There are many different customer relationship management software options but none quite as superior or affordable as Microsoft CRM and you can choose between a locally installed program or you can get connected and have Microsoft do the hosting.
Microsoft CRM Connected provides you with all of the benefits of the stand alone software. Of course each method has their pros and cons. The biggest problem with hosted software is an ongoing expense month after month that never goes away.
Locally hosted has a larger cash outlay in the beginning but then its over with and you have minimum costs associated with it. It really comes down to which method fits your budget the best.
There is no question that the hosted CRM Connection solution gets you up and running faster and easier but then again you have no control over your software or your data which is stored somewhere else. Connecting to the host can be a perfect solution for smaller businesses that dont have an IT department but want the benefits of a sophisticated reliable and flexible CRM package.
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