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Mothernode Launches Sales-Driven CRM For Small And Medium-Size Businesses

Dallas-based SaaS ERP company launches new web-based CRM Dallas-based SaaS ERP company launches new web-based CRM
Irving, TX, October 3, 2011.


Mothernode®, a leading provider of cloud-based ERP solutions for small and medium-size businesses, recently announced its newest product offering: Mothernode CRM. Available October 1, 2011, the software was created especially for sales managers looking for a cost-effective, powerful and highly accessible CRM solution that will streamline the sales process and improve their sales team’s productivity and close rates. Mothernode CRM is positioned as a feature-rich, cost-effective alternative to Salesforce.com and Sugar CRM.

“As anyone who has been looking for a sales-oriented CRM knows, there are several cloud-based solutions,” said Ken Pearson, president of Mothernode. “But with very few exceptions, most of them are really no more than a glorified electronic Rolodex® that lack true sales management capabilities. Mothernode CRM is for small and mid-sized businesses that depend on sales management functionality to help drive the success of their business, and who need a full-featured, robust software that can organize and guide the entire sales process.”
 
Mothernode CRM offers the traditional components you would expect from a quality CRM, including a real-time visibility of your activity with customers and contacts, leads and opportunity management, reporting and KPIs (key performance indicators), and features that improve overall collaboration between users. However, unlike other popular CRMs, Mothernode CRM only has one plan available to all subscribers. The application delivers its enterprise class architecture and all of its world-class features to every Mothernode customer, regardless of their business size or immediate needs. “The only way to truly help businesses grow is to deliver a solution that can grow with them,” Pearson says. “That’s why we’re giving our customers the tools they need today, and let them grow into what they may need tomorrow.” Mothernode CRM is designed for a single user or small sales force, and can be an equally ideal fit for larger enterprise sales teams with more complex needs.
 
Customers are sure to be pleased with the attention Mothernode gives to the quoting process. The CRM version of the software includes practically all the features available in Mothernode ERP. A feature favorite are quotes that can be created within a lead, opportunity or customer profile, but are also accessible from their own independent quoting module. This let’s sales managers (and reps) have access to real-time open quote activity from within whatever module they are working. “Quoting activity is critical to effective sales management,” Pearson explains. “You cannot properly manage a sales team by measuring prospects alone. That’s why we’ve given special attention to providing one of the most powerful quoting and reporting systems available in any cloud-based CRM on the market today.
 
“Because Mothernode CRM is a spinoff of Mothernode ERP, the application inherits many of the bonus features you typically wouldn’t expect from a CRM, like its built-in message center, record recovery system (for deleted records), quote module and powerful configuration options. “We’ve been waiting for this day for a long time,” Pearson says. “We’ve had dozens of demonstrations with users who are already using CRMs like Salesforce, Sugar and Act. The responses have always been the same; demonstrations would conclude with enthusiasm and users asking ‘how soon can I get started?’” Mothernode CRM is now available for a 15-day free trial. Users can register for a subscription package at http://www.mothernode.com/register/.
 
About Mothernode
Mothernode is a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business solutions for growth-oriented Small and Medium-Size Businesses (SMB). Its flagship product, Mothernode ERP, is a suite of powerful on-demand applications and components designed to streamline all aspects of operations. Its newest software, Mothernode CRM, is a full-featured sales force automation program. Mothernode ERP and Mothernode CRM were developed with the principles of making the user more productive by automating tasks, simplifying workflow and streamlining business processes. They each contain features and capabilities that often come at an additional expense in competing software, making Mothernode’s software the best value for the money. For more information, visit www.mothernode.com or call 1-800-928-6055.

New ERP software for franchises available from Mothernode

Dallas-based SaaS company offers comprehensive, cost-effective business software solution to franchise companies seeking to maximize productivity and improve internal operations
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 8, 2010

Companies with franchises face plenty of challenges, not the least among them the ability to streamline operations across multiple locations, many of which may be located throughout the country or around the world. Mothernode, a new SaaS (ERP) software for SMBs, now offers a full-service ERP tailored specifically for franchise companies, particularly those at the growth stage of their operations.

“Mothernode is an affordable way for franchisors to really add value to their franchise offering, by providing their franchisees with a solid infrastructure to run their respective businesses,” Ken Pearson, president of Mothernode, says. “It was originally developed to meet the needs of a specific company with far-flung franchisees and multi-location companies around the country, so we’re very familiar with the demands of a diverse community of branches and affiliates. They all have different markets and maybe even different approaches to pursuing similar goals, but Mothernode now allows them to maintain a coherency in their internal operations and management without losing efficiency. Having a uniform, integrated ERP would complement existing franchise offerings and make it easier for new franchisees to set up their businesses right away.”

As a full-service business software solution, Mothernode offers clients an integrated suite of features, including customer relationship management (CRM), sales force automation, inventory management, shipping, accounting, purchase orders, royalty reporting, and company performance indicators. Advanced vendor management allows franchisors to maintain a preferred vendor list and ensure that franchisees purchase supplies only from that list to leverage their buying power. Other standard features include Smart Tasks and key performance indicators (KPIs), all of which are designed to enhance a company’s productivity and eliminate redundancies and inefficiencies. Companies wishing to transition to Mothernode but who also want to maintain their accounting on standard software packages such as Peachtree or QuickBooks can continue to do so without losing data or time.

