Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Author: Umberto Milletti All trends point to 2020 being more focused on the B2B customer, with data and insights as the key to understanding their needs. B2B companies need to switch from a mentality of “here’s what we’re selling” to “we understand what you need.” Customers have more power and more information than ever?—?they

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Now that December is here (by golly, half over…), it’s time for me to solidify my goals for 2020. more in 2020, then you will have reached your goal, won’t you? If you haven’t done this yet, then do it before January 1, 2020. I encourage you to use this month to put these secrets into your goal planning for 2020.

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Shari Levitin

MARCH 3, 2020

Time flies and it’s almost the second quarter of 2020! You might also be wondering what exactly those sales goals were that you set for 2020. If any of these sound like the kind of goals you’re trying to crush in 2020… I might be able to help. Was it mastering your pitch? Multiplying your sales?

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Author: Umberto Milletti All trends point to 2020 being more focused on the B2B customer, with data and insights as the key to understanding their needs. B2B companies need to switch from a mentality of “here’s what we’re selling” to “we understand what you need.” Customers have more power and more information than ever?—?they

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Trends Ideal Customer Profile InsideView Customer 156

Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

It goes without saying that B2B consumers look for new products in order to make their lives a bit easier. Customer pain points are abundant, and it is up to marketers and salespeople to both identify and address them when reaching out to prospects. Their main pain point that needed to be addressed was prospecting.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 27, 2022

In 2020, the UK saw 40% more new business applications compared to pre-pandemic years, but also a steep increase in business closures across the same time frame. Also, by automating much of the manual data-related tasks, good data management frees up teams to focus on high-value, strategic initiatives, and prospecting.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 4, 2018

Technological advancements can transform any industry or job function overnight — including B2B sales. What Is The B2B Selling Process? The goal of B2B selling is to reach prospects and form meaningful connections with them. Brace Yourself We’ve got millions of verified B2B contacts — ready for you to close.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Just remember: “Sales solve everything,” so enjoy your time off until the new year and if there is anything we can do to make your 2020 your most successful yet, then please do let us know. It’s our pleasure to post a tip once a week, and we sincerely hope it helps make your selling careers easier and more enjoyable. Upcoming Schedule.

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Shari Levitin

MARCH 3, 2020

Time flies and it’s almost the second quarter of 2020! You might also be wondering what exactly those sales goals were that you set for 2020. If any of these sound like the kind of goals you’re trying to crush in 2020… I might be able to help. Was it mastering your pitch? Multiplying your sales? Click To Tweet.

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LeadBoxer

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

With B2B e-commerce sales predicted to exceed B2C e-commerce sales by 2020, B2B selling is constantly growing. So, what are B2B sales, and how are they different from B2C sales? Use the links below to navigate each section: What are B2B sales? How are B2B sales different from B2C sales?

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 8, 2021

Author: Mary Beth Addison During 2020, we all dealt with unprecedented change, both as customers making buying decisions and as B2B and B2C sales and marketing professionals working to engage prospects and customers in new ways. What exactly is customer-centric selling? . How do we achieve customer-centric selling?

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As B2B companies continue to expand their digital marketing efforts, they can cull lessons from the B2C clashes like that between Airbnb and Vrbo. In the B2B world, you need to adopt the methods that the B2C people use in a different way, and that’s not going to be natural,” Westerman told SMM in a telephone interview.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 26, 2020

Running a sales transformation is difficult. In our experience at SBI, we have found that the organization’s culture, increased collaboration, and focus on value creation are key levers to successfully grow revenue. Additionally, we also see innovation as being a.

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InsideSales.com

JULY 15, 2020

Content is King in 2020. Converting to a digital marketing funnel may seem an intimidating prospect, so let’s look back at the history of marketing funnels. The funnel moved prospective buyers from awareness-interest-to desire, and finally to action. Content is King in 2020. The Bounce Rate. Voice Technology.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 24, 2020

We live, breathe, and obsess over how to deliver B2B intelligence that unlocks go-to-market success. Over a jarring two day stretch, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic , and a day after that, it was declared a national emergency in the US on the same day the NBA suspended their 2020 season.

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Showpad

OCTOBER 28, 2020

B2B sales, on the whole, is slower, more labor-intensive and more consequential than B2C. So it’s probably time to level up how your organization runs sales teams and integrates new B2B sales techniques into their repertoire. In the B2B space, LinkedIn is the obvious social channel of choice. No pressure. Value wedging.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 19, 2022

If you’re not already taking advantage of digital payments, it’s a promising untapped opportunity that's accessible to most online businesses — and B2B businesses should invest now. In this article, we’ll get into how your B2B commerce business can start accepting payments internationally. An all-in-one CRM, such as HubSpot.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 20, 2019

One 2015 Forrester article predicted that 95% of B2B sales jobs will be replaced by AI by 2020. . Reviews and feedback are no longer confined to just to B2C purchases. In B2B selling, the same thing happens! While that prediction clearly missed the mark, there is pressure on the profession.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Last November, I spent a weekend with our executive team brainstorming the biggest and most exciting opportunities for our growth in 2020 and beyond. The intersection of our ideas resulted in a renewed focus on delivering massive value to our customers through the best B2B intent data the market has to offer.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 9, 2018

From industry events, to blog posts, B2B professionals can’t stop talking about this trending topic and its potential to revolutionize marketing. While many recognize the potential of AI, they don’t truly understand the impact it will have on their B2B marketing strategy. Simplified Prospecting. Not convinced? Better Insight.

