{"id":80060,"date":"2023-10-18T15:49:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T22:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.act.com\/6-reasons-you-should-leverage-templates-in-your-crm-workflow\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T07:08:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:08:45","slug":"6-reasons-you-should-leverage-templates-in-your-crm-workflow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/products.act.com\/en-gb\/6-reasons-you-should-leverage-templates-in-your-crm-workflow\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons You Should Leverage Templates in Your CRM Workflow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80050 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dev-inproduct.pantheonsite.io\/uploads\/Act-6-reasons-why-you-should-leverage-templates-in-your-CRM-workflow-02.png\" alt=\"an illustration of a person sitting at a desk \" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/products.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Act-6-reasons-why-you-should-leverage-templates-in-your-CRM-workflow-02.png 640w, https:\/\/products.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Act-6-reasons-why-you-should-leverage-templates-in-your-CRM-workflow-02-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re running a global corporation or a bootstrapped <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">startup<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the right <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customer relationship management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) platform can help you acquire and retain customers. It also lets you implement <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> routine tasks, such as following up with an active lead or sending subscription renewal reminders in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real-time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how do you maximise the gains from your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? While there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all answer to that question, one effective solution is using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRMs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can use a wide array of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for contacts, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> posts, documents, emails, and more. Judicious use of these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be instrumental in improving your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business processes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and maximizing time and cost savings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll take a closer look at why <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are indispensable to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are CRM templates?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80036\" src=\"https:\/\/dev-inproduct.pantheonsite.io\/uploads\/6-Reasons-You-Should-Leverage-Templates-Image-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/products.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/6-Reasons-You-Should-Leverage-Templates-Image-1.png 691w, https:\/\/products.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/6-Reasons-You-Should-Leverage-Templates-Image-1-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; is an umbrella term for pre-built or pre-formatted resources that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">streamline<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> customer interactions and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflow<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> management. You can easily customise these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> according to your preferences and requirements. They\u2019re useful for various departments, from marketing and sales to customer service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> platforms let you use a wide array of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and deploy sales <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For instance,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dev-inproduct.pantheonsite.io\/en-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Act!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which includes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing automation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, provides you with pre-designed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to implement automated drip campaigns for lead nurturing. They save you the trouble of designing attractive emails from scratch. Similarly, you can use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> crucial documents to manage <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relevant information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as contracts, invoices, and proposals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRMs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also let you use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to store and manage <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customer data<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For instance, Act!\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dev-inproduct.pantheonsite.io\/en-gb\/custom-tables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom Tables<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">includes pre-built <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for various industries, including real estate, software, consulting, and insurance, eliminating the need to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and customise <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spreadsheet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-like tables without additional development resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and contact <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can also leverage <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for content development, funnel creation, and customer feedback surveys to meet your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business needs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s also possible to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and customise <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for customer <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">notifications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and reminders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of using templates for CRM workflow management<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come in handy, whether you\u2019re looking to build a lead-nurturing funnel or improve your customer <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onboarding<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflow<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you&#8217;re wondering whether to use them in your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here are a few benefits worth considering.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased productivity and efficiency<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help various departments save time and resources. For instance, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales team members<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can build a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">template<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dev-inproduct.pantheonsite.io\/en-gb\/customer-acquisition-funnel-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customer acquisition <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">streamline<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflow<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">template<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is ready, they can use it every time a new prospect enters the funnel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relying on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> eliminates guesswork from the process and helps <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales reps<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make the right decisions without delays. At the same time, they can tailor the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">template<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> according to each customer\u2019s preferences and pain points to deliver a better experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, marketing and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales teams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to minimise the time they spend creating emails. That time can be put to better use, such as monitoring open rates, click-through rates, and other campaign <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performance metrics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a nutshell, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> skyrocket the efficiency of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and help you achieve more goals faster. This can be a blessing for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small businesses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that already face several constraints.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent branding<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and manage customer interactions via a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it minimises the room for errors and inconsistencies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, you can pre-approve <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for appointment reminders. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales reps<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will only need to edit the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">template<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by adding a customer\u2019s name and date and time of appointment. Design elements, such as the color, size, font style, and placement of calls-to-action (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CTAs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), remain fixed. Similarly, there are no changes in the language and tone of the email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even ensure that key elements of your brand identity, such as the company logo and website URL, are added to every email. This lets you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a consistent brand identity, which wouldn\u2019t have been possible if every <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales rep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had created their own version of appointment reminders. It\u2019s particularly helpful for new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team members<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who are yet to get a grip on your branding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced automation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key advantages of using a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that it helps you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">streamline<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales process<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by automating routine tasks. And <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help you harness the full potential of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflow automation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you\u2019re looking to build an automated\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dev-inproduct.pantheonsite.io\/en-gb\/sales-funnel-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales funnel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With a pre-built <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflow template<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can easily define the exact sequence of touchpoints a prospect will encounter through every stage of their buying journey. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you can automatically assign tasks to relevant <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales reps<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whenever a lead enters the funnel or moves from one stage to the next. You can even send email reminders to ensure they connect with the lead and guide them through various touchpoints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve built the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflow template<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can use it to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the sales funnel over and over again. This results in time and cost savings and drives efficiency further.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guaranteed scalability<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grows, marketers must implement more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing campaigns<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales teams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must manage more customer interactions. Simultaneously, the volume of customer support tickets will also see a surge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be the key to managing these growing demands at scale. You can easily reuse <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflow templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to replicate their success and improve conversion rates. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you can use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to standardise various customer interactions while minimizing human errors. This can help you provide a consistent brand experience to your prospects and customers at scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved customer experience<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can offer a seamless purchasing journey for every customer. Automated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and standardised customer interactions eliminate human errors. Additionally, you can customise <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflow templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to delight customers with personalised communication and product recommendations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also worth noting that when customer-facing teams use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they can avoid getting caught up in routine tasks. Instead, they can focus on more important jobs, such as identifying and removing points of friction from the buying journey. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This results in a consistent and frictionless <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customer experience<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ultimately, it helps convert more leads into paying customers and generate greater revenue through on-point <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upsells<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and cross-sells.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal and regulatory compliance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain sectors, such as financial services and insurance, enforce strict laws and regulations when it comes to interacting with consumers. Using pre-approved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for emails, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> messages, push <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">notifications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and other communication channels, you can reduce the likelihood of non-compliance. This can be instrumental in helping you avoid legal hassles down the line.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harness the full benefits of CRM workflows with templates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer a wide array of benefits, including improved efficiency, productivity, and scalability. When used properly, they can also help you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automate<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workflows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more easily, maintain consistent brand identity, and take the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customer experience<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> up a notch. Plus, they standardise customer-facing interactions and processes and help avoid compliance-related challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Act! offers all the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">key features<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you look for in a modern-day <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM solution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including pre-built <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dev-inproduct.pantheonsite.io\/en-gb\/trial\/act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your free trial <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">today to see our platform in action and find out whether it\u2019s the right fit for your business. No credit card or download is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dev-inproduct.pantheonsite.io\/en-gb\/trial\/act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56245 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dev-inproduct.pantheonsite.io\/uploads\/2021\/11\/free-trial-integration-solution.png\" alt=\"try act! For free, experience the benefits of an integrated CRM and marketing automation platform, get it now\" width=\"500\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/products.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/free-trial-integration-solution.png 500w, https:\/\/products.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/free-trial-integration-solution-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re running a global corporation or a bootstrapped startup, the right CRM (customer relationship management) platform can help you acquire and retain customers. 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