com, Bay Partners and Bessemer To Fund Start-Ups

Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM) has teamed up with venture-capital firms Bay Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners to help fund developers and start-up compani...  Read more

The Integration Appliance

In the past, small to mid-sized businesses had only two options for integrating applications. They could spend a lot of money and use complex software tools ...  Read more

Helping Young Professionals Be Professional

We're heading into that time of year when businesses may pick up a college intern for the summer or, better yet, hire a new graduate on staff. If ...  Read more

Salesforce.com Launches Free Version

You do get what you pay for. But, Salesforce.com has launched this week a free version of force.com. This could be a great way for a smaller business to g...  Read more

CODA to Develop Real-Time Accounting System

CODA on Monday announced plans to develop the first on-demand financial system built using Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM)   Dreamforce Conference's Force....  Read more

Time For Launch 2.0

I was watching Marc Benioff from Salesforce.com launch Chatter (the social networking app for Salesforce.com). No surprises here. The video featu...  Read more

How to Choose CRM Software

Managing customer relationships can be a daunting task but also a very rewarding one. Luckily, there's business software that will help you. Here's how to se...  Read more

Can Sales Technology Help Your Bottom Line?

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How an Extranet Can Help Your Business

By connecting your business with customers, suppliers, or vendors, an extranet can help improve interactions without raising costs. But is it secure?  Read more

New Customer Interaction Tool

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Taking Credit When Credit Is Due

Many factors determine the success of a new strategy. But which one is responsible for real results? Here's how to find out. One ...  Read more

Transform Google Searchers Into Repeat Customers

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read more

How to Manage Multiple Business Locations

Many companies expand by adding offices or stores in different cities. But geographic growth involves logistical complexity and management finesse. Here's ho...  Read more

You Can Now Manage Business-to-Business Payments with PayPal

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read more

CRM Made Simple

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Callidus To Build SaaS Applications On Force.com

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Everything You Need to Know About Buying Software

A primer on smart software buying, including whether to buy software as a service and how to negotiate advantageous licensing deals.  Read more

4 Cool Help Desk Tools

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Quiet Period Rules Revised

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The New Generation of Cloud Storage Tools

Cloud storage and file back-up is getting better with age. The services are now attracting a legion of small business owners enraptured by the ease of access...  Read more

Three Keys to Finding Success with Social CRM

A new study found that small businesses are struggling with marketing and innovation, which is an eye-opener in an age in which "social" marketing and innova...  Read more

Salesforce.com and Facebook - Interesting!

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Marketing Tactics to Avoid

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New Salesforce Collaboration Tool

Today, CRM software company Salesforce unveiled an updated version of Chatter, its social collaboration platform.  Read more

High-Tech Bonding

"Know thy customer" may be an important business principle, but putting that ideal into practice gets exponentially harder as a company grows. That's why ...  Read more

High-Tech Bonding

"Know thy customer" may be an important business principle, but putting that ideal into practice gets exponentially harder as a company grows. That's why ...  Read more

Software-as-a-Service Vs. Managed Services

What's the difference between SaaS and the managed service concept? And how can you decide which is best for your business?  Read more

Infopia to Launch E-Commerce Solution

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8x8 Releases iPBX Phone Solution

The Packet8 Virtual Office CTI allows Salesforce users to access high-quality digital voice.  Read more

Picking an SaaS Vendor: Upstart or Big Player?

As the big names in software unveil software-as-a-service products, businesses have never had so many options. But is it better to go with a big name or an I...  Read more