Building a Successful CRM From License Procurement to Launch

Summit Blog Building a Successful CRM From License Procurement to Launch

At Summit we believe everything should be right-sized. Your CRM solution should meet your needs today while being designed to grow with your business tomorrow. Your integrated applications should do what you need right now and be adaptable to your needs down the road. We accomplish this through a thorough analysis and discovery – getting to know you, your company, and your goals.

Building a successful customer relationship management tool requires an in depth analysis of your business, your goals, and your needs. Summit designs a CRM solution after helping you evaluate your goals, strategy, business objectives, metrics for success, priorities and roadmap. A Salesforce solution developed for your business bySummit will be rolled out with a personalized approach, not a cookie cutter installation. All Salesforce integrations are designed for your business following these important steps for success.

Chances are good you’ve reached out to Summit because you have two things: A vision for what your business needs and a shopping list of pain points you need to address.

That’s why we begin with a discovery session. It doesn’t matter what industry you are in, what Salesforce clouds you are investing in, or what your goals are. No two CRM solutions are identical and Summit strives to provide you with a CRM solution as unique as your business. We will work with you to define your vision for Salesforce. Installing a customer relationship management solution without a vision would be like going to the store without a shopping list. You end up spending a lot of money, buying a bunch of things you don’t really need, and forget to bring home the one thing you went for.

Through the discovery process Summit team of Salesforce certified consultants will help you create the perfect shopping list. Your vision for a CRM solution will come to life as we analyze the processes that can be automated, the tools that will help your teams be more successful, and the technology solutions that lend themselves to getting all the bells and whistles you need without the fluff.

The final deliverable Summit will share with your team after discovery is our understanding of the pain points our solution should address and the recommendations to have a high impact on your company with the least challenges to get your company to launch. Your vision will become our vision. The vision becomes the roadmap.

With your vision defined, Summit maps out a strategy to make your vision a reality. The strategy is the road map to success. We plan out each step of your Salesforce implementation so you can rest assured your vision is met. Summit asks the right questions to turn your vision into a road map for success. With the strategy in hand, Summit partners with you to define the business objectives that will become the measures of our success in building you the perfect CRM solution.

The business objectives are where your vision and your strategy get wings. The objectives we agree upon translate your vision into the deliverables that have the highest impact on your business. Summit brings our years of experience with Salesforce and with past satisfied customers to ensure that your new CRM system isn’t just a new way to deal with the same problems. Your CRM solution frees your company up from the inefficiencies and pain points that started your search for a CRM in the first place.

As we begin building your perfect Salesforce solution we partner with your organization to get the whole team on board. User acceptance testing, end user training, agreement of the business objectives, and executive sponsorship are all important steps in ensuring your Salesforce investment meets all your business needs today and in the future. Your Salesforce dream team will consist of a variety of team members who can set the bar for success at every touchpoint where your CRM is improving your day-to-day operations.

The team’s size determines how many Salesforce licenses you need to get to a successful CRM launch.

From the moment we compile your business objectives, Summit works with you and your team to define the metrics that we will all use to gauge the success of your Salesforce implementation. We will work with you to create measurable goals that meet your expectations while setting a high bar for Summit’s final delivery. We can only manage what we can measure and the metrics for success are second in our minds only to your team’s overall satisfaction with the solution we deliver.

From time to time a customer comes to Summit with a set of objectives so immense that we have to break the project down. Whether that means we are working in agile sprints, multiple rollout phases, or a multi-step approach to moving your business from one platform to another, Summit helps you prioritize your objectives. We might not be able to deliver everything you need at once, but as we agree on what is most important to deliver first we update your CRM solution roadmap.

Launching the best CRM solution for your business built on the award-winning Salesforce platform isn’t a one and done effort. A successful CRM launch is the goal but the goal is the product of a carefully planned personalized approach to your business’s needs.

Summit is your Salesforce partner getting you to a successful CRM rollout from license procurement to launch. With personalized training delivered to your team we are confident that your CRM solution will meet your objectives today and scale to your needs tomorrow. As your needs evolve and change, Summit will continue to work with you delivering enhancements and new features as required. Our managed services clients keep a bundle of hours readily available for any day-to-day Salesforce assistance they need. Many of our satisfied customers retain Summit again in the future when they want to add features and functionalities to their CRM solution.

Inquire today how Summit can help you launch the right-sized CRM solution for your business on the Salesforce platform with the tools that address your business objectives.

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"Easy to Work With"
Angie W.

Northwoods worked with Summit to help migrate our Microsoft Dynamics CRM system to Salesforce.  Mike and his team were extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and easy to work with.  They were able to help us configure the system to handle complex business processes while making the system easy for end users.  They were also able to migrate all our legacy Dynamics data to the new Salesforce system.  Summit helped train our technical team on Salesforce administration while keeping the project on time and under budget.  I highly recommend Summit for any Salesforce-related project.

"Mind Blowing!"
Rachael H.

As a leader of a small non-profit aimed to scale rapidly and efficiently, I knew it was critical to transition from antiquated spreadsheets to a sophisticated CRM. We dabbled in Salesforce on our own the year prior. To put it mildly, I was terrified to go there again. Mike and his team at Summit met my apprehension with confidence and reassurance. They were timely, efficient and positioned us to utilize Salesforce in ways we hadn’t imagined. Every day I’m in awe of what Salesforce can do; to Mike’s credit for imparting his wisdom. Summit has positioned us for unprecedented opportunities at Walk with a Doc. Thank you!

"BEST Salesforce Consultant Available"
Catherine Z.

We went through 3 consultants before finding Summit. The difference was night and day, and the cost was very reasonable. They helped us get our Communities up and running in less than a week (after 2 other teams essentially dragged their feet for 9 months - yes, 9 months!). We are ecstatic! We also have Managed Services with them, for a few hundred bucks a month they are our go-to for anything Salesforce. The team is INSTANTLY responsive - like within 2 minutes. I have experienced other consultants and can tell you, there is no comparison. Hire Summit!

"Did a Wonderful Job"
Paige B.

We have primarily been using Salesforce for our sales team. Recently we decided to bring our support team on and Summit did an awesome job helping us get everything set up the way we needed.

"Great Learning and Implementation"
Annette H.

Great experience with Summit. They are very knowledgeable about Salesforce and their turn around is outstanding. I am looking forward to working Part 2 of our plan with them.

"Transformation Data w/ Excellent Service"
Kay W.

The skill set and knowledge that Mike Leibrand has brought to this project far surpasses our initial expectation- especially since our initial contact with Salesforce corp. was challenged in regards to utilizing training videos to suit our scope and need. Mike has been helpful in supporting our team with a custom solution in order for us to be able to serve our community better. He is timely and professional, and eager to learn about the why before telling us the what.

"Made our Dream CRM a Reality!"
Matt S.

Mike and his team at Summit Tech made our Salesforce dream a reality. As a small non-profit on a limited budget with very specific CRM needs we were challenged to find a suitable Salesforce partner. Fortunately we were introduced to Summit Tech, and from day one they made the formidable task of implementing Salesforce doable (and even enjoyable!). Mike is a pro, from his accessibility and communication to industry knowledge and attitude, he never said 'no' to a request. When we encountered hiccups along the way he took the time to trouble shoot and make fixes, even when it was outside the original scope of the project. We didn't deviate from the project timeline or budget, which says a lot considering our custom needs for data collection/reporting, donor communication, and third party plug-ins. If you are considering implementing Salesforce or have any Salesforce needs, I highly recommend Mike and his team.

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