SBI Growth

AUGUST 1, 2013

Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014 : A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." Competitive Position. Let the Scorecard tool do the math delivering an overall customer priority score. If you’re below revenue target, budgets get squeezed, programs scrapped and hiring frozen. Strategic Fit.

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SBI Growth

MARCH 26, 2013

Perform a competency assessment by position for each role. Place those that qualify for each position into those roles. The attached tool provides a sample of 15 of a possible 80 competencies. After completing your list, select those competencies appropriate for each marketing position.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

With it, you identify areas to improve so your team can make 2014’s number. Had Herb used the tool, he could have better supported Sales. The tool has 9 clickable boxes – each brings you to an explanation. It will also provide steps to undertake for making 2014’s number. What to do for 2014? What to do for 2014?

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SBI Growth

JULY 21, 2013

Sales forces lack buyer-centered tools for success. This blog is focused on the transformation of Sales to incorporate buyer-centered tools. CMO’s can help sales make the number in 2014. WANTED: CMO’s to Guide Sales to Make the Number in 2014. These three buyer-centered tools work in concert together.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 3, 2013

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.” In this post we will dig into the top 5.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

How should I be preparing to Make the Number in 2014 ? I recommend you read it and download the tool. As 2013 winds down, 2014 naturally ramps up. Schedule a review of your 2014 SKO at your office here. Just like any business decision, you need to generate a positive ROI. It will help you balance Q4.

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SBI

JULY 22, 2014

He skipped 2013, perhaps because the market was moving too fast because, as of the 2014 version, the map has grown to a staggering 950 companies. At Smart Selling Tools, we’ve been reporting on sales solutions for seven years. We’ve kept a dynamic Top 40 Sales Tools guide updated for two years. In 2012 it grew to around 350.

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SBI Growth

JULY 19, 2013

In terms of budgeting you have one thing to look forward to: “How much will the number grow for 2014?”. Behind Your Number – You, on the other hand, have two things to think about: “How much will the number grow for 2014? Either way, your 2014 number will outpace 2013. You can’t repeat your 2013 sales strategy in 2014.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

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. How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy you can execute. 3) Introduce a qualified candidate for an open position. That’s where this blog comes in. Author: Tony Albachiara.

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SBI Growth

JULY 26, 2013

Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." In the predictor tool, you will also learn: Why short-term financial returns can be deceiving. In the predictor tool, you will also learn: Why short-term financial returns can be deceiving. Failure here.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 19, 2013

He had been given an aggressive goal for 2014. I completely lost the battle on the 2014 revenue number” he said. “My The SBI Sales Initiative Assessment Tool has answers. No matter what initiatives your sales organization is considering, this tool carefully evaluates them. Will it strengthen your position in the market?

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 13, 2013

This post will help you answer this question – and it includes the tool “SFE Funds Finder”. To learn how other top companies fund initiatives, register for this event: How To Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute. You’ll get not only this tool, but a whole package of SFE improvement tools.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Great CMO’s set a strategy to make the number in 2014 and beyond. Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." Participate and learn what top companies are doing to make the number in 2014. Use the tools available to good advantage; your competitor is.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Get your copy by signing up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute ". Here are the most common underutilized CRM system formats we see: The Pipeline Tool: Sales reps record projected deals and opportunities in the CRM. It’s simply an account/contact and activity database.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 28, 2013

Talent development is a key differentiator heading into 2014. This client is positioning itself to cater to the New Buyer. This One-on-One Coaching Tool was customized by sales managers facilitating the training. You will receive the tool by signing up for this year''s Annual Research tour here. Train on Social Selling.

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SBI Growth

JULY 27, 2013

Sign up for the onsite session for your leadership team: How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute. By participating, you will get the Sales Improvement Readiness Tool. Both the session and the tool focus on: Making good decisions quickly. This tool helps you evaluate your decision across four areas.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 31, 2013

A Culture Creation tool is available by signing up for the SBI Making the 2014 Number tour. A bonus tool is included to help create a common vision. Implemented standardization of tools and processes. There are more in the Culture Creation tool which you can get through the Making the 2014 Number tour.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Planning for 2014 is in full swing. Start recruiting now so we can start of 2014 with a full team.” And by registering for our Annual Research Tour , you will get many other tools. Hiring ‘A’ players is going to be critical to your success in 2014. Call to Action: Create a job tryout scenario for your main sales position.

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Score More Sales

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

There is no question that the ease of collaboration in 2014 and 2015 is helping businesses and making better use of everyone’s time. From a sales tools perspective, I have seen productivity gains as well as losses. It seems that there are so many tools to help professional sellers and marketers. Productivity Increases.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

It’s essential to know reasonable salary ranges for the positions in your company. Social media is a key tool. Download the Competitive Compensation Analyzer tool. Start work today on the 2014 compensation plans. They are the engine that will enable you to Make the Number in 2014. free event registration required).

