Early stage startups don't need a “fancy” CRM
I get really frustrated when startups buy the coolest CRM and spending the next 5 hours tweaking it’s functionality until it’s PERFECT.
Don’t waste your money - and especially TIME.
Too many startups do not realise how short the startup life-cycle really is.
Time is not on your side.
Use every spare moment calling potential customers, setting up meetings, learning how to increase your sales success.
Instead of a CRM, just get started with a simple spreadsheet (Microsoft or Google Drive). With some basic tables, you can easily manage up to 50 opportunities on a single page.
(Sure when your sales machine is SOLID, you are bringing in over $50k every month, hiring new sales people - fill your boots and get a great CRM)
If this is not you yet, give yourself 10 mins to setup a spreadsheet you are comfortable with, and then get back on the phone and email and selling!
If you really need to have a CRM, then pick a free one that only takes a few minutes to setup.
Try this example spreadsheet as a starting point. Now it should take you 2 minutes!