“Franchise companies can really benefit tremendously from Mothernode because of its affordability and flexibility,” Pearson explains. “For a monthly fee of $99 per user, you get access to the entire application, not a package of modules that you have to add to as you grow. You have the whole package from the beginning, so as your company expands and you add more franchises and employees, Mothernode grows right along with you. And subscription fees can be charged directly to the franchisee, so franchisors only have to worry about their own internal costs.”

Mothernode is delivered as a complete software-as-a-service (SaaS) on a cloud computing platform, meaning that companies who license the system can do so without ever worrying about maintaining their own IT departments and help desks. Cloud computing has freed businesses and individuals from having to invest heavily in a complex IT infrastructure – from equipment and software to technicians and engineers – in order to support their operations. Software is now hosted on remote servers and shared among an unlimited number of users, so companies can simply purchase the licenses to their desired SaaS programs and access them directly over the Internet. SaaS providers handle everything from updates to server and network maintenance, so franchisors can focus their resources on growing their businesses, not dealing with IT issues. They’ll be able to offer their franchisees a sophisticated, full-service software system, but without the costly overhead.

Companies concerned about data security are assured that Mothernode has taken all the necessary steps to protect sensitive customer data, including partnering with Neospire, a world-class, SAS 70-compliant hosting firm also located in Dallas. Clients have secure 24/7 access to their Mothernode dashboard and can work on their business anywhere there is an Internet connection, whether they’re in a remote location with a smartphone or overseas with a Windows laptop. Mothernode is compatible with the Mac, Windows and Linux operating systems, and is also available as an iPhone application.
“Franchises deserve a full, integrated system that will keep up with their growth and increase productivity,” Pearson said. “Franchisees demand a software package that’s tried and true, one that’s not going to cost them an arm and a leg to buy and maintain. Mothernode can help them get up and running very quickly so that they can launch their business and serve their customers.”

About Mothernode

Mothernode is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business system that offers Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) a suite of powerful on-demand applications, components and expansion packs designed to streamline all aspects of operations. Mothernode was developed with the principles of making the user more productive by automating tasks, simplifying workflow and streamlining business processes. Mothernode contains features and capabilities that often come at an additional expense in competing software, making Mothernode the best value for the money.
For more information, visit http://www.mothernode.com or call 1-800-928-6055.

Mothernode Debuts Powerful Online Business Software for Small and Medium-sized Businesses

Dallas-based company delivers high-performance, cost-effective software that offers the benefits of cloud computing for a reasonable price
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) July 28, 2010

Mothernode officially launched its debut software-as-a-service (SaaS) program, which promises to simplify operations and management for small businesses looking for a stable, cost-effective and secure solution for their back-end operations, all for less than $100 per user.

“There are a lot of excellent, powerful ERP (enterprise resource planning) solutions out there,” Ken Pearson, president of Mothernode, said, “but so many of them are far too complex or expensive for the average small business owner with ten or even fifty employees. Mothernode identified the demand in this market and built a system just for them, for the business owner with pressing current needs, but with big dreams for the future. So as their company grows, Mothernode can thus grow along with it, at no additional cost to them.”

Mothernode is especially ideal for entrepreneurs with plans for expansion in the near- to medium-term but who are reluctant to invest significant capital funds for a comprehensive system that may be too elaborate for their current structure. The system integrates customer relationship management (CRM), sales force automation, inventory management, shipping, accounting, purchase orders, and even vendor management, all of which can be viewed with just a click or two of the mouse. Features such as Smart Tasks, automated email triggers, key performance indicators (KPIs), advanced inventory management, and custom reporting further enhance the user experience by increasing efficiency and productivity. And unlike other large-scale systems that charge separate fees for each additional module added to the basic platform, Mothernode charges one flat licensing fee per user for the entire program.

“Think of Mothernode as a high-performance, high-capability program with a very reasonable price tag,” Pearson said. “Maybe you’ve been using QuickBooks or Peachtree for years, but found that you’ve outgrown the program and need something a little more robust. You don’t want to spend a huge amount of money on an expensive CRM solution, but you know you need to upgrade to something. That’s where Mothernode can really help you take your business to the next level. In fact, if Peachtree or QuickBooks works for you, but you simply want to enhance your system to improve your operations, you can remain with those programs and just download your financial activity from Mothernode. And the beauty of it is that, because it is a software-as-a-service, you don’t have to worry about any additional IT costs like server administration, maintenance or backups. A business owner can just do his or her work and let us worry about all the technical details, and it’s all included in the licensing fee.”

Cloud computing, defined as the use of shared and usually remote computing resources such as servers, databases and software, allows even the smallest companies to organize and upgrade their operations and processes in a matter of months, if not weeks. A user can log in any time, 24/7/365, as long as they have access to the Internet. Developed in a Mac environment, Mothernode is compatible across Apple, Windows and Linux platforms and includes a portal for mobile devices. The company also takes data security and privacy very seriously and has partnered with Neospire, a world-class, SAS 70 compliant hosting firm, to ensure that customer data receives the highest level of protection from privacy breaches and threats.

“Over forty companies nationwide now use Mothernode to improve their sales and add directly to their bottom line,” Pearson said, “and we expect that number to really explode as we expand in our niche of small businesses. We’re not in the business of making software, but rather of helping small businesses reach the next level in their growth.”

About Mothernode
Mothernode is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business system that offers Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) a suite of powerful on-demand applications, components and expansion packs designed to streamline all aspects of operations. Mothernode was developed with the principles of making the user more productive by automating tasks, simplifying workflow and streamlining business processes. Mothernode contains features and capabilities that often come at an additional expense in competing software, making Mothernode the best value for the money.