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Paint retailer replaces a 40-year-old legacy system with Zoho Creator and Zoho Books
- Problem
- In-house software built over four decades could not keep up with new hardware, changing statutory rules or the need for access from anywhere. Customers buying custom colours received two invoices.
- What we built
- A Zoho Creator app for purchasing, QR-coded stock, multi-channel orders, picking and colour dispensing, connected to Zoho Books for invoicing and accounts.
- Result
- Sales staff save about two hours a day, the store closes around 6:30–7:00 PM instead of 8:30–9:00 PM, and each customer gets one invoice.
Transformer manufacturer connects sales, design, production and dispatch on Zoho Creator and Zoho Books
- Problem
- Leads, tenders, designs, quotations, purchase, production and billing were tracked in separate registers, so nobody could see where an order stood, and credit and advance payments were checked late.
- What we built
- A 25-module Zoho Creator application covering lead to invoice, including bills of materials, work orders with 11 production stages and quality testing, integrated with Zoho Books for items, stock and accounts.
- Result
- Every order has one trail from lead or tender to invoice. Approvals, credit checks and advance payments are enforced by the system, and stock, serial numbers and pricing are visible across all branches.
Film production house moves HR and payroll onto Zoho People and Zoho Payroll
- Problem
- Employee records, leave, attendance and pay were handled across spreadsheets and messages, with no single system linking HR to payroll.
- What we built
- Zoho People (Premium) with 13 HR modules, attendance by web, mobile and a face-recognition kiosk, and Zoho Payroll (Standard), integrated and set up around the studio's own policies.
- Result
- Every employee has one record, attendance is captured the same way every day, leave follows the studio's policy with rule-based approvals, and payroll uses that data instead of a monthly spreadsheet exercise.
Qatar interior design firm brings leads, site visits and deals into Zoho CRM
- Problem
- Leads arrived through email, WhatsApp, Meta Ads and TikTok Ads, site visit details were on paper, and design and fit-out work were tracked together.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM with lead capture from four channels, duplicate checks, separate design and fit-out pipelines, engineer and payment modules, and a Zoho Forms site visit form.
- Result
- Every enquiry lands in one CRM with its source, site data goes straight into the deal, and a design deal converts to a fit-out deal in one click.
Kerala stock brokerage centralises leads and consultations in Zoho CRM
- Problem
- Leads came from YouTube, social media, WhatsApp, sign-ups and calls, follow-ups depended on memory, and consultations were not recorded in one place.
- What we built
- A rebuilt Zoho CRM with automatic follow-up tasks and a custom consultation module, fed by Zoho Social and Zoho Forms.
- Result
- Leads are tracked from arrival, follow-up tasks are created by the system, and consultations move into purchase without manual hand-offs.
Kerala immigration consultancy runs visa case management on Zoho CRM
- Problem
- Each visa category had its own steps and documents, and leads, payments and legal steps were tracked in spreadsheets.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM with points-based eligibility checks, separate workflows for three case categories, and custom modules for documents, payments and legal steps.
- Result
- Every case runs in Zoho CRM. Leads are qualified automatically, and documents, payments and legal steps are visible in one place.
Wellness centre connects enquiries, bookings and treatments in Zoho CRM
- Problem
- Enquiries from Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and the website were handled by hand, and the centre could not tell which channels brought clients.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM with source tracking and treatment stages, Zoho Bookings links for consultations, and Zoho WorkDrive for medical files.
- Result
- Every enquiry is captured with its source, clients book their own consultations, and treatments and payments move through clear stages.
Kerala timber brand connects leads, dealers and warranties in Zoho CRM
- Problem
- Leads from the website, ads and WhatsApp had no central database, leads passed to dealers were not tracked, and warranties were on paper.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM for retail and dealer sales with source-tagged leads, dealer-linked deals shared on WhatsApp, quotations to sales orders, and a Zoho Forms warranty module.
- Result
- Every enquiry is captured with its source, managers can see how each dealer responds, and warranty registration is digital.