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PandaDoc

JUNE 21, 2021

Like it or not, your business needs a lead generation strategy and a sales prospecting process. You’ll also know why you need a strong sales prospecting process and exactly how that will benefit your business. It’s not so much knowing about sales prospecting vs lead generation, as knowing how and when to prioritize one or the other.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 16, 2020

There’s been a shift in how B2B organizations communicate through follow-ups and outreach. They’re taking a more B2C-like approach, optimizing the buying experience to win more business. 5 Tactics for Effective Sales Follow-Up in 2020. Especially if the prospect has 15+ likes already and you’re not giving them anything valuable.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

How about for 2020? Join Our Next Training: If your team is struggling with call reluctance and is tired of the endless rejection they face, then this live, interactive online B2B & B2C inside sales training is exactly what they need to get excited & confident about selling again! Another word for vision is goals.

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Cience

JANUARY 10, 2020

It is beyond question that B2C companies get enormous traffic from mobile devices — we all do at least some of our online shopping from our phones. Is this also true for B2B websites? Furthermore, you never know which door your prospect chooses to knock on. Let’s ask B2B marketers. Mobile Optimization for B2B ?

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Cience

JANUARY 10, 2020

It is beyond question that B2C companies get enormous traffic from mobile devices — we all do at least some of our online shopping from our phones. Is this also true for B2B websites? Furthermore, you never know which door your prospect chooses to knock on. Let’s ask B2B marketers. Mobile Optimization for B2B ?

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B2B Top of Funnel Marketing Lead Rank 52

Crunchbase

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

SaaS vendors themselves were forced to swiftly change their sales strategies amid lockdowns by implementing remote interactions with prospects and thinking digital-first. The SARS outbreak in 2003 is said to have kickstarted the dominance of Chinese B2C e-commerce companies like Alibaba. Optimize e-commerce .

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Cience

JULY 25, 2019

Think for a moment about chatbots for B2B lead generation … What do you feel? of B2B companies that don’t have chatbots. In today’s article, we’ll examine the pros and cons of chatbots for B2B lead generation. Applied in business (both B2C and B2B): 1. Do you recall The Terminator, The Matrix, or Westworld?

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Shari Levitin

JANUARY 21, 2020

Do you focus your complete attention on your prospect? Do you think about what you want to say next, or do you let prospects share their whole story? A new discovery question we recommend ALL B2B and B2C sellers ask in 2020 is this: As you start the new year, remember what you can learn from the natural world.

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Showpad

JUNE 3, 2019

Investments in augmented reality technology are expected to reach $60 billion by 2020, according to Harvard Business Review. While its first appearance was in mobile video games like Pokemon Go, B2B and B2C businesses alike are discovering the opportunities augmented reality creates for enhancing selling and marketing experiences.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 24, 2020

We live, breathe, and obsess over how to deliver B2B intelligence that unlocks go-to-market success. Over a jarring two-day stretch, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic , and a day after that, it was declared a national emergency in the US on the same day the NBA suspended their 2020 season.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

In 2020, 91% of retail businesses have an active presence on two or more social media platforms. For B2B companies, this can include the size of the company that would benefit from your product, how much revenue they bring in, and their organizational structure. Through sharing customer stories your prospects can relate to.

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SBI

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

NANCY: WHAT ARE THE TOP WAYS COMPANIES CAN TRANSFORM SALES TO IMPROVE THEIR PROSPECTS’ BUYING EXPERIENCE IN THE NEXT 12-24 MONTHS? . WAYNE: Now that we all live on our phones, a buyer’s experience has emerged as a make-or-break touchpoint in B2C. This same mindset is now emerging for B2B. Thanks for voting!

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The Brooks Group

MARCH 23, 2020

In the scramble to adapt to the so-called “new normal,” outcomes such as social distancing, working remotely , stock market volatility, spending cuts, and uncertainty have rendered useless the 2020 go-to-market plans for business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) companies alike. Lead Flow is Down.

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The Pipeline

JULY 19, 2011

One such “end is near” piece was on SellingPower.com , entitled “ How Many Salespeople Will Be Left by 2020? If there is the dramatic reduction in the species that the piece suggests, it is almost certainly to come in the B2C camp, not in the B2B. ” Gartner quotes interactions not sales. .”

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Cincom Smart Selling

JUNE 9, 2016

It comes up almost every time you discuss B2B versus B2C selling. They will inevitably go on to state with great conviction that even in a B2B scenario, people are doing the selling and the buying. We are conditioned now to avoid human interaction in the B2C world, and the fact is, we are moving in that direction in B2B.

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Mereo

AUGUST 13, 2020

Your Website Presence Matters — Buyers in the B2B realm have an expectation of seamless interfaces and relevant navigation and messaging as if they were buying from a B2C organization. Is your B2B website engaging your audience—or just displaying your goods? And they will have even less patience for no site at all.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Data-based segmentation is way more insightful and allows sales reps to understand their prospects on a much deeper level. You can also use something called a “conversational landing page” which is simply a chatroom where you can invite your prospects to chat privately about your product or service. Benefits of customer segmentation.

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