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Are You Prepared for the Nightmare That Lies Ahead?
Implementing a CRM system is like getting a tattoo – once it’s done, you’ll be stuck with it (and the costs) forever. And don’t even get us started on the transparency… or lack thereof.
Let’s be frank, most companies pretend they care about their customers when in reality, they only care about one thing – profits. And the solution to this problem? Force-fitting a CRM system down the throats of unsuspecting employees and business owners. But hey, who doesn’t love extra administrative tasks and the guarantee of more headaches?
That being said, at least we have HubSpot (wink, wink).
But, let’s delve into the real issues… HubSpot’s pricing. The licensing plan is a masterclass in obfuscation. Need Sales and Service seats? Well, that’s at least $45/month! Want a little customization to make your life easier? Oh, that’s around $1,000/seat (and no refunds).
But wait, it gets better! Add HubSpot Marketing Hub, which will supposedly "unite your email marketing, website, forms, social media, and more." Or, as we like it to call it, more opportunities for HubSpot to drain your wallet.
Smaller companies, don’t even get us started (see the table below… and your wallet… about to take a hike.
Costs Breakdown:
- Small companies (10-25 users):
- Licensing: $800 to $1,300/month (giggle)
- Implementation: R25,000 to R60,000 (small potatoes, not so scary)
- Mid-sized companies (25-50 users):
- Licensing: $1,600 to $3,000/month (you have a pulse, so might as well pay up!)
- Implementation: R60,000 to R250,000 (good luck trying to wrap your head around this number
- Large companies (100-200 users):
- Licensing: $6,500 to $15,000/month (try to stay awake, still counting!)
- Implementation: R300,000 to R1,000,000+ (our accountant has a stroke over here…)
And the more you market to your potential customers (2,000 contacts for $53? Ah, no thank you!… the more those pesky costs pile up!
Conclusion: Implementing a CRM system is equivalent to opening Pandora’s Box, only instead of curses and evil spirits, we have more bills and invoices cluttering up our desks… and, of course, more customer complaints (aka: where the fun happens)! So, proceed at your own risk (as you gaze lovingly into the abyss of implementation complexity).
Sources:
- [MO Agency] HubSpot Pricing
Oh, and don’t come crying to us when all the hidden costs, software bugs, and never-ending "just one more week" implementations drive you quietly mad
