Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Today’s Guest Blog, ‘A comprehensive Guide to User Research Methods and Trends,’ is provided by Nadica Metuleva. Research Methods and Trends. User-experience design is a magical tool that makes people more engaged with your products and services. Through research, of course. What is UX research?

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The Digital Sales Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Free sales training can be a step in the right direction for those of you who may be new or newer to sales. To thrive in the digitally driven sales environment, access to sales training and learning are essential. A training resource worth looking at to help improve your sales ability is free sales training.

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BrainShark

JULY 27, 2023

So you spent a week (or two) pulling together data and resources, creating quiz questions, crafting a bespoke PowerPoint with voiceover, and putting it all together in Brainshark to create a new employee training module only to have ⅓ of your team watch it. So what can you do to revive your training program?

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Reps need to know A LOT to be at their best in front of buyers, but has your sales training strategy kept up with the times? Many organizations’ sales training has grown stale by relying on old-school tactics, like on-site boot camps and long-winded presentations, causing information overload for new reps.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 10, 2013

Our research shows that Julie is not alone. Training dollars are being misallocated. By signing up for our 7th annual Research Tour your team can learn why. Her sales manager knew her potential and sent her to a weeklong sales training. The Need-Payoff that she had been trained on was thrown out the window.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 15, 2024

Providing tools and resources for coaching and investing in sales leaders’ development is crucial to success. Change Management and Coaching Change management is a crucial aspect of sales leadership, and Keith recognized the importance of equipping his sales leaders with the tools and skills to drive change effectively.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. A well-designed program, paired with a robust training software , will empower your sales reps with the knowledge they need to deliver value and close more deals. What Is B2B Sales Training? What is B2B Sales Training? What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like?

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Vengreso

JANUARY 18, 2022

Leveraging technology, social selling, and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a sales rep. However, with so many sales prospecting tools out there, how do you know which ones are worth your time and money? Now let’s dive into sales prospecting tools.

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

What do you remember from your last training? I’ve heard for years that people forget 70 percent of what they learn in a professional training class within 24 hours of the event. Art Kohn’s article, “ Brain Science: Overcoming the Forgetting Curve ,”pointed me to a book called Make It Stick by Peter C. So, what does work?

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The Digital Sales Institute

MARCH 29, 2021

Now more than ever it is important to have some sales training ideas to engage the remote or home based salesperson. Salespeople now have to figure out how they can adapt to rapidly changing selling conditions, and sales training must match those challenges. The Importance of Sales Training. Sales Training Ideas to Try.

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Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2021

Back in 1989, when hair metal music played on MTV and a lone protester famously stood in front of a tank in Tiananmen Square, the Harvard Business Review published an article that explored how automation was ready to boost marketing and sales teams. A Lack of Training. The answer has little to do with the technology itself.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 10, 2012

When you built your new product, you most likely did most or all of the following: Conducted market research to understand the problems of your customers. Trained the sales force and channel partners on the new product. This is very different than product training. It’s easy to pick on Research in Motion these days.

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Allego

MAY 24, 2023

This article originally appeared on Training Industry. Effective new hire training is critical to business success. Research by Brandon Hall Group found that organizations with strong onboarding processes can increase productivity by 70% and experience an 82% improvement in new hire retention.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Sales training : two words that hold the potential to change your game entirely. Gazing up at the daunting mountain, a skilled guide provides the necessary tools for success – sales training programs designed to transform your game. Your answers await… What is Sales Training?

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In this article, we will explore the new features and how you and your team can leverage to drive awareness and increase engagement. . I see this as an effective social selling tool in three areas. My reply is, you trained them to talk to prospects and trust them to do that. LinkedIn Audio Events. In Conclusion.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a result, much of the evaluation, investment, and rollout of virtual training technology in 2020 was rushed, limited in scope, and poorly planned. How to maximize customer training investment. Intelligent, strategic investment in customer training is crucial to remaining competitive in the upcoming year.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 10, 2024

One proven way to avoid a sales mishap is to train your sales department and work with them to achieve common goals. Moreover, your sales representatives require the right tools to build rapport and close deals. Therefore, consider providing them with the requisite training and equipment to help increase sales.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 15, 2022

But just as important, your training also impacts your customers, the company’s revenue, and possibly your shareholders’ investment in your company. In this article, we will outline the foundation for a solid sales training and development program. What is Sales Training and Development?

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 4, 2022

The secret to maximizing sales training is simple. In this article, we will outline how organizations can maximize their sales training to increase performance, prevent failure, and maximize their sales training investment. . Plan Sales Training Strategically. Who should be trained? Simple, but not easy.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2017

In this article, we take a closer look at the ways you can focus your enablement efforts, to achieve the best possible sales performance. Get our research report: 30 Ways to Get Inside the Mind of Your Target Buyer. Decrease research time. Training, training, training. Streamlining the sales process.

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Salesmate

APRIL 7, 2020

I am listing down some of the coolest and useful SaaS tools that will come in handy during the work-from-home regime. A bit more clarification before we head into the article. So why the elaborated definition and statistics in an article that is supposed to speak about enhancing productivity in the wake of a pandemic.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 18, 2024

This automation software includes various HR management software, tools, and human resource templates. As this automation software is a no-code platform, anyone can easily get trained and use it. These tools streamline the employee engagement process, from job posting to providing training for the new employee.

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Vengreso

APRIL 4, 2022

With almost 800 million users, LinkedIn isn’t only for showcasing your professional skills, researching new employers, looking for jobs, or for getting career advice! This on-demand LinkedIn training for sales professionals program teaches you how to leverage the site to create more sales conversations and build your book of business.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 4, 2024

Social media is a tool helping you to interact with your clients and customers. The research is clear: Customers are more likely to support eco-friendly companies these days if they know that they are helping the planet and pushing for a better future for the world. Learn more to train teams and join the advocacy program.

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The Digital Sales Institute

MARCH 2, 2022

Sales tools are a critical component in every sales organization. Through the use of some specific tools, each of these activities can now be managed more efficiently and more quickly thanks to technological advances. Our article will outline the six best sales tools to help your business boost sales. Invoicing tools.

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Appbuddy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Apart from the millions of people who have already tried it, email service providers (ESPs) are training it using campaign data to produce highly effective email subject lines and content. Salesforce users are exploring how ChatGPