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Five Sales Metrics You're Not Tracking

SBI Growth

Planning for 2014 requires a fresh look at the metrics that will determine success. They are all leading indicators that can help you forecast success in 2014. By registering for SBI’s Sales & Marketing Research Review , you''ll get the “ Top 15 Metrics to Track in 2014.” But the network must be nurtured. Social Debt.

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4 Ways Salespeople Get Social Networking Wrong

No More Cold Calling

You shared tips and ideas, told clients when they were going down the wrong path, suggested articles and books, and (gasp) even gave them access to some intellectual property. Social media is a great tool for researching prospects and referral sources, and for positioning yourself as a thought leader. Big mistake! Ask how you can help.

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How to Make Your Number by Creating Social Debt on LinkedIn

SBI Growth

Social debt is one of the most powerful tools to obtaining new referrals. Follow these tips and you’ll be swimming in referrals for 2014. Secondly, you need to spend time on your network to create extensive LinkedIn Reach. Secondly, you need to spend time on your network to create extensive LinkedIn Reach.

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3 Steps on How to Create an Effective LinkedIn Profile

SBI Growth

Give your team the tools to become “Social Sellers”. This article will explore getting your sales team engaged in social selling. How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy you can execute. How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy you can execute. Reach – Improve and increase your network.

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When the Training Wheels Come Off

SBI Growth

The top reps in her industry were meeting and networking online. Her clients were sharing articles that her competitors had written. When a new rep leaves a training, he does not have the tool kit to succeed. To survive in B2B selling in 2014 a new set of skills is required. While there it dawned on her.

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Tell Marketing They Can Keep Their Leads

No More Cold Calling

If so, you can forget about exceeding quota in 2014. In his article, “ Point C: From Chaos to Kickass ,” Dan writes: In average companies, sales reps close about one out of five leads they qualify. Don’t Have Time to Nurture Your Network? Read “ Don’t Have Time to Nurture to Nurture Your Network? ”). Even in Sales 2.0,

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Think Sales Reps Will Become Obsolete? Think Again

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Marketing automation, CRM, social media , and other technology tools enable sales reps to sell more efficiently and cost effectively. But the most powerful tool in your sales toolbox is still you! My colleague, Jason Jordan, makes this case in his fantastic article, “ Salespeople vs. the Internet: Who Is Winning? ”