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What is Workbooks?

Workbooks is the affordable CRM alternative to Salesforce and HubSpot. For sales teams aiming to better identify opportunities, increase deal closures, and boost revenue growth, Workbooks provides sales pipeline management software to optimize business sales processes. For marketers aiming to execute campaigns, generate higher-quality leads, and monitor return on investment, Workbooks gives you an automated marketing CRM that supports businesses to execute campaigns, measure ROI and strategize effectively. For finance and sales teams aiming to drive more efficiency and collect cash faster, Workbooks is a CRM platform specializing in order, contract and supplier management For teams striving to enhance customer value and boost overall satisfaction. Turn customer service into a competitive advantage with the Workbooks customer service CRM.

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Product Description

Workbooks.com delivers an intuitive, fast to implement CRM that empowers small to mid-size organisations.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

When you invest in Workbooks, we invest in you by co-funding your CRM project throughout your journey.

We call our approach Shared Success – your success is our success.

Shared Success reduces the risk of your CRM project failing and reduces the cost of implementation through a simple 3-step process:

1. We help you understand what you need to achieve your business goals with a co-funded workshop before you invest in software
2. When you invest in Workbooks, we co-fund your implementation to give you a made-to-measure CRM for an off-the-shelf price
3. And with a co-funded customer success programme, you can future-proof your business processes with a CRM that grows with you

That’s why, on average, our customers stay with us for 10 years and more than 1000 businesses around the world already trust Workbooks to help them work better, work together, and work in the right way.


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Workbooks
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Year Founded
2009
HQ Location
Reading, Berkshire
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@Workbooks
2,841 Twitter followers
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65 employees on LinkedIn®
Phone
+44 (0) 118 3030 100
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Founded by a successful team of entrepreneurs, Workbooks.com is a rapidly growing provider of web-based CRM and Business Applications.


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4.5 out of 5
"Workbooks does a good job of keeping everyone on the team up to date with accurate status"
It is in the cloud and updates made by an resource is live. It keeps everyone on the same page regardless of when they have work hours or their loc...
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What do you like best about Workbooks?

We were using several stand alone programs to accomplish what we are now doing using Workbooks alone. We are now quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and job costing all within Workbooks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workbooks?

There is nothing that I would can say that I dislike about Workbooks. The people have been very responsive from our first contact with the sales team through the development process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Workbooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Sales tracking by salesman, by Customer and by Industry. Helping D&R target Customers and idustries that are the most profitable.

Job scheduling

Equipment utilization. Helping us identify under utilized equipment based on size and location. Provides solid info for relocating equipment if required.

Job Costing. Workbooks provides all of the information needed to accurately perform costing on a job by job basis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sanket P.
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What do you like best about Workbooks?

I really like how Workbooks CRM smoothly combines different business functions, providing customized solutions that are specifically tailored to our Neds. Their interactive demo gave me a firsthand experience of the system's capabilities, and their exceptional customer support ensures that I can effectively utilize their platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workbooks?

Workbooks is a useful platform for managing customer relationships. However, new users may find it difficult to get started. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Workbooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Workbooks CRM has significantly addressed our business challenges by providing a centralized solution for managing customer relationships, streamlining sales processes, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jean Hardie-Matthews of Workbooks

Hi Sanket. Thanks for your positive review of Workbooks, which is appreciated.

I noted your remark about how new users might find it difficult to get started, which is something we'd like to address. I would drop you line but cannot find your details on our system and I'm not clear who your employer is. On that basis, if you'd be kind enough to contact either your Workbooks Account Manager or me ( via success@workbooks.com) we would be delighted to help.

Thanks.

Jean Hardie-Matthews

Customer Success Manager

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What do you like best about Workbooks?

I’ve been a user of Workbooks CRM for around 4 years now, and I must say, this CRM software has exceeded my expectations in every way, and here's why:

1. Highly Configurable and Flexible: Workbooks offers a level of configurability and flexibility that’s comparable to the big players in the CRM space such as Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics but at a fraction of the cost and with a simpler user interface to boot. It provides a wide range of customisation options, from fields and workflows to automations and reports. This flexibility ensures that the software can adapt seamlessly to unique business processes and requirements, rather than forcing you to conform to a rigid system.

