Taking the “Con” Out of Contact Management

Our business relationships are the foundation of our success. But how do we keep them all straight, and not flub that important piece of relationship information in a crucial meeting? We’re taking the confusion out of the software game by showing you three options that will help your business stay in touch with its constituents.

Maximizer 8.0 ($229)

An industry leader in contact management, version 8.0 from Maximizer offers one of the most full-featured contact managers around. Suitable for even growing small businesses that also need customer relationship management (CRM) tools, Maximizer 8.0 is a must-have for any company on the rise.

Goldmine Business Contact Manager 6.5 ($170)

Another “big dog” in the software-based world of contact management applications is GoldMine. Version 6.5 of GoldMine Business Contact Manager enables businesses to automate sales and marketing operations, as well as share important data across any size network. For the mid-sized start-up business, this is a wonderful new product that will make your business more efficient!

Salesforce.com, a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) product (starting at $995/year)

For some businesses, server-based, integrated applications can be expensive and difficult to host. The desire to move toward Internet-based applications is undeniably attractive. Founded in 1999 by former Oracle executive Marc Beniof, Salesforce has become an industry leader in the contact management trade. With over 350,000 subscribers to their Web-based application, Salesforce would certainly be an important addition to any business with little room for error.