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Explore practical advice, sector insights and membership management tips to help your organisation connect more effectively with its members.
Why Chambers of Commerce Need More Than a Basic Membership CRM
A membership CRM can manage companies and contacts, but Chamber operations extend into renewals, events, payments, directories, services and engagement. Explore when a connected membership platform becomes the better foundation.
Event Management Software for Associations: 5 Reasons Standalone Tools May Fall Short
Events generate valuable information about member interests, participation and engagement. Here are five reasons associations should choose event management software that connects registrations, payments, attendance and communications with the wider
Best CRM for Membership Organisations: What to Look for Before You Choose
“Membership CRM” can describe everything from a contact database to a complete membership platform. This guide explains how to compare the options, calculate the wider cost and choose a system
Member Engagement and the EU AI Act: Which Risk Category Does Your Organisation Fall Into?
Membership organisations are increasingly using AI to understand member engagement, but not every use carries the same regulatory risk. We explain the EU AI Act risk categories, how different engagement
Membership CRM vs Membership Management Platform: What’s the difference?
A CRM can store member information and manage relationships, but sophisticated membership organisations need much more. Discover how a membership management platform connects CRM with payments, events, communications, community and
The Hidden Cost of Administrative Friction in Membership Organisations
Administrative friction rarely looks like a major problem. It builds through spreadsheets, manual workarounds and disconnected systems, quietly consuming staff time and attention. We explore its hidden cost and why
5 Lessons Membership Organisations Can Learn From Recent Security Incidents
Recent incidents involving Beacon CRM, Blackbaud, HubSpot and the Salesforce ecosystem show that protecting member data is about far more than preventing a traditional cyberattack. We explore five lessons membership
Why Operational Efficiency Has Become a Strategic Advantage for Membership Organisations
Membership teams are being asked to deliver more without the same growth in capacity. We explore why operational efficiency, connected technology and better processes are becoming strategic advantages for membership
The Equality Act Guidance Has Changed: What Membership Associations Should Review in 2026
Updated Equality Act guidance is prompting membership associations to take a fresh look at accessibility across the member journey. From applications and communications to events and member data, we explore
Membership Management Is Entering a New Era
Every relationship begins with optimism, including the one with your conference software. What started as the perfect fit can, over time, become something you work around rather than work with.
Have you outgrown your conference software?
Every relationship begins with optimism, including the one with your conference software. What started as the perfect fit can, over time, become something you work around rather than work with.
VeryConnect: A Hivebrite Alternative for Membership Management and Engagement
Find out how VeryConnect brings day-to-day membership administration and member engagement together within the same specialist membership platform.
A sheepCRM Alternative for Flexible Membership Management
For organisations with more specific requirements, discover how VeryConnect combines a configurable core platform with in-house development and ongoing support.
VeryConnect: A YourMembership Alternative Tailored to How You Work
Learn how VeryConnect can be tailored around your organisation’s workflows, membership structure, automation and reporting needs.