2. Scalable: As your business grows, Workbooks is perfectly capable of growing with you. Its scalability allows you to start small and expand as needed, safe in the knowledge that you won’t have to switch CRM again in the future. The ability to scale without disruption is vital for any business, and Workbooks excels in this regard.

3. Integrability: One of the standout features of Workbooks is its comprehensive API which allows Workbooks be seamlessly connect with almost anything, from email marketing platforms to accounting software and beyond.

4. Quality Support: Customer support is often a make-or-break factor when choosing software, and Workbooks shines in this department. Their UK-based support team is responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. You won’t be left on hold for hours or left waiting for days to a reply to your email; and there is a lot to be said for that when choosing a CRM.

In conclusion, Workbooks is a top-tier CRM solution that ticks all the boxes. Its high configurability and flexibility, scalability, seamless integration capabilities through a robust API, and quality support make it a standout choice for businesses of all sizes. If you're looking for a CRM software that can effectively manage your customer relationships, adapt to your needs, grow with your business, and provide exceptional support, you need look no further. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workbooks?

Workbooks has very few faults when compared with other CRM's, but I would like to see the following improvements in the near future:

1. The ability to make changes in a sandbox environment and then push them to a live environment. While you can create test databases with ease, any changes you make will need to be subsequently recreated in the live environment.

2. Have the option for system admins to login as other users, this would make providing support to users much easier.

3. A drag-and-drop form editor would be a nice touch! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Workbooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Workbooks CRM has helped us to build strong customer relationships by centralising customer data, enabling personalised interactions, and fostering a deep understanding of our customers.

Management of our sales pipeline is easy thanks to Workbooks in-built data visualisation tools, and the platform's seamless integration of invoicing and financial management streamlines our financial operations, reducing errors and delays. Workbooks CRM also enhances project management by simplifying task allocation and tracking, while customisable workflows automate routine tasks.

Additionally, the platform's robust reporting and analytics features provide invaluable insights for informed decision-making, enabling us to continuously elevate our business performance. In summary, Workbooks CRM has transformed the way we manage customer relationships, qualify leads, raise invoices, handle projects, and measure business performance, enhancing our efficiency and effectiveness in every aspect of our operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jean Hardie-Matthews of Workbooks

We couldn't be happier with your fantastic 5* review of the Workbooks platform and appreciate the time you've put into writing such comprehensive feedback, thank you!

It's great to see that you've capitalised on lots of the product strengths, customising it to suit your requirements and using the API to integrate with other tools, but also relying on standard features too. It's heartening to hear your feedback about the support team, who work very hard and we're delighted to see their efforts recognised. I've asked them to check that enhancement requests exist for the 3 improvements you've mentioned.

Whilst appreciating that you've chosen to stay anonymous on G2, we'd love to have the chance to say thank you in person and discuss how you're using the software - perhaps you'd be kind enough to contact me directly: jean.hardie-matthews@workbooks.com (Customer Support Manager). I hope to hear from you soon.

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What do you like best about Workbooks?

Highly customisable, very easy to create specific rules for what each member of the team can see. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workbooks?

Sometimes the amount of customisation in place makes it hard to make simple changes further down the line. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Workbooks:

A highly customisable product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Workbooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Transparency between the sales team. Auto invoice scripts are saving us hours and hours of time each month. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jean Hardie-Matthews of Workbooks

Hi. Thanks for such a positive review. We're delighted that after 10 years of use you still feel positive about the Workbooks platform and are deriving such great time savings from using it.

Do let us know if you'd like some help or advice regarding the product and, in particular, any customisation that might be required to ensure that Workbooks is configured to meet any changing business needs.

Thanks again for your time in submitting a review.

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What do you like best about Workbooks?

Workbook's CRM offers exceptional efficiency through its intuitive interface, streamlining customer interactions and data management. With robust features like contact tracking, lead management, and task automation, it enhances productivity. Real-time insights via reports and dashboards empower smarter decision-making for our management team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workbooks?

Workbook's CRM falls short in certain aspects. Its learning curve can be steep, posing challenges for new users. Compared to Salesforce, functionality is limited (no 3rd party apps etc). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Workbooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Workbooks play a vital role in overseeing sales activities and maintaining current customer information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jean Hardie-Matthews of Workbooks

Hi Soren. We're delighted to see your 5* review of Workbooks - thank you for taking the time to complete it.

It's great to hear that Workbooks plays a central role in your business and we are always keen to work with you to ensure the product and configuration meets your needs. If you have any queries, feel free to liaise with your Account Manager or with the support team: support@workbooks.com.

