CRM buyer worksheet
CRM Shortlist Worksheet
A free CRM buying worksheet for scoring adoption risk, pipeline fit, reporting, integrations, admin effort, and commercial flexibility.
Use it to: Compare CRM options around adoption risk, sales-motion fit, reporting, integrations, admin burden, and upgrade path before booking demos.
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CRM scorecard preview
Score the buying risks that usually decide CRM success after the demo glow fades.
| Criterion | Weight | Vendor A | Vendor B | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rep adoption likelihood | 20% | 4 | 3 | Sales team prefers simple pipeline |
| Admin effort | 10% | 3 | 5 | No dedicated CRM admin |
What this resource helps you do
- ✓Choosing a CRM for a small sales team
- ✓Comparing HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho, Copper, Nutshell, or Keap
- ✓Preventing CRM selection from becoming a feature-list argument
What's inside
How to use it
- Define the sales motion and owner first.
- Score rep adoption and pipeline fit before nice-to-have automation.
- Write down the feature or usage threshold that could move you into a higher plan.
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