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Bitrix24: is it a safe choice for your business?

Who do you entrust with customer information when choosing Bitrix24? We look at its origins, corporate links, data processing and Ukraine sanctions.

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Bitrix24: is it a safe choice for your business?

October 14, 2026

Bitrix24: is it a safe choice for your business?

Who do you entrust with customer information when choosing Bitrix24? We look at its origins, corporate links, data processing and Ukraine sanctions.

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October 7, 2026

Build a CRM with AI or buy one? When each option makes sense

Even AI software creators use standard CRMs for their own sales teams. Why? We break down when it pays to build a custom AI CRM and when sticking to an existing market tool is the smarter move.

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April 17, 2026

CRM Hygiene: 12 steps to a system your team will actually use

Most people dislike their CRM. This 12-point list will help you understand what is missing so the system can finally start truly saving time and boosting sales.

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April 7, 2026

Internal CRM implementation: how not to fail miserably (8 common mistakes)

CRM can be implemented internally, but most teams underestimate how much time and effort it actually takes. If you decide to do it yourself, here are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

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January 8, 2026

Leading and lagging sales KPIs

Stop tracking "vanity metrics" like revenue. Here are the 5 Leading Indicators that actually predict growth and reveal where your deals are getting stuck.

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October 14, 2026

Bitrix24: is it a safe choice for your business?

Who do you entrust with customer information when choosing Bitrix24? We look at its origins, corporate links, data processing and Ukraine sanctions.

Learn more

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October 7, 2026

Build a CRM with AI or buy one? When each option makes sense

Even AI software creators use standard CRMs for their own sales teams. Why? We break down when it pays to build a custom AI CRM and when sticking to an existing market tool is the smarter move.

Learn more

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April 17, 2026

CRM Hygiene: 12 steps to a system your team will actually use

Most people dislike their CRM. This 12-point list will help you understand what is missing so the system can finally start truly saving time and boosting sales.

Learn more



January 8, 2026

Leading and lagging sales KPIs

Stop tracking "vanity metrics" like revenue. Here are the 5 Leading Indicators that actually predict growth and reveal where your deals are getting stuck.

Learn More

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October 7, 2026

Build a CRM with AI or buy one? When each option makes sense

Even AI software creators use standard CRMs for their own sales teams. Why? We break down when it pays to build a custom AI CRM and when sticking to an existing market tool is the smarter move.

Learn More



April 17, 2026

CRM Hygiene: 12 steps to a system your team will actually use

Most people dislike their CRM. This 12-point list will help you understand what is missing so the system can finally start truly saving time and boosting sales.

Learn More



April 7, 2026

Internal CRM implementation: how not to fail miserably (8 common mistakes)

CRM can be implemented internally, but most teams underestimate how much time and effort it actually takes. If you decide to do it yourself, here are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Learn More

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October 14, 2026

Bitrix24: is it a safe choice for your business?

Who do you entrust with customer information when choosing Bitrix24? We look at its origins, corporate links, data processing and Ukraine sanctions.

Learn More

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