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allan

Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distributors and dealers with their sales, customer service and I.T. strategies.

Highly conversant with CRM and supply chain systems, parts distribution, workshop & warranty, sales & marketing, customer care, vehicle administration, direct communication systems, financial management and executive focus applications.

He continues to provide advice and guidance and write regular articles and blogs on CRM solutions as well as CRM concepts and implementation strategies in the Asia Pacific region including Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand and Vietnam, to improve the overall productivity and profitability of companies through a better understanding of customer relationship management and leadership development.

Zoho CRM To Facebook Integration - Building Better Relationships

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Monday, 23 April 2012 Category Zoho CRM 0 Comment

Zoho CRM is now integrated with Facebook, which means Facebook profiles of prospects and contacts can be integrated with CRM Leads and Contacts modules, providing a platform to centralise a truly in depth knowledge of your prospects and contacts and relations with them. Social CRM is here to stay!

Tags: zoho crm, zoho crm facebook integration, social crm, linkedin, facebook
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Zoho CRM Now Supports Multi Currency

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Thursday, 05 April 2012 Category Zoho CRM 0 Comment

The new Zoho CRM multi currency feature provides you with the ability to easily support business transactions in the global market place, in multiple currencies.

Tags: zoho crm, multi currency crm, zoho crm multi currency, multi currency sales
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Zoho Introduces New Mobile Business Apps

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Tuesday, 03 April 2012 Category Zoho Tips and Tricks! 0 Comment

Zoho, the creators of over 25 online business, collaboration and productivity applications, recently announced three new native mobile apps; Zoho CRM on Android, Zoho Projects on iPhone, and Zoho Docs on Android, providing you and your teams with highly flexible mobile access over your key business data.

Tags: mobile business apps, mobile crm, mobile zoho crm, zoho mobile
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Zoho Invoice And Zoho Books Now Supports The PayPal Payflow Pro Payment Gateway

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Tuesday, 27 March 2012 Category Zoho Accounting Solutions 0 Comment

If your business is in Australia, New Zealand, USA, or Canada, and your company accepts a large amount of daily payment receipts, with the Paypal Payflow Payment Gateway you will be able to quickly receive online payments from your customers, and, at the same time, take advantage of some great reporting features.

Tags: zoho invoice, zoho books, zoho accounting, online payments
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Zoho Reports - What Gets Measured Gets Done - Start Enhancing Your Company Today With Zoho Reports & KPIs.

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Friday, 09 March 2012 Category Zoho Reports 0 Comment

Evaluate your company and measure your business using Key Performance Indicators.

Tags: key performence indicators, key performance reporting, kpi, performance reporting, zoho reports, sales reporting
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Zoho Support Express - Online Customer Service Software Application For Small Businesses

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Monday, 05 March 2012 Category Zoho Support 0 Comment

Zoho have recently announced their "Zoho Support Express license", for Zoho Support online customer service software, which targets small businesses that have customer service support requirements but do not have designated full time support agents, or perhaps part time/seasonal support staff...

Tags: customer service, online help desk solutions, zoho, zoho support, zoho web apps
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Zoho CRM Calendar, Checking Availability, And Improving Calendar Management.

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Thursday, 16 February 2012 Category Zoho CRM 0 Comment

You are currently at the airport waiting for your plane, and, as, your company’s national sales manager, a client calls with an issue that requires an online web meeting to be held within the next two days. You are confident that the regional sales executive and regional engineer that are assigned to this client are available in two days time. In the interest of expedience, and pleasing the client, you make arrangements with the customer to hold the web meeting in two days time...

Tags: zoho crm, calendar management, customer service
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Getting To Know More About Zoho Docs Online Document Management Solution

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Monday, 13 February 2012 Category Zoho Docs 0 Comment

We were asked on the CRM Asia Solutions online Chat line the other day what Zoho Docs is and what can business people do with it.

Zoho Docs online document management applicationZoho Docs is online document management application where you can store files online, securely in a centralised location and provides a platform to access documents from anywhere, online. Zoho Docs can be your the homepage for all your documents, spreadsheets, presentations, pictures, music, videos, indeed all your online collateral.

Tags: document management, zoho docs
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The Productive, Effective And Elegant Way To Share Your Business Reports Using Zoho Reports

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Thursday, 09 February 2012 Category Zoho Reports 0 Comment

With Zoho Reports you can develop highly effective business reports. For example, monthly profit and loss financial reports, or perhaps after sales productivity and customer satisfaction reports. Zoho Reports allows you to work more efficiently by streamlining your reporting channels to distribute these reports to the people who need them, based on their hierarchy in the organisation. And it does this without the need for creating separate reports.

