Business Strategy
Vtiger CRM 8.0.0 has been Released
September 20, 2023
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In the ever-evolving landscape of CRM solutions, Vtiger CRM took a significant step forward with the release of Vtiger version 8.0. This update includes stable support for PHP 8.x (PHP 8.2), MYSQL 8.X and Maria DB 10.x Following are the key highlights of Vtiger 8.0.0 Added Composer support for PHP server dependency. Upgraded libraries to achieve better security compliance. Maintenance fixes and MRs Official Announcement You can find the official announcement here: Vtiger CRM 8.0.0 GA Release Download Vtiger 8.0.0 Download the Vtiger 8.0.0 from here: Download Link Vtiger 8.0.0 & VTExperts 1. VTExperts Extension Pack Considering the release of Vtiger 8.0.0, VTExperts is actively working towards ensuring that all extensions previously compatible with Vtiger 7.x are promptly fine-tuned and made fully compatible with Vtiger 8.0.0 2. Migrating to Vtiger CRM 8.0.0 VTExperts offers a seamless CRM upgrade service that ensures a hassle-free transition to Vtiger 8.0.0. Our team of experts will
Enhance Vtiger’s productivity with VTExperts
April 17, 2023
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Productivity is an important aspect of any organization or individual. It allows measuring the work efficiency within a designated timeframe to achieve the maximum possible output. In this article, we will check how can you enhance Vtiger productivity with VTExperts. We live in an era where digital productivity is a booming concept. Let’s get ourselves familiarized with digital productivity tools first. Digital Productivity tools Digital productivity refers to the deployment of digital tools and technologies to improve a team’s efficiency and efficacy in fulfilling tasks and achieving goals. This involves leveraging technology to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, facilitate remote collaboration, and access information and resources more efficiently. By realizing the potential of digital tools, individuals and organizations can optimize processes, minimize resource utilization, and achieve their goals with increased productivity. Moreover, digital productivity tools are cost-effective and easy to use. You can also check Productivityist, if you want to
Streamline communication with VTExperts Email template designer
March 7, 2023
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Using the email templates user can present the data, the way you want, It also allows users to customize the emails as per their requirements while keeping the amount of work and effort put to build it to a minimum. Without a doubt, email templates are an incredibly powerful digital tool. They save time and effort, and moreover increase consistency and accuracy. In addition to this, email templates can be used for a wide range of purposes, from sending out regular newsletters to email campaigns for launching a new product. In this article, we will explore the versatility of email templates and how can you streamline communication with VTExperts Email template designer Advantages of using email templates Here are some prominent advantages of using email templates The standout advantage among others is the customizability of email templates, which proves to be a powerful tool. In a world where people receive countless
Vtiger CRM 7.5.0 Changelog
December 29, 2022
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Vtiger CRM 7.5.0 Change Log Attention all VTiger CRM enthusiasts! The much-anticipated release of VTiger CRM 7.5.0 (open source) is finally here, packed with numerous improvements and new features. The standout enhancements of Vtiger CRM 7.5.0 include PHP 8.x support and Mail Converter Custom actions, which greatly elevate its functionality and efficiency Moreover, this update features an impressive tally of 45+ issue fixes and 30+ enhancement submissions, ensuring a more reliable and efficient experience. Without further ado, let’s dive into some of the most prominent new features, bug fixes and improvements of Vtiger CRM 7.5.0 Release Details Version: 7.5.0 Download Link: vTiger CRM 7.5.0 Release Date: November 24, 2022 Official Announcement: Vtiger CRM 7.5.0 GA Release — Vtiger Feature & Improvement Summary Features & Updates Vtiger CRM 7.5.0. now supports PHP 8.X The process of invoice creation is improved FastMail compatibility update Custom email converter actions are supported now Create recurring invoices from the detailed view reCAPTCHA v1 API
VTExperts tools to help admins better manage Vtiger CRM
December 1, 2022
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The system administrator is one of the most in-demand roles in the IT world. He has access to all the records of the CRM system. The primary duty of the CRM administrator is to maintain the integrity of the CRM system and ensure that the system is up and running. Vtiger CRM system provides some basic instruments, to help system administrators to better perform their duties. In this article, we will look at some of VTExperts tools to help admins better manage Vtiger CRM. First of all, we will go through some major responsibilities of a system administrator Responsibilities of the System administrator Make the system secure: On the prominent responsibility of a system admin is to make the system secure from any type of data breaches and hacking attempts. Setting up firewalls is also a part of making the system secure Preparing a contingency plan in case of system
Add related module records using tabular field entry in form builder
November 8, 2022
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VTExperts Web Form & Landing Page Builder extension allows to the creation of related module records as well. In this article, we will look at how to add related module records using tabular field entry in the form builder Example We will check the configuration and functionality of the extension by implementing the form for the below-mentioned example. The primary module is “Contacts” and the secondary module is “Child” and they have one-to-many relationship (which means 1 contact record can have multiple child records) The form will get information from the contact regarding their children, what are their names, date of birth, and any additional information. So, we will create a web form for the Contacts module and will configure it in a manner that it can also create records in the child module. Create the form Go to the form builder and click on “+ New from” button and provide the
How Vtiger CRM assists in Sales
August 3, 2022
