{"id":1121,"date":"2025-12-06T08:04:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T08:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zestyfinds.net\/technology\/?p=1121"},"modified":"2025-12-06T08:04:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T08:04:08","slug":"my-top-5-crm-software-for-2025-free-vs-paid-crms-for-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestyfinds.net\/technology\/?p=1121","title":{"rendered":"My TOP 5 CRM Software for 2025 | Free vs Paid CRMs for Small Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GCMdLB82FXg\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this updated CRM software guide, I share my top 5 CRM software for small businesses. <\/p>\n<p>I break down each of my favorite CRM tools and help you identify the best solution for your small business.<\/p>\n<p>The quality of your business is determined by the quality of your systems! This is something that I live by! Implementing a good CRM in your business is vital in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba Ready to get started with one of the CRMs we mentioned in this video?<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Get started with Bigin for free here \u279c<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/zoho.to\/BIGINSTEWARTGAULD<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Get started with HubSpot CRM for free here:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/hubspot.sjv.io\/stewartgauld<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Get started with Sheetify CRM here \u279c<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheetifycrm.com\/products\/sheetify-google-sheets-crm-template\">Sheetify CRM (All-in-one CRM, Sales &amp; Task Management Toolkit)<\/a><br \/>\n(Discount code SHEETIFY10OFF for 10% off!)<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Claim your free Monday CRM trial (14-day free trial) \u279c<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/try.monday.com\/j2a2xhfnqch6-crm<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Get started with ClickUp for free here \u279c<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/try.web.clickup.com\/ayx4nc1ozfb9<\/p>\n<p>One fundamental system for small businesses is to set up a CRM. This will streamline many of your important day-to-day activities and save you a tonne of time so that you can focus on important tasks. <\/p>\n<p>A suitable CRM will improve your team&#8217;s operations, sales, marketing and more. The core function of a CRM is to facilitate a smooth customer journey by allowing your team to focus on your sales processes.<\/p>\n<p>*(The HubSpot, Bigin, Monday and ClickUp links are affiliate links, which means we will get a commission if you upgrade to a paid plan (with no extra cost to you) through these links, and this helps support our channel so we thank you in advance!)<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba Relevant video resources mentioned in this tutorial:<\/p>\n<p>Learn how to use Bigin CRM:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to use Bigin by Zoho CRM: Zoho\u2019s Dedicated CRM for Small Business\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eM8q0SOKyKw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to use Monday CRM (tutorial):<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Monday.com CRM Tutorial for Beginners | Feature-Packed &amp; User-Friendly CRM Software\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j5MvARGcVvY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to use Sheetify CRM here (tutorial):<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"12-in-1 Google Sheets Template for Business (All Features &amp; Tools Overview) Sheetify CRM\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XXGExELTZ6A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to use HubSpot CRM here (tutorial):<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ULTIMATE HubSpot CRM Tutorial for Small Business | CRM Software Essentials\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4WDPCa9h8sQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to use ClickUp here (tutorial):https:\/\/youtu.be\/4-FG_OQ6T-0<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba Today we navigate through the below chapters for this CRM software guide:<\/p>\n<p>0:00 Intro<br \/>\n01:15 Bigin<br \/>\n03:05 HubSpot CRM<br \/>\n05:43 Sheetify CRM<br \/>\n07:58 Monday CRM<br \/>\n09:42 ClickUp<br \/>\n11:46 Outro<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba Are you interested in joining our small business community?<br \/>\nJoin us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/71ac3fcdbfdf\/stewart-gauld<\/p>\n<p>Let me know if this CRM software guide was helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for watching and enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>#crm #smallbusiness<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this updated CRM software guide, I share my top 5 CRM software for small businesses. 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