Tags: report distribution, zoho reports, sales reporting, online reporting, online business intelligence
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A Better Experience in Zoho Projects

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Tuesday, 18 October 2011 Category Zoho Projects 0 Comment

We are excited to announce the update to Zoho Projects which enhances the product, and at the same time, simplifies its use.

Tags: online project management software, zoho projects
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Zoho Projects Is Mobile - Mobile Online Project Management

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Thursday, 06 October 2011 Category Zoho Projects 1 Comment

The Zoho Projects web app for iPhone, and Android devices is now available!

Tags: zoho web apps, zoho mobile, zoho projects
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Common Project Management Challenges

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Monday, 22 August 2011 Category Zoho Projects 0 Comment

Here we briefly review the major the project management challenges of collaboration, online and up to date resources, project assets, project meetings and so on.  You can also find an embedded Zoho Show presentation where you can find out more about these issues and also how Zoho Projects can assist you to overcome them.

Tags: cloud computing, zoho, zoho projects
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New Zoho Video - Online Zoho Business, Productivity And Collaboration Applications From CRM Asia Solutions

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Monday, 08 August 2011 Category General 0 Comment

CRM Asia Solutions presents Cloud based, Zoho applications for Corporate Businesses, Small Businesses, Internet & Software Development Companies, Legal / Law Firms, Property Services Management Companies, the Sports and Leisure Industry, Team Based Operations, Claim and Warranty Management, and Schools, Education and Training.

Tags: zoho online apps, zoho crm, cloud computing, zoho
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Work Online Video - A Light Hearted Look At Online Zoho Applications Delivered Using Cloud Computing

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Monday, 08 August 2011 Category General 0 Comment

With Zoho online applications you can concentrate on growing your business while we at CRM Asia Solutions and Zoho look after your software, hardware and support using Cloud Computing technology.

Tags: zoho, cloud computing, zoho online apps
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Zoho CRM Release Mobile CRM iPhone App

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Monday, 25 July 2011 Category Zoho CRM 1 Comment

Zoho CRM has released the Mobile CRM iPhone App which is a CRM for iPhone application that will provide your sales teams get immediate access when on the go to their Leads, Accounts, Contacts, Potentials and Activities information stored in Zoho CRM.

Tags: mobile zoho crm, mobile crm, zoho crm
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How Much Does A CRM System Cost For A Small To Medium Sized Company (SMB/SME)?

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Monday, 25 July 2011 Category Zoho CRM 0 Comment

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications are being implemented on a regular basis by small to medium sized companies.

Just as the benefits of CRM systems vary from company to company so, too, do the costs.  

At CRM Asia Solutions we implement the Zoho CRM applications into small to medium sized companies.

CRM costs break down into three areas; the software, professional services, on going support.

So how do you find out how much a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system will cost?


When you have defined your business needs and goals you will be able to obtain quotations for:

1. CRM Software Costs.

CRM Asia Solutions sells and support the Zoho CRM application, a solution that is delivered by Software as a Service, and costs US$12 per user per month.      

2. Professional Services Costs.


CRM Asia Solutions' professional services cost from US$500 with the Rapid Implementation Package. For more complex CRM requirements requiring the customization of Zoho CRM costs are typically in the US$2,500-US$5,000 range.

3. On Ongoing Support Costs

CRM Asia Solutions provide their Help Desk Support Plan for just $US399 per year.

 

Contact CRM Asia Solutions for more information on Zoho CRM here, or drop an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tags: crm implementation, crm setup, zoho crm, zoho online apps
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Zoho Support Application - New Enhancements For The Customer Support Portal

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Saturday, 23 July 2011 Category Zoho Support 0 Comment

With Zoho Support, the online help desk solution, you can allow your customers to view their organization tickets, customize the portal invitation and specify the default language for your customer portal.

Tags: zoho support, online help desk solutions, zoho online apps
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Zoho Projects New Features For Timesheets & Billing

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
User is currently offline
Thursday, 30 June 2011 Category Zoho Projects 0 Comment
Zoho Projects is a online project management tool that provides for team collaboration and project management and allows allows teams to plan, track and collaborate on projects. Tags: timesheet recording, timesheet billing, zoho invoice, zoho projects
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Zoho Invoice With Timesheet Recording Functionality

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Tuesday, 28 June 2011 Category Zoho Accounting Solutions 0 Comment

The Zoho Online Invoice application now provides you with the ability to log time with the Timesheet Recording feature.