Kerala IT park manages leasing on Zoho CRM and engineering on Zoho Projects
- Problem
- Leasing enquiries came from many channels, space data was spread across a large campus, and engineering projects needed consistent tracking.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM for enquiries, contracts, renewals and space, and Zoho Projects with templates, approvals, timesheets and role-based access.
- Result
- Leasing enquiries are easier to trace, contracts and renewals sit in one place, and engineering projects follow a standard plan.
Kerala luxury home developer automates leads and site visits in Zoho CRM
- Problem
- Leads, follow-ups and site visits were handled by hand, and the sales pipeline was hard to see.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM with automatic lead capture, follow-up emails and reminders, deal stages, location-based site visit check-ins and source reports.
- Result
- Leads are captured automatically, buyers get timely updates, and site visits are scheduled and logged on location.
Kerala turnkey interiors company tracks leads, deals and payments in Zoho CRM
- Problem
- Leads from campaigns, the website, walk-ins and calls were stored in different places, deal stages were informal, and balances needed manual sums.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM with duplicate checks, round-robin and branch assignment, defined deal stages, and a custom Payment Collection module that recalculates balances.
- Result
- Leads are tracked in one system, deals are visible by branch, and advances and balances are accurate at the deal level.
Organic food online store connects Shopify to Zoho CRM to follow up on abandoned carts
- Problem
- Social media and abandoned-cart leads were not captured, and follow-ups, orders, invoices, feedback and reports were manual.
- What we built
- Zoho Flow linking Shopify to Zoho CRM, SalesIQ chat, automated emails, Books and Inventory for orders and invoices, Survey for feedback and dashboards.
- Result
- Leads from social media, chat and abandoned carts reach one CRM, and orders and invoices are sent from the customer record.
Home services marketplace manages customers, partners and campaigns in Zoho CRM
- Problem
- Customer and vendor queries came from many channels, and calls, campaigns and feedback each sat in a different tool.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM with bookings and partner sections, WhatsApp campaigns through Picky Assist, Voxbay click-to-call with recordings, and Zoho Survey after each job.
- Result
- Queries from both sides are managed in one place, calls are logged automatically, and feedback is collected after every job.
Kerala hair and skin clinic connects marketing, bookings and a doctor portal on Zoho
- Problem
- Campaign leads were hard to store and follow up, managers could not track staff work, and doctors missed appointment updates and kept patient photos in spreadsheets.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM fed by Social, Campaigns, SalesIQ and a QR-code form, Zoho Bookings for appointments, and a Creator doctor portal with WorkDrive storage.
- Result
- Leads from every channel reach one CRM, doctors get appointment alerts on time, and analytics reports are ready in under two minutes.
Kerala education consultancy cuts lead management time by over 70% with Zoho
- Problem
- Leads from many sources were hard to distribute and track, social media was unmanaged, and admission and payment status was hard to see.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM for lead assignment and reminders, Zoho Social for posting and lead capture, Zoho Forms and Survey for applications, and Zoho Analytics dashboards.
- Result
- Within five months, time spent on lead management fell by more than 70% and social media engagement rose by 60%.
Study abroad consultancy runs leads, counselling and payments on Zoho CRM and Creator
- Problem
- Leads sat in different places, counselling records were spread across tools, and payment and document status was hard to follow.
- What we built
- One Zoho CRM for leads with scoring, one for counselling, and Zoho Creator workflows for documents, payments and a visa and offer-letter milestone tracker.
- Result
- Leads are centralised, counsellors spend less time on admin, and payments and documents are tracked in real time.
Computer hardware distributor moves from SAP to a custom ERP on Zoho Creator and Zoho Books
- Problem
- SAP was hard to adapt to serial-number tracking, inter-branch stock transfers, branch-specific pricing, credit limits, ageing-stock rules and strict approvals.
- What we built
- A custom ERP on Zoho Creator for sales, back office, retail and distribution, integrated with Zoho Books for accounting, GST compliance and financial reporting.
- Result
- One adaptable system for operations and accounts, with automation and approval controls, without added licensing overheads.