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Score More Sales

DECEMBER 18, 2014

So says the study done by The Hartford, in September of this year, called the 2014 Midsize Business Monitor. 85% of these companies hired employees in 2014 with 40% of those who replied saying they hired fewer than desired this past year. Operations (87%). New products (76%). Expand market niche (70%). Expand geo footprint (61%).

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

You’ll have access to a host of guides, templates and tools. Engagement : How can you foster a positive, winning culture ? Next Steps: Prepare for 2014 now. Make the Number in 2014. You can access it when you sign up for SBI’s Sales & Marketing Research Review here. Staying On Top. Author: John Kenney.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Position your brand as an industry authority. In 2014 these two brands enlisted the help of 40 influencers from renowned brands such as LinkedIn, MarketingProfs, and Facebook, to promote the 2014 Content Marketing World Conference. Our B2B database is the tool you need to scale your business and improve your marketing efforts.

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Percent in Potential Revenue, Accenture Research , shows, “Just 59 percent of sales representatives are expected to achieve his/her quota in 2014, down from 67 percent in 2013.” Something has to change, and it is execution, I’ve said it before, a fool with a tool is still a fool; more tools by and for more fools.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

DiscoverOrg’s Triggers alert users to the story, which spans three years: 10/9/2014: DiscoverOrg first Triggered security issues at Chipotle in 2014: Chipotle Mexican Grill is in the midst of integrating Okta identity management into the company’s Workday platform for over 50,000 users. 4/22/2015). (10/26/2015) 1/17/2017). (1/17/2017)

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 8, 2014

The origins of Social Selling go back to early human life too, although, the tools that have given social selling its name are relatively new. Proving that social selling is having a positive effect on results is one of our greatest challenges. In 2014, focus on upgrading your sales force, not on integration of tools.

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Janek Performance Group

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If you are skeptical, ask yourself this: Which do you think is more likely to have a positive impact on your sales results next year — more women on your sales team or less? A Gallop study from 2014 of more than 800 companies found that gender-diverse companies had better financial outcomes than those dominated by men.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 19, 2013

Register for SBI’s 7 th Annual Research Study “How to Make Your Number in 2014” and find out. Our research shows you the essential changes needed to make the number in 2014. How Will Your EP Support Positive Change? Rolling out a new Sales Process or CRM tool. So, what’s one of the keys to getting change adopted early on?

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SBI Growth

JULY 22, 2013

Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." They are always looking to not only fill open positions but upgrade. Sign up for the " How to Make Your Number in 2014 " research tour. Sign up for the " How to Make Your Number in 2014 " research tour.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

The Sales Rep Replacement Guide is a robust tool that: Enables you to ‘switch’ out sales reps without a disruption to the team. In SBI’s Sales & Marketing Research Review , you get access to guides and tools. Then when a position might become available, you already have a list of candidates. Remember the rule of 3.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Focus on wins that positively impact the ability of the sales force to Make the Number. BPM’s are a sales tool that maps the decision-making process used to purchase a product or service. These three buyer-centered tools work in concert together. Leverage the assessment tool at the bottom of this blog to evaluate your team.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 22, 2013

Interviews with the head coach and coordinators give positive signs. Read on and you''ll be ready to Make the Number in 2014. The candidate’s skills with web-based presentation tools are on full display. Click on the link above to register for SBI''s How to Make Your Number in 2014 event. Sales can learn a lesson here.

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Hiring Proposal Exercises Lead Rank 300

SBI

APRIL 1, 2014

We’ll ask the same questions of each so readers can learn about their unique positioning and their vision, for the industry. The challenge to business decision makers is to support the front-end sales with proper tools, technologies and information that drive sales and productivity. In April 2014, we will launch our 2.0

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Score More Sales

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

In 2014, she was named one of Network World’s 50 Most Fascinating People in the World of Technology. This post was written as part of the IBM for Midsize Business program, which provides midsize businesses with the tools, expertise and solutions they need to become engines of a smarter planet.

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Score More Sales

MAY 15, 2014

I had a chance to catch up with best-selling author and modern marketing expert Jay Baer who has been the host of the IBM Smarter Commerce Global Summit 2014 Tampa this week. What are businesses doing right that you are seeing when it comes to growing a positive image online?

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 1, 2014

We also spent some time identifying where our best Partners come from and I was surprised to learn that most of them had been reading this blog and either decided to add our suite of world-class Sales Force Evaluation and Candidate Assessment tools to their offerings, or start their own sales consulting businesses.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Holding Onto Outdated Positioning Statements. According to HubSpot Sales Manager Korina Ortiz , sales professionals need to avoid holding onto outdated positioning statements in 2021. Calling only when a renewal is due is so 2014. You will probably irritate them into agreeing to the next steps, creating a false positive.

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