6 tips for choosing your Vtiger CRM partner

January 4, 2017
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Vtiger CRM

Are you already working with vtiger or is your organization planning to do so? A good decision. In fact, vtiger is already a complete, feature-rich CRM package that is affordable for almost any organization for improving the quality of your organization's marketing, sales and customer service processes. With vtiger as your CRM system, your organization can experience stable, incremental growth. Essential to achieving this growth is a reliable, stable and proactive vtiger CRM partner. A vtiger partner who not only develops what you want, but who also thinks along with you and your business.

It is often difficult for organizations starting out with vtiger to assess what requirements a software programmer must meet. Especially if you are not a programmer yourself and are looking for a programmer for a specific system, such as vtiger.

There are many vtiger developers available. Consequently, the battle for customer favor is fiercer than ever. That is why it is important that you hire the right vtiger partner right away. Whether you want one or more modules built, want to integrate your vtiger CRM system with existing systems or have other requirements, it is crucial that you make the right choice.

After all, a wrong decision can have harmful consequences for your business. Just think of the time and money you will have to spend to find an alternative. Therefore, in this blog I will give you 6 tips that can help you make an informed, educated and reasoned decision regarding the choice of a vtiger partner.

Choosing Vtiger CRM partner 6 tips

1. Clearly describe and define the scope of your project

It is important to define the scope of your project as accurately as possible. This will help you draw up a profile of the vtiger partner that is as clear and complete as possible. Make sure that you, as an organization, are able to clearly communicate your wishes and requirements to interested parties.

In the most ideal situation, you are able to put together your wish list completely on your own. Should there be an area or focus area where you are not sure what you have in mind right now, make sure that you can explain your wishes in this area specifically and clearly. Your potential vtiger partners can then
indicate how they can help you in this area.

2. Hire a real vtiger developer

On Google, there is a proliferation of Vtiger developers. You can find vtiger developers all over the world: freelance, PHP, developers ed. Look for parties that have proven experience with vtiger. For example, you can recognize expert vtiger parties by (the number of) customer cases they have published on their website. Also the number of news items, the amount of additional vtiger modules an organization offers on its website give an indication of the expertise, innovation and ambition of a potential vtiger CRM partner.

3. Freelancer or a company

As an organization, also ask yourself which type of partner you will be best off with, a freelancer (ZZP) or a vtiger partner (organization). The differences are life changing; the choice really depends on your needs. Freelancers are inexpensive and can often be a good solution for small businesses or enterpreuners if cost is a major argument in the consideration.

Vtiger partners like Vicus are often better equipped and able to execute and carry broad and large projects and meet the needs of these
companies. These include providing long-term support, availability of employees to any time of day and being able to meet complex technical
requirements. In any case, whatever option you choose as an organization always make sure that the capabilities of a specific organization, agency or freelancer are well identified.

4. Ask lots of questions

After you've made an initial selection and scheduled a few appointments with a few vtiger development companies, it's important to find out if this party is a good fit for your organization. Not sure how to go into the interview and what to pay attention to during the interview?

The characteristics of an experienced vtiger developer include the following:

Good market knowledge. He or she is extremely well informed
on software developments and is efficient with his/her time.
Knows your company's goals and is familiar with all its products. Good developers are aware of the goals of your business, know what
and what doesn't matter. They participate in your business strategies and then act as part-time consultants and part-time developers.

Important: Keep in mind that a developer's technical skills are important. But don't forget the soft skills as well. Don't forget this when assessing candidates. In your vtiger CRM partner selection, consider the complete picture and don't just focus on coding.

5. Don't let price drive you.

I can't stress it often enough that price should never be the deciding factor in choosing a vtiger CRM partner. Go for the best quality solution and not the cheapest! Choose the vtiger CRM partner who can really take your organization forward. After all, it is common knowledge that the cheapest solution often turns out to be the most expensive solution in the long run.

6. Enter into a partnership

Finally, it is important to realize that a vtiger developer/partner truly becomes your business partner. As partners, you are on equal footing and exchange value. In exchange for money, the vtiger partner provides added value in terms of knowledge, experience and skills.

My general advice: do not make hasty decisions in the vtiger partner journey, but take your time to come to a wise and informed decision.

Vicus most experienced vtiger partner in the Netherlands

Are you or is your organization looking for a vtiger CRM partner who can take your organization to the next level? With more than 250 vtiger implementations since 2005, Vicus eBusiness Solutions is the vtiger specialist in the Netherlands. Vicus helps companies improve their marketing, sales and customer service processes. We do this not only by delivering the right software, but also by thinking along with you to optimize your business. Vicus takes care of everything, so that your organization only has to focus on its core business.

Besides the fact that Vicus supports vtiger and regularly introduces additional modules on the
the market, it is an e-commerce specialist and, if required, will link your vtiger CRM to a Magento webshop and/or to King Business Software.