Sambandh Blog
Guides, benchmarks, and operator lessons on CRM, sales pipelines, and Stripe data.
CRM vs Spreadsheet: When Each One Works (and When It Breaks)
A spreadsheet works fine up to ~50 contacts. Past that, it breaks in specific, predictable ways. Here's when to switch to a CRM — and when to stay.
Read moreTypes of CRM: The Taxonomy That Actually Matters (2026)
Operational vs analytical vs collaborative is a useless distinction. Here's the taxonomy that matters: enterprise, SMB, personal, modern-stack, all-in-one.
Read moreWhat is a CRM? (2026 Definition + When You Actually Need One)
A CRM is software that organizes customer data, tracks interactions, and turns them into actions. Here's what that actually means — and when you need one.
Read moreThe $19 CRM that replaces your $890 HubSpot Pro bill
If your team is paying HubSpot Pro and using 15% of its features, you're probably Sambandh's target customer. A direct comparison — features you use, features you don't, and what the $871/month difference buys you.
Read moreClerk CRM: turning signups into a real sales pipeline
Clerk knows who signed up, who verified email, and who hasn't logged in this week. Here's how to turn that data into a sales pipeline that actually drives revenue — without Zapier glue.
Read moreFailed payment recovery: 5 email automations that actually work
Failed payments are the quietest reason SaaS businesses lose revenue. Here are five concrete email automations that recover 30–60% of them — with the Stripe events they should trigger on.
Read moreStripe vs Paddle vs LemonSqueezy: which CRM integration actually matters
If your SaaS uses a billing provider that isn't Stripe, most CRMs treat you as a second-class citizen. Here's what good Stripe, Paddle, and LemonSqueezy CRM integration looks like — and why multi-provider support matters more than you'd think.
Read moreHow to build a subscription pipeline for your SaaS (not a B2B one)
Most CRM pipelines were designed for one-time deals. SaaS businesses need a pipeline that reflects subscription lifecycles — trial, activation, expansion, churn. Here's how to design one.
Read moreHow to track MRR in your CRM without Zapier
Most CRMs treat Stripe as a third-party plugin and your MRR data as a custom field that goes stale. Here's how to run a CRM where MRR is native, real-time, and accurate.
Read moreWhy your CRM should read from Stripe (not the other way around)
In a SaaS business, Stripe already knows who your customers are. The CRM's job isn't to be a second database — it's to be a view on top of Stripe that stays honest.
Read moreThe Complete CRM Migration Checklist: Everything You Need Before Switching
A comprehensive checklist covering everything you need to do before, during, and after migrating to a new CRM so nothing falls through the cracks.
Read moreThe Complete Guide to Lead Scoring
Learn what lead scoring is, why it matters for sales teams, the most common scoring criteria, and how to implement a lead scoring system in your CRM.
Read moreHow to Switch from HubSpot to Sambandh (Step-by-Step Guide)
A complete step-by-step guide to migrating your contacts, deals, and data from HubSpot to Sambandh in under 10 minutes.
Read moreSambandh vs HubSpot vs Pipedrive: Honest CRM Comparison for Small Teams
An honest feature-by-feature comparison of Sambandh, HubSpot, and Pipedrive to help small teams pick the right CRM without overpaying.
Read moreMigrating from Spreadsheets to a Real CRM (Without Losing Your Data)
A practical guide to migrating your contacts from Google Sheets or Excel to Sambandh, with tips on preparing your data and getting set up after the move.
Read moreThe True Cost of HubSpot: Why Indie Founders Are Switching
A breakdown of HubSpot's real pricing, hidden costs, and why indie founders and small teams are moving to simpler, more affordable CRM alternatives.
Read moreData Privacy in CRM: GDPR and SOC2 Compliance
Understand why CRM data privacy matters, how GDPR and SOC 2 affect your contact management, and what to look for in a compliant CRM platform.
Read moreFrom Free to Pro: Making the Most of Sambandh
Discover what Sambandh's free plan offers, when it makes sense to upgrade to Pro at $19/mo, and how to get the most value from your CRM as your business grows.
Read moreEmail Sync for CRM: Connect Gmail and Outlook
Learn how two-way email sync works in a CRM, the differences between Gmail API and Microsoft Graph, and how Sambandh keeps your email data private with OAuth and encryption.
Read moreHow to Set Up Your First Sales Pipeline
A practical guide to building your first sales pipeline, from choosing the right stages to keeping your pipeline clean, with tips for founders and small teams.
Read more5 Signs You've Outgrown Spreadsheets for Contact Management
Recognize the 5 clear signs that your spreadsheet-based contact management is holding you back, and learn what a smooth migration to a CRM looks like.
Read morePersonal CRM vs Sales CRM: Why Not Both?
Explore the key differences between personal CRMs and sales CRMs, why founders and freelancers need both, and how hybrid tools like Sambandh bridge the gap.
Read moreWhy Your Business Needs a CRM in 2026
Discover why businesses lose track of contacts and deals without a CRM, the real cost of missed follow-ups, and what to look for in a modern CRM tool in 2026.
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