FunClient – Web-based CRM with Academic Roots
We first met Parama Danoesubroto at the 42nd Annual ISNA Convention in 2005. He approached us and asked about our CRM system. Just as he expected, we informed him that we did not have an actual customer relationship management system. Our response was one of the reasons, why Parama and his partner Nathaniel Bennett designed and developed FunClient as a senior project at Purdue University Calumet. We waited patiently for Parama to contact us regarding the launch of his web-based CRM system. In February 2007, FunClient was unleashed to the world.
We were given a sneak preview and we tested the features. Then, we compared FunClient’s features to other web-based CRM systems available. BigContacts and Oprius Foundations have a calendar feature that can be useful. However, their interface can be overwhelming. HighriseHQ is a new contender in the market that was built by 37Signals, well known for their project management tool, BaseCamp and information organizer, BackPack. HighriseHQ has the advantage of a large community providing feedback, which allowed 37Signals to finetune their CRM system. Well, a brother is a brother. Parama has a large community that needs to be tapped. We hope the ummah will support FunClient.
Their target audience are small business owners. If you do not have a CRM system in place or know someone who could benefit from FunClient, contact them and tell them IslamCrunch recommended FunClient.
“Funclient.com would help small business’ manage and organize their customer relationship quickly and easily so that they can have more time in having fun in what they do,” said Danoesubroto.
IslamCrunch interviews FunClient here.
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Owen Says: April 7th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
As we are always looking for feedback from people, and I’m wondering what you found overwhelming about Oprius Foundations?
Admin Says: April 8th, 2007 at 7:38 am
Dear Owen, our main goal for writing the article on FunClient was to compare their features for small businesses. There is no doubt that Oprius Foundations can be used for small businesses. However, we wanted to highlight FunClient’s goal on attracting small businesses, in particular Muslim business owners. Muslim businesses is a very tiny niche market. We are certain that Oprius Foundations is also an excellent choice for a CRM system for any business. God willing, we will perform an in-depth review and post it here.
Owen Says: April 8th, 2007 at 4:36 pm
I didn’t want to hijack this post, but I couldn’t find an email to ask you “offline”. I still very much wanted to open a line of communication for ways to improve what we are doing at Oprius.
IslamCrunch - Technology, Web 2.0, Muslim Ideas & Projects Says: April 18th, 2007 at 8:11 pm
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David brown Says: January 13th, 2010 at 9:47 am
i have used a CRM is web contact manager of office clip , it gave me security levels ,Tracks Contacts, Accounts, Opportunities for your organization , Tracks Appointments, Tasks, Notes, Issues, Documents etc. and many other features , according to my experience its a best according to my needs .