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In current corporate sector, CRM platforms are considered basic necessity for firms to manage their key functions. CRM helps to manage operations for almost every department. In this article, we will focus on the fact that how Vtiger CRM assists in sales process. As we know that Sales is one of those departments of a company that helps businesses and firms to grow. Sales department needs precise data to generate achievable goals. CRM helps to increase the proficiency of sales operations and generate revenue. Following are some of the advantages of using a CRM system for sales purposes. Advantages of using CRM for sales 1- CRM helps to boost the overall sales activities: With the help of CRM, you can check the past behavior of certain target audience. By utilizing the information created from raw data, you can easily recognize the interests and needs of your customer. Once you know
SLA use case for tickets in Vtiger7
July 15, 2022
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Tickets is one of the most use feature of Vtiger crm system. SLA extension by VTExperts can be used to check and regulate the processing of the ticket in Vtiger CRM. In this article we will look at a SLA use case for tickets in Vtiger7. Use case There is ticketing system, in which when a ticket is created its priority is set to “Low” . SLA starts to work when the ticket priority is “Low”. The SLA should keep on working until the ticket status is changed to “Close” But, if the ticket is not resolved in 5 minutes and priority is “Low”, then SLA extension will automatically change the status of the ticket to “Normal” Again if the ticket is not resolved in next 10 minutes after the priority is changed to “Normal”, then SLA will change the priority of the ticket to “High” Again if the ticket
How to make emails avoid going to spam
July 13, 2022
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Emails are an integral part of Vtiger CRM. Vtiger can also be used to send out email campaigns using VTExperts Email marketing extension. A very common issue that email marketers face, is that the emails they send out in an email campaign are landed in the spam folder most of the time. In this article we will learn what causes your emails to land into junk folder and how to make emails avoid going to spam. Why emails land in Spam box There are a number of different factor which causes emails to land into the spam folder. Lets look at some of the most prominent reasons behind it Make sure that you have permission/authorization to send email to contacts you are incorporating in email marketing campaign. Do not buy the list of email addresses to use in you email marketing campaign as it can put you on risk of
Why Businesses are Adapting CRM
June 18, 2021
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The usability and benefits of a CRM system cannot be denied. It helps the growing organizations to manage their resources and time more accurately, that is why more and more firms are adopting CRM systems. Now, people are more aware of the wonders that technology can do. This sets the ground to adapt CRM systems, as it is a beneficial decision regardless of the type of business. In this article we will look at why businesses are adapting CRM and what makes the VTiger CRM system a solution that you need. The very first question that arises in the mind of the users is “how adapting a CRM system is beneficial for them?” In answer to this question, following are some reasons that will help you to understand the need of a CRM system Centralized data hub: Using the CRM, users can keep their data at one place. That makes
ERP VS CRM and Vtiger
June 4, 2021
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ERP (Enterprise resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) both are automated systems that are used to streamline and automate business processes. The difference between both the systems is areas of business where they are implemented. CRM is used to streamline front end processes of a business, while ERP is used to increase the efficiency of back end processes. Usually ERP covers alot more aspects then a CRM and in some cases the CRM used by organizations are actually a subset of their ERP. Vtiger is a great CRM system, but extensions make it more than a CRM system. This article analyzes, ERP VS CRM and Vtiger. This article analyzes, ERP VS CRM and Vwhere does Vtiger stands. ERP is used to manage overall business processes including supply chain, manufacturing, reporting, operations, human resource and accounting. It uses a centralize database to streamline the processes and workflows among the different departments of
How to Set workflow upon record deletion (Customization)
December 16, 2020
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A very common feature that VTiger users inquire frequently about is, can we set workflows to send an email, update a field, create record, create event etc. upon deletion of a record. Unfortunately, VTiger do not provide this feature by default. That is why, we at VTExperts provide a customized solution for this problem. For example, a user (e.g. administrator) of a VTiger CRM system wants to get notified through mail when any other user of the CRM system deletes a record. By default, this feature is not supported by VTiger CRM and hence this task cannot be performed on default VTiger configurations. This customization gives you a new option to Trigger Workflow on Record Deletion Practical Example for further explanation of this customization and how to use it An Admin user wants to get notified through Email whenever a contact is deleted Workflow Now, we will set the workflow, which will send a notification (in the form of email) whenever a record (Contact) is
New Feature In Advanced Comment Extension: Comment Modification Tracker
June 4, 2018
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Advanced Comments extension is merely an enhancement to standard VTiger comments functionality. It adds up to two picklist fields to the comments section and allows users to “categorize” comments added. Also, these comments can be highlighted on the basis of configured picklist value, which makes it even more handy. Also, the comments can be added using RTF. We have added yet another useful feature in it, named ‘View Previous Version‘ that enables users to view the changes made in it and store them in a log. You can see the time when the changes were made along with the user who made them. To edit a comment, simply go to any module for which the comments are enabled. Click on the ‘Edit‘ button under that comment, make the changes and save. You’ll be able to see the original comment by clicking on the ‘View Previous version‘ button under the comment.
