The Small Firms Association (SFA ) National Small Business Awards 2024 had been officially launched in September by Awards Patron, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD. 2024 marks the twentieth anniversary of this prestigious awards programme which celebrates the achievements of small businesses in Ireland and recognises the vital contribution of the SME community to the Irish economy.
Based in Galway, OnePageCRM was shortlisted as finalist in the ‘Innovator of the year’ category supported by NSAI alongside ATC, Dynamic Electrical, Klearcom Tech, On-site refuelling, Waterford Distillery and Zeus Scooters.
Michael FitzGerald founded the Customer Relationship Management (CRM ) system OnePageCRM in 2010. In 2014, Michael became a co-founder of PorterShed, the first building to house start-ups and growing digital companies based in Galway.
The entrepreneur and tech guru also became a Guest Lecturer at NUI Galway and a Board Member of Galway Technology Centre. In 2017, Michael became the Patron of EmployAbility Galway, a non-profit organisation that connects employers to people with disabilities.
Since its launch in 2010, OnePageCRM is now known for its simplicity and action-oriented features. OnePageCRM has ingeniously combined simplicity and deep functionality, making CRM accessible for all to fuel business growth.
These innovations are transformative, empowering small business owners and sales teams alike to efficiently manage contacts, prioritise tasks, and boost their performance. Their core concept of turning business contacts into an actionable to-do list remained the core of their product.
Competing against US tech giants Salesforce and Hubspot, they stand out as a trailblazer, continually pushing the boundaries of what CRM can achieve for small businesses globally.
They primarily serve sole traders, freelancers and small businesses across the globe in various industries, including consulting, service providers and real estate. The Irish CRM solution is suitable for any company that seeks to streamline its sales processes and increase revenue.
