What if we told you that your business could be saving time, money and a whole lot of sanity just by saying ‘adios’ to spreadsheets? And that brushing up your systems could make your business instantly more attractive for investment or sale?
If your business hasn’t yet transitioned to a CRM – Customer Relationship Management system – you’re missing out on a spreadsheet-free world that organises your data smarter, improves team collaboration, gets your sales pipeline firing and wins over customers with tailored marketing you haven’t even thought of yet.
Join SmartCompany for our must-watch free webinar, Save time, win investors: Why 2026 is the year to move to a CRM, to hear from experts and businesses who’ve mastered the art of the CRM and seen enormous gains as a result.
Whether you’re completely new to CRMs or you’re keen to skill up your CRM game and get your business in shape for investment, we want your eyeballs – and all your burning questions.
Tegan Jones
Deputy editor
SmartCompany
A multi-award-winning journalist, Tegan has been reporting on technology, telecommunications and gaming for the past 10 years. She regularly appears on mainstream media channels as an expert tech commentator. Her previous roles include editor of Gizmodo Australia and global reviews editor at Finder. She has also served as a reporter and editor across Business Insider, Lifehacker and Kotaku Australia. Tegan is also the co-host of one of the top technology podcasts in Australia, Weird Tech. You can find her on Twitter @Tegan_Writes.
Merlin Luck
Regional vice president
Salesforce
Background as an entrepreneur. Now with Salesforce at the forefront of cloud tech. He’s passionate about start-ups, innovation, AI and leadership.
Jess Ruhfus
Director
No. 2
Jess Ruhfus is an award winning marketing expert who founded and exited partnerships platform Collabosaurus, which connects over 10,500 brands like ASOS, Estée Lauder, Walmart & Pinterest. She’s now building No.2 Co, a natural & stylish bathroom fragrance featured in Apartment Therapy, SMH and Broadsheet.
Mark Summerville
Chief operating officer
RenewCo Solar
Mark plays a pivotal role in managing the seamless operations of RenewCo Solar. As the driving force behind the back-end excellence, he ensures that every aspect is meticulously handled. With a commitment to top-notch products, customer service, internal installations, and post-sales support, RenewCo Solar distinguishes itself in the residential solar market. Mark’s dedication contributes to an unparalleled operational efficiency, propelling RenewCo Solar to notable achievements, including becoming a top 10 rated installer on SolarQuotes based on client experience.