Marketing Objectives Affect Pricing Decisions
February 15, 2017
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Marketing objectives are internal factors that affect pricing decision. Before setting price, the firm must decide on its price strategy for their goods. If the company has already selected its target market and positioning attentively, then its marketing mix strategy, with price, will be comparatively straightforward. For example, when Toyota developed its Lexus brand to compete with European luxurious cars in the higher-income segment, and it required charging a high price. Thus, pricing strategy is mainly determined by decisions on market positioning. Meanwhile, the company may search further general or specific objectives. General objectives include survival, market share leadership, current profit maximization, and product quality leadership. At a more specific level, a company can set prices low to avoid competition from entering the market or set prices at their competitors’ level to stabilize the market. It can set prices to keep the support and faithfulness of resellers or to stay
Significance Of Brand Equity
January 20, 2017
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“The commercial value that derives from consumer perception of the brand name of a particular product or service, rather than from the product or service itself.” Actually it is the value of a brand. Brands are just the names and symbols. Brands symbolize consumers’ perceptions and feelings regarding any product and its performance – everything that the good or service means to consumers. According to the analysis, brands exist in the minds of customers. Thus, the actual value of a strong brand is its power to capture customer preference and loyalty. A strong brand has high brand equity because it effects customers’ reliability and reactions toward the particular product or service. Evaluation of a brand’s equity is the extent to which consumers are willing to pay more for their favorite brands. A study found that 72% of buyers would pay a 20% premium for their desired brand than the closest
Buyer’s Decision Process For New Products
January 17, 2017
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Buyers may pass quickly or slowly through different stages of buying-decision-process, and some of those stages may even be reversed. It is much depended on the nature of the buyer, the product, and the buying situation. Now we have a look at how buyers approach the a new product till its purchased. A new product can be a good, service, or an idea that is perceived by some potential customers as new. Marketer’s main interest is to know that how consumers learn about new products for the first time and make buying decisions on whether to adapt them. We can also define the adaptation process as a mental process through which an individual customer passes from the first learning about an innovation of a product to final adaptation, and adaptation as a decision by an individual to become a regular customer of the product. Stages in the Adaptation Process Buyers
International Product And Service Marketing
January 13, 2017
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Marketers of international goods and services face unusual challenges. First, marketers must figure out what goods and services to introduce and in which countries. After that, they must make a decision about how much to standardize or adapt their goods and services for the world market. On the other hand, companies would like to be consistent in their offerings. Consistency helps a company to develop a constant worldwide image. It also cuts down the manufacturing costs and eliminates replication of advertising, research and development, and product designing efforts. Furthermore, worldwide the consumers are different in their attitudes, behaviors, cultures and buying patterns. And markets also vary in their economic conditions, legal requirements, competition, and physical environments. Companies must usually react to these differences by adjusting their products’ offerings. Packaging also faces new challenges for international marketers. Packaging issues can be delicate; brand’s name, colors, and label may not translate easily
Significance Of Branding And How It Plays Its Role In A Company’s Success
January 11, 2017
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Brand is a name, sign, term, and symbol, or design, or a combination of these that identifies the maker or seller of a product or services. Brand is an essential part of a product for consumers, and branding can add value to a product. For example, mostly consumers would perceive a bottle of White Linen perfume as a high-quality brand and an expensive product. But the same perfume in an unmarked bottle would likely be viewed as lower in quality, even the fragrances of these perfumes were identical. Now branding has become so strong that today hardly things go unbranded. Salt is in branded bottle, common nuts and bolts are packaged with the label of different distributors, and automobile parts like spark, tires, plugs, filters – bear brand names that differ from those of the automakers. Even vegetables, fruits, and poultry are branded now; Dole pineapples, Sunkist oranges, Fresh Express
Pricing Strategy For New Products
January 6, 2017
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Pricing strategies usually modify as a product passes in its product life cycle. The introductory stage of any product is especially challenging. Companies bringing out with a new product, face the challenge of setting price in the beginning. They can choose between two broad strategies. One is market-skimming pricing and the other one is market-penetration pricing. These two strategies play very important in fixing price of new product. It is very crucial thing to fix right price which can be affordable for consumer and beneficial for marketers. Market-Skimming Pricing Market-skimming pricing is fixing a high price for a new commodity to skim maximum returns layer by layer from the segments ready to pay the high price; the firm makes fewer but more profitable sales. Several businesses that invent new products set initially high prices to skim revenues. Sony frequently uses market-skimming strategy. In 1990, when Sony introduces the world’s first
