Shape Software Blog

  Another day, another great review for our  Shape Legal  CRM and marketing automation tool.  Just last week  Attorney at Work , one of the top resources for legal technology and news, named our system a “mature all-in-one product. ” “Think of any sort of data your law firm collects, and I’ll challenge you to find one sliver of that data set that does not have an obvious home in Shape. If the object of a CRM system is to make marketing more predictable so that you make better decisions about lead management and conversion, then it’s also true that the more data you can leverage, the more intelligent your decisions start to become. And, it’s all in here.” One of the biggest pain points for growing law firms can be the sheer volume of raw data they collect and  must account for –intake forms, matter info, related contacts, phone conversations, email communications, and more. Even a well-oiled support staff machine can struggle to keep up, and many times, important information falls throu

  A CRM can increase your enrollment and graduation rates. But which one is the right one for you? This guide will help you find the best CRM for your higher-ed org. Last year there were  2.3 million fewer students  enrolled in higher education institutions compared to 2011. Despite the fact that this number keeps going down, the price tag for tuition has increased by almost  eightfold  since 1989. Couple that with crippling student loan debt and it’s no wonder students are thinking twice before enrolling. As a higher-ed practitioner, you already know you should take greater accountability for student outcomes and adapt to the new normal in higher education. However, this is easier said than done. Despite the stark decrease in enrollment rates, application processes are still incredibly long. Higher-ed businesses can’t afford to let prospects slip through the cracks due to red tape procedures, or risk student attrition just because one faculty department has no idea what the other one