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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMaple CRM is built in such a way that all size of businesses find it to be a perfect fit for their sale, operations and process requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most required, yet overlooked facets of a business is ‘Lead Management’.
It’s a futile effort to put up the leads in a spreadsheet listing and keep glancing at it every day. Manual lead management is never a good idea, as it results into some leads getting missed, unscheduled follow ups and delays in communication with customer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That’s why, every business mandatorily requires a perfect tool for Lead Management which will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Give instant notifications when a new lead is received<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Send automatic mails to leads on arrival- to establish quick contact<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enable sales executives to quickly update status as the lead progresses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provide dashboard and easy to read charts with Sales Pipeline<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enable quick actions to be done across several leads simultaneously to save time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provide facility to manage leads from web + Mobile with real time updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Maple CRM provides the most user-friendly and quick platform for lead management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s have a look at some of the basic functionalities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lead Addition<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Leads can be manually added with Custom Lead forms in Maple CRM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Automatic addition is by pulling the leads from online lead generation platforms like Meta ads, Google ads, website form, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Maple CRM mobile app is real-time synced with web app. Any updates in either of the platforms is synced instantly with the other platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Know more about online lead capture from online platforms.<\/a>
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWith Maple CRM\u2019s mobile app, managing online leads becomes seamless and hassle-free. Executives can instantly capture inquiries from various sources, track lead details, update progress, and even respond on the go- all from their smartphones. This ensures that no lead is missed, follow-ups are timely, and businesses stay connected with prospects anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leads can be categorized into custom views. You can set the priority for the leads, action to be taken, reminders and follow ups for that lead, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quick communication options- like one click call, WhatsApp message and Email are available for instant communication. WhatsApp feature is augmented with templates for the messages so that every time the executives do not have to type the message. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sales pipeline in the dashboard gives a clear idea of the cases in hand, their status, and follow ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bulk Actions<\/strong>: Lead Bulk Upload <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Upload them just in 1 click in Maple CRM!
Lead bulk upload feature gives a provision to upload any number of leads.
In Maple CRM, the fields required to be filled in the lead form can be mapped as per the headings in the spreadsheet from where the leads are getting uploaded. Example: If your data base sheet has 4 columns- name, contact number, email ID and location, same can be mapped in Maple CRM too. The data fields of the uploaded leads can then match exactly as the leads added directly in the CRM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/maplecrm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-36.png\")
<\/figure>\nDuplicate Check<\/strong> can be set in Maple CRM while uploading bulk contacts. You can select the field on which duplicity check must happen- Whether it should be name, phone number, and\/or email ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, action to be taken if contacts are found duplicate can be configured. You can select whether you want to reject the duplicates or shoot a notification to the lead owner about it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bulk Actions:<\/strong> Bulk lead re-assigning<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOnce leads are bulk uploaded in the CRM, you can also assign them to respective executives. Example: If you are the manager and have bulk uploaded 500 leads in Maple CRM, which you want to distribute among 5 executives, you can do so with the Bulk Re-assign feature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just select the leads to be assigned at once and within 1 click, all the leads are re-assigned to the new user. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The concerned executives will receive a notification when leads are assigned to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manager can have an access to leads in their entire team. Whereas team members can access only their own leads. Every user gets their own custom dashboard and custom views, which makes it easy for them to get familiarized with the whole system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Custom Lead Status and Sales Pipeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In Maple CRM, businesses get the flexibility to design their own custom sales pipeline<\/strong> by defining lead status stages that best match their sales process. Instead of working with rigid, pre-set stages, you can create custom lead status names, and the CRM dashboard will automatically reflect them in funnels – giving teams a clear, visual representation of how leads are moving through the pipeline. This ensures that sales tracking is not only accurate but also aligned with your unique workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Benefits of Custom Lead Status & Pipeline in Maple CRM:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Tailored Sales Stages:<\/strong> Define lead status names based on your business model and sales journey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Visual Funnel Representation:<\/strong> Dashboards automatically adjust to display custom stages in a clear funnel view.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Better Tracking:<\/strong> Easily monitor how many leads are at each stage and identify bottlenecks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Improved Forecasting:<\/strong> Gain insights into conversion probabilities and expected closures with a pipeline built for your process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Team Alignment:<\/strong> Executives and managers work with the same customized pipeline, ensuring consistent reporting and communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Custom Fields in Lead – Create your own lead addition form<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMaple CRM allows businesses to create custom fields<\/strong> in the lead addition form, ensuring that they capture exactly the information they need without being restricted to pre-defined formats. Whether it\u2019s industry-specific details, unique client requirements, or additional qualification parameters, custom fields make lead collection flexible and fully aligned with your business processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Visual Funnel Representation:<\/strong> Dashboards automatically adjust to display custom stages in a clear funnel view.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tailored Sales Stages:<\/strong> Define lead status names based on your business model and sales journey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n