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CRM March 2003 David Myron	Who's Minding the Mid-Market? Mid-market CRM vendors are partnering with consultants to get your business. Here are 10 tips to help you select the right consultant for your needs.
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CRM April 2003 Martin Schneider	Prove It Gone are the days when CRM vendors could pitch features and functionality, close the deal, hit the trail, and never look back. Today's CRM buyers demand proof during the presale that the CRM technology they are considering will deliver the promised results.
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