Tags: timesheet billing, timesheet recording, zoho invoice
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SMEs - Monitoring Warranty Accruals As Part Of Warranty Cost Reduction

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Monday, 27 June 2011 Category Zoho Reports 0 Comment

An ongoing warranty cost reduction program through part of your continuous product quality improvement program should mean a positive change in your accruals over a period of time.

Tags: claim management, zoho reports
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Changing Data Types in Zoho Reports

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Monday, 20 June 2011 Category Zoho Tips and Tricks! 0 Comment
Zoho Reports allows you to quickly and easily import your data from numerous formats then change data types on the fly allowing you to do complex data manipulation and get the most out of your BI reporting solution. Tags: zoho reports
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Improved Sales Reporting With Zoho Reports

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Wednesday, 08 June 2011 Category Zoho Reports 2 Comments

Zoho Reports, an on demand Business Intelligence (B.I.) program, and one of twenty plus applications from those clever people at Zoho Corp., can help you to improve your sales and after sales operations management reporting.

Tags: sales reporting, zoho, zoho reports
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Working with Campaigns In Zoho CRM

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Tuesday, 31 May 2011 Category Zoho CRM 0 Comment

Zoho CRM now has highly sophisticated Business To Business Campaign Management features so that you can plan, develop, deliver and analyse your marketing campaigns.

Tags: zoho email marketing, campaign management, marketing campaigns, zoho crm, zoho campaign marketing
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Zoho Docs Gets An Upgrade In 2011

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Monday, 30 May 2011 Category New Zoho Products and Features 0 Comment

Zoho Corp., continues to enhance all of their 20+ web based, online, enterprise 2.0 business and utility software applications, and has recently added a few more cool features to Zoho Docs.

Tags: zoho docs, zoho online apps, zoho
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Zoho CRM Provides Free Integrated Online Meetings

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Saturday, 30 April 2011 Category Zoho CRM 1 Comment

Save Time And Money With the Integrated, Online Virtual Meeting Tool in Zoho CRM

 

Sales Managers can use the integrated online meeting function in Zoho CRM to start instant virtual desktop meetings with new leads and existing customers.

Tags: virtual meeting, zoho meeting, zoho crm
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Zoho Online Business Applications For Claim Management

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Tuesday, 12 April 2011 Category Zoho Tips and Tricks! 0 Comment

Strategic Zoho Online Solutions Tailored for Claim Management

 

Unable to analyse claim data for your business?  Unsure which products are receiving most claims? Why not utilise the power and flexibility of Zoho online solutions for Claim Management?

Tags: warranty, business claims, zoho online apps, claim management, zoho crm
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Zoho Reports Integrates with Google Docs Spreadsheets

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Monday, 04 April 2011 Category Zoho Reports 0 Comment

Import Google Docs Spreadsheets Directly To Zoho Reports

 

Zoho Reports now supports the import of Google Docs spreadsheets for enhanced fine grain reports, charts and dashboards.

Tags: online reporting, online business intelligence, zoho reports
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Zoho Google Integration with Zoho Reports for Google Apps

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Thursday, 31 March 2011 Category Zoho Reports 0 Comment

Zoho Reports For Google Apps


Integrating Zoho and Google has never been easier with the latest seamless functionality between Zoho and Google with Zoho Reports for Google Apps.

Tags: zoho reports, google apps
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Zoho Support Online HelpDesk and KnowledgeBase Software Integrates SMS function

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Wednesday, 30 March 2011 Category Zoho Support 0 Comment

SMS Add On Integrated to Zoho Support Online HelpDesk App


Zoho Support, the web based HelpDesk and Knowledgebase software from Zoho, incorporates an SMS add-on that will alert your clients of notifications related to their support tickets.

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Easier Web Access For Zoho Support Online HelpDesk Solution

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Friday, 25 March 2011 Category Zoho Support 0 Comment

Give Easy Access for Customers to your Zoho Support Online HelpDesk Portal


There is a cool feature in Zoho Support, the affordable web based HelpDesk software from Zoho that allows us to map the portal to your business domain, making it very easy to access / remember the URL.

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New Product - Zoho Support - Powerful online HelpDesk Software

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allan
Twenty-five years experience in assisting automotive OEM's, importers, distribut
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Wednesday, 19 January 2011 Category New Zoho Products and Features 0 Comment

HelpDesk Software from Zoho

 

Zoho have released their latest online business app, Zoho Support.  Zoho Support is a powerful on demand Help Desk solution that allows you to provide your customers with outstanding support.

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