Multi-branch textile retailer runs inventory and sales on Zoho Creator and Zoho Books
- Problem
- Thousands of fabric SKUs in mixed units, manual approvals, offline coordination between branches and inconsistent stock visibility.
- What we built
- A Zoho Creator inventory and sales system with batch-wise stock movement, procurement, digital approvals and order handling, integrated with Zoho Books.
- Result
- Better operational visibility, faster order processing and more accurate financial records across branches.
Healthcare services company centralises asset and service management on Zoho Creator
- Problem
- No central record of assets, serial numbers or warranties; service requests and approvals tracked through spreadsheets, emails and offline communication.
- What we built
- A Zoho Creator system covering the asset lifecycle, service requests, a serial-number and warranty repository, employee and branch allocation, and multi-level approvals.
- Result
- Standardised approvals, accurate asset and warranty records, and dashboards that give leadership full visibility.
Diamond jewellery retailer connects leads, manufacturing, payments and delivery on Zoho CRM Plus
- Problem
- Leads tracked in scattered places, custom designs shared manually over WhatsApp, inconsistent manufacturing updates, manual payment reconciliation and weak delivery tracking.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM Plus covering lead management, customer communication, manufacturing order tracking, payment monitoring and delivery coordination in one platform.
- Result
- Better lead conversion, more efficient communication and more reliable deliveries, with clear visibility of orders and balances.
TMT bar manufacturer digitises field data collection and client engagement with Zoho CRM
- Problem
- Field executives recorded data on paper and spreadsheets, site visits could not be verified, follow-ups were tracked manually and there was no KPI dashboard.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM for onsite data collection, verified site visits, automated follow-up tasks and dashboards for visit counts and team performance.
- Result
- More accurate field data, better accountability for site visits and data-driven decisions from one dashboard.
Furniture retailer centralises leads, follow-ups and service requests on Zoho CRM
- Problem
- No central place to track leads, follow-ups handled inconsistently, no scheduling of client interactions and slow tracking of service requests.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM with central lead management, automated follow-ups, scheduled client interactions and service request tracking.
- Result
- Fewer missed opportunities, more consistent customer engagement and faster resolution of service requests.
Pre-owned luxury car dealership structures leads, test drives and payments in Zoho CRM
- Problem
- Leads from social media, calls and walk-ins were not centralised; test drives and payments were handled manually; requests for unavailable cars were hard to track.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM with central lead capture, workflows for every stage, automated tasks for test drives and documents, a custom Dream Car module and payment tracking.
- Result
- Every lead follows a clear process, requests for unavailable cars are followed up proactively and management sees deal and payment status in real time.
Electronics wholesaler manages orders, warranties and service on a Zoho Creator app
- Problem
- Inventory, serial numbers and warranty registrations were tracked in Excel, which became unmanageable as volumes grew and affected service quality.
- What we built
- A Zoho Creator app for orders, serial-number and warranty mapping, service tickets, a technician portal for service agencies, payout calculation and replacements.
- Result
- Within six months, orders, warranties, service and replacements ran from one platform, saving more than 60% of the time spent on these tasks.
Third-party logistics company automates warehouse operations on Zoho Creator
- Problem
- Paper-based records, manual allocation of assignments to drivers and no reliable inventory data across warehouses.
- What we built
- A set of Zoho Creator apps for warehouse management, visitor tracking, human resources and multi-brand shipment tracking across warehouses in several states.
- Result
- Internal processes are automated across warehouses, shipments from multiple brands are easy to track and the company saves significant cost.
Coding bootcamp replaces Excel lead tracking with Zoho CRM for admissions
- Problem
- Around 20 executives logged enquiries in an Excel sheet; follow-ups were tick marks, conversions and lost leads could not be counted and campaign results were unclear.
- What we built
- Zoho CRM for lead capture from all sources, assignment to counsellors, dated follow-up tracking, conversion reporting and staff training.
- Result
- Every enquiry is captured and followed up with full history, and the team can see conversions and campaign performance.
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