A useful CRM shows what someone requested, who responds, and what comes next. Importing thousands of contacts without that process can move the disorder to another screen.
What may be happening
List decisions you cannot currently answer: pending inquiries, open proposals, or appointments awaiting confirmation. Those questions should guide setup.
What to change first
- Define a few stages with clear entry and exit conditions. Avoid columns nobody knows when to update.
- Assign an owner and next task to each active opportunity. Retain only necessary, authorized information.
- Test the process with a small sample before migrating everything. Review permissions for each team member’s role.
An example to adapt
Example stages: new inquiry, information pending, proposal sent, confirmed, and closed. An inquiry should not become confirmed simply because the team sent a message.
How to check progress
Review opportunities without an owner or next action. A full board does not prove follow-up is working.
Questions about this problem
Does a CRM replace WhatsApp?
Not necessarily. It can organize context and tasks while conversations still happen through WhatsApp or another channel.
Your review checklist
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How we can help
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