Small outfits that are run by visual people ought to take a considerate look at Clinchpad. This CRM tool is ideal for startups, self-employed artists and any business with a small staff that needs new sales. Clinchpad is designed differently from most CRMs. Almost universally, CRM's feature contact records that are view alone. Clinchpad uses a concept similar to that of a kanban board from Japan. It enables the user to see, via columns, everything from new leads to deals that are about to close on one screen. Accounts can be started for free, so users can test Clinchpad, and sole proprietors can use the service for a nominal fee. To try Clinchpad for free, visit the company's website.