Competitive Advantages For Product Positioning
January 6, 2017
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Competitive advantage is a profit over competitors gained by offering customers great value, either through lower cost or by providing more benefits that justify their higher prices. To build beneficial relationship with target customers, marketers must understand the customers’ needs better than their competitors do and deliver more value to them. Furthermore, a company can position itself as providing superior value to its customers, it gains competitive advantage. But strong positions cannot be built on empty promises. If any company places its product as offering the best services and quality, it must then provide the promised quality and services to their customers. Thus, in fact, positioning initiates with differentiating the marketing plan of a company offer so that it will provide superior values to the consumers Marketers should think through customers’ entire experience with the company’s good and services if they want to know about differentiation. A smart company always
Impact Of Marketing Communications Mix
January 3, 2017
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A business’s total marketing communications mix includes the specific mix of personal selling, advertising, public relations, sales promotion, and direct-marketing tolls that the firm uses to pursue its marketing and advertising objectives. Marketing communications mix is also called promotion mix. The details of these five promotion mix tools are given below: Personal Selling Personal selling is the presentation by the sales force of the company for the reason of generating sales and building strong customer relationship. Advertising Advertising is a paid form of non-personal promotion and presentation of thoughts, products, or services by an identified sponsor. Public Relations Building excellent relations with the company’s different public by obtaining positive publicity, building up a superior co-operate image, and heading off or handling unfavorable stories, rumors, and events. Sales Promotion Sales promotions are short term incentives to promote the purchase and sales of a good and service. Direct Marketing Direct marketing is
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
December 31, 2016
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The most important issue for companies is how best to analyze and use individual customer data. Most companies are flooded with information about their customers. In fact, smart companies collect information at each possible consumer touch point. These touch points consist of customer purchase, sales, services and support calls, website visits, customers’ satisfaction survey, payment interactions, market research studies- every contact between the customer and the company. The dilemma is that information is usually scattered widely across the organization. It is hidden in the separate records and databases of different departments of company. Now many companies are turning to CRM (customer relationship management) to resolve these kinds of problems, to manage detailed information regarding individual customers and to maintain customers touch points very carefully in order to maximize customer loyalty. Customer relationship management is an overall practice of building and maintaining the beneficial customer’s relationships by delivering superior customer value
Role And Impact Of Public Relations (PR) On Business
December 29, 2016
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PR is a major mass-promotional tool. It builds good relations with a company’s various contacts by obtaining positive publicity, building up strong co-operate image, and handling & heading off unfavorable stories, events, and rumors. Public relations department may execute any or all of the following tasks: Press relations or press agency: It is all about creating and placing interesting information in the news media to draw attention to a person, goods, or services. Product publicity: Product publicity is for publicizing the detailed products and publicity can be positive or negative both. Public affairs: In public affairs, a company has to build and maintain local and national community relations. Lobbying: It is all about to build & maintain cooperative relations with the government officials and legislators to persuade legislation and regulation. Investor relations: To maintain excellent relationship with shareholders, investors and others in financial community who invest their money
Marketing strategy In Digital Era
December 22, 2016
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World has become a global village. Conducting business in the new digital era will call for a new model for marketing strategy and practice. The internet is revolutionizing how companies create value for their customers and try to build strong relationships with them. This digital age has fundamentally changed customers’ philosophy of convenience, speed, price, product knowledge, and service. Thus, today’s marketing demands introduce new thinking and action-plans. Companies need to retain most of the skills and practices that have worked in the past. But they will have to add essential new competencies and practices if they want to compete, rise, and prosper in this new digital environment. E-Business E-business involves the use of electronic platforms as intranets, extranets, and the Internet to conduct a company’s business. Almost every company has set up a website to inform about and to promote its goods and services. Others use websites simply to
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