Question 1

What industries do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We primarily serve manufacturers, distributors, and professional services companies. Our deep expertise is in discrete manufacturing, industrial equipment, medical devices, aerospace, food & beverage, and high-tech electronics.

Question 2

Do you work with companies outside Florida?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we work with clients across the United States. Our team is remote-first, and we conduct implementations virtually with on-site visits as needed for go-live support and training.

Question 3

What makes you different from larger consulting firms?

Accepted Answer

You work directly with senior consultants—not junior staff learning on your project. We're small enough to care about your success and experienced enough to deliver enterprise-quality results. No handoffs to offshore teams.

Question 4

Is there a minimum project size?

Accepted Answer

We don't have a strict minimum, but our sweet spot is mid-market companies with 25-500 employees. For smaller projects, our Unique Care plans offer a cost-effective way to get expert help.

Question 5

Are you a certified Salesforce partner?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we are a certified Salesforce partner and Rootstock partner. Our team holds multiple Salesforce certifications including Administrator, Platform Developer, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and CPQ certifications.

Question 6

How long does a typical Salesforce implementation take?

Accepted Answer

A typical Salesforce implementation takes 8-12 weeks from kickoff to go-live. Complex implementations with multiple clouds or significant customization may extend to 16+ weeks. We'll provide a detailed timeline during your free assessment.

Question 7

How much does a Salesforce implementation cost?

Accepted Answer

Salesforce implementation costs vary by scope. Quick Start implementations range from $15,000-$30,000, while full implementations typically run $50,000-$150,000. We provide detailed quotes after understanding your specific requirements.

Question 8

What Salesforce clouds do you implement?

Accepted Answer

We implement Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, CPQ, Revenue Cloud, Field Service, and Data Cloud. We also specialize in Einstein AI and Agentforce enablement.

Question 9

Can you fix a failed Salesforce implementation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we specialize in rescuing troubled implementations. We'll audit your current org, identify what's broken, and create a roadmap to fix it. Common issues include low adoption, dirty data, missing automation, and poor reporting.

Question 10

What is the difference between Salesforce Classic and Lightning?

Accepted Answer

Lightning is Salesforce's modern interface with enhanced features, better performance, and a more intuitive design. Classic is the legacy interface. We recommend Lightning for all new implementations and can help migrate existing Classic orgs.

Question 11

Can you integrate Salesforce with our existing systems?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we specialize in integrations. We connect Salesforce with ERP systems, marketing platforms, accounting software, e-commerce platforms, and custom applications using APIs, MuleSoft, and native connectors.

Question 12

How long does a Rootstock ERP implementation take?

Accepted Answer

Rootstock implementations typically take 12-20 weeks depending on complexity. Factors that affect timeline include number of locations, manufacturing modes, data migration scope, and integration requirements.

Question 13

How much does a Rootstock implementation cost?

Accepted Answer

Rootstock implementations typically range from $75,000 for small manufacturers to $250,000+ for enterprise and multi-site deployments. Key cost drivers include complexity, integrations, data migration, and customization needs.

Question 14

What's the difference between Salesforce and Rootstock?

Accepted Answer

Salesforce is a CRM platform for managing customer relationships, sales, marketing, and service. Rootstock is an ERP built on Salesforce specifically for manufacturers, handling inventory, production, supply chain, and order management. Many manufacturers use both together for a unified system.

Question 15

Why choose Rootstock over other ERP systems?

Accepted Answer

Rootstock is built natively on the Salesforce platform, giving you a single unified system for CRM and ERP. This eliminates data silos, reduces integration costs, and provides real-time visibility across your entire business. It's ideal for manufacturers already using or planning to use Salesforce.

Question 16

What manufacturing modes does Rootstock support?

Accepted Answer

Rootstock supports discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, make-to-stock, make-to-order, engineer-to-order, configure-to-order, and mixed-mode manufacturing. We'll help configure it for your specific production processes.

Question 17

Can Rootstock handle multiple warehouse locations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Rootstock fully supports multi-site and multi-warehouse operations. You can manage inventory across locations, transfer stock between sites, and get consolidated reporting across your entire operation.

Question 18

What is Agentforce?

Accepted Answer

Agentforce is Salesforce's platform for deploying autonomous AI agents. These agents can handle tasks like lead qualification, customer service inquiries, and marketing automation 24/7 without human intervention.

Question 19

What is Salesforce Einstein AI?

Accepted Answer

Einstein AI is Salesforce's built-in artificial intelligence that provides predictive lead scoring, opportunity insights, automated activity capture, and AI-powered recommendations. It helps sales and service teams work smarter with data-driven insights.

Question 20

How can AI improve our Salesforce experience?

Accepted Answer

AI can automate data entry, predict which leads are most likely to convert, recommend next best actions, generate email drafts, summarize customer interactions, and even handle routine customer inquiries autonomously through Agentforce.

Question 21

What's included in Unique Care managed services?

Accepted Answer

Unique Care includes ongoing Salesforce and Rootstock support, system monitoring, configuration changes, troubleshooting, user support, and optimization reviews. Plans range from $2,500 to $5,000+ per month depending on your needs.

Question 22

Do you offer project-based pricing or only monthly retainers?

Accepted Answer

We offer both. Implementation projects are typically fixed-fee based on scope. Ongoing support is available through our Unique Care monthly plans. We also offer hourly consulting for smaller needs.

Question 23

What does your implementation process look like?

Accepted Answer

Our process includes four phases: Discovery (understanding your business), Design (solution architecture), Build (configuration and development), and Deploy (training and go-live). We use agile methodology with regular check-ins and demos.

Question 24

How do you handle data migration?

Accepted Answer

We follow a structured data migration process: assessment, mapping, cleansing, test migration, validation, and final cutover. We work with you to clean data before migration and validate everything post-migration.

Question 25

What happens after go-live?

Accepted Answer

We provide post-go-live hypercare support to address any issues and ensure smooth adoption. After hypercare, you can transition to our Unique Care managed services for ongoing support, or we can train your internal team to self-manage.

Question 26

Do you provide training for our team?

Accepted Answer

Yes, comprehensive training is included in every implementation. We provide role-based training for end users, admin training for your internal team, and documentation. We also offer ongoing training as part of Unique Care.

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