Thanks again and hope to see you in person again soon.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
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What do you like best about Workbooks?

I like using Workbooks for it's ease of use. It is extremely easy to build reports, create fields, create new users, and completing general maintance. I use Workbooks on a daily basis for multiple companies, and the ability to switch between databases is seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workbooks?

Nothing to add for this section, everything works great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Workbooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's an all in one platform, being able to access all data, and build reports to help benefit other memebers of our companies is invaluable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Deepak t.
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What do you like best about Workbooks?

It is very user friendly & easy to navigate Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workbooks?

As of now no negative feedback, my experience is improving day by day Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Workbooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

For Reporting and Presentation. it is very much helpful for me Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jean Hardie-Matthews of Workbooks

Hi Deepak. Thanks for submitting a Workbooks review. I'm pleased to hear that you find our software easy to use and that you don't have any negative feedback for us, which is great! I'd love to know who you work for so that we can understand how Workbooks is being used at your organisation. Please feel free to contact success@workbooks.com with that information. Many thanks.

Dr Luqman H.
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What do you like best about Workbooks?

A one-stop centre that stores all my clients' details and our meeting records. Its interface is also easy to navigate. Notifications of new leads are prompted to us. It's better than using an Excel spreadsheet to track everything manually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workbooks?

There are different ways of recording meetings, introductions which may or may not be directly reflected on our KPI board. Whenever we record any introduction, Workbooks could not remind us when is it time to follow up with that person. Because each client's details are not mandatory to be filled, it will be hard for people to actually do anything with it. What's most important is his/her email address, followed with their phone number. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Workbooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps to save my time from sending similar emails to multiple people using GMail. By integrating all the Campaigns and the details therein, it's easier for me to review back who actually received the emails and who contacted them from our company. In other words, although we work from different ends, we can always use Workbooks to centrally access what others have done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jean Hardie-Matthews of Workbooks

Hi Doctor. Thank you for your review of Workbooks and your positive feedback, which is really appreciated. It sounds like Workbooks is fulfilling one of our primary aims, which is providing multiple users with a common view of data in one central place, so that's great.

You mention not being able to set reminders to follow up with people but, depending on how you're using the system, there are a couple of ways to do that. For example, each Task and Meeting record has a reminder checkbox where you can set the date and time that you want to be reminded of an action. Alternatively, some customers prefer to configure Dashboards to provide information to the user of what they should be doing on any given day.

With regards to mandatory fields, again, it is possible to set these to be required, although of course, it depends on who is filling in the forms and whether or not they would know those pieces of data at the time they're completing the record.

It could be that simple changes to the configuration of your system could assist in removing any frustrations you have with the system. Do have a chat with your System Administrator about your concerns, as they do have the power to make changes.

Thanks again for a great review.

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What do you like best about Workbooks?

As a marketing manager, Workbooks has a clean UX design thats easy to use and train new members on. We've had a positive experience with different teams in workbooks, from initial on-boarding, our client relations manager to the help desk. Communications surrounding updates are concise and very useful! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workbooks?

Workbooks is great for our needs, there are some limitations on number of characters you can filter on, but nothing major. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Workbooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Workbooks does a great job keeping us updated on product development and listens to feedback that we have Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jean Hardie-Matthews of Workbooks

Hello and thank you for your 5* review of Workbooks, which we love to hear!

We've got a new release coming out soon, so I hope that it includes some enhanced functionality that you find useful.

As always, feel free to contact your Account Manager with any general queries or the support desk (support@workbooks.com) if you have any specific technical issues.

Thanks again for your positive review.

Nick J.
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Director of Business Systems
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What do you like best about Workbooks?

Whilst Workbooks comes with so much functionality 'out of the box', it's highly configurable. Whilst this isn't necessarily easy for the layperson, Workbooks provide great training, assistance and support. They are regularly enhancing the product to release new features. The reporting tool is very powerful and enables pretty much any data to be combined. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workbooks?

As with any software product there's a few bugs and things that could be better, but these are minor and in no way get in the way of the overall experience, which is positive. The integration with Communigator could be slicker. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Workbooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Our data was scattered across numerous CRM databases, email marketing systems and spreadsheets. We've been able to combine this into one place and are nearing a 'single customer view', enhanced with details about online activities, transactions and communications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.