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Small businesses need CRM functionality but existing tools are either too simple (spreadsheets) or too complex and expensive (Salesforce, HubSpot enterprise). We set out to build a modern, full-featured CRM that covers deals, contacts, time tracking, and invoicing in one cohesive application — with an API-first architecture.
Small businesses need CRM functionality but existing tools are either too simple (spreadsheets) or too complex and expensive (Salesforce, HubSpot enterprise). We set out to build a modern, full-featured CRM that covers deals, contacts, time tracking, and invoicing in one cohesive application — with an API-first architecture.
Built Anchor CRM as a comprehensive business management platform with deal pipelines, contact and company management, time tracking, invoicing, and team collaboration — all backed by a fully documented OpenAPI with 60+ endpoints.
Next.js App Router with server components for the UI, PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM for data, role-based access control, full OpenAPI 3.0 specification with auto-generated documentation, and a modular architecture allowing features to be used independently.
A detailed breakdown of our systematic approach to delivering this AI transformation, including key milestones, deliverables, and how we overcame challenges.
Anchor CRM ships as a complete business management platform demonstrating full-stack application architecture, API-first design, and integrated business workflow capabilities.
Clean, professional UI that matches enterprise CRM quality
API-first architecture makes the platform extensible and integratable
Modular design allows features to be adopted incrementally
Time-to-invoice workflow eliminates billing gaps
“The OpenAPI-first approach meant our frontend and backend teams could work in parallel from day one”
Reusable patterns for RBAC, multi-tenancy, and API documentation
Demonstrated capacity to build enterprise-grade business applications
Foundation for FluxCascade's CRM connector integrations
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“Anchor CRM proved that a small team can ship a full CRM with time tracking, invoicing, and 60+ API endpoints — all with modern tooling. The API-first approach is now our default for any data-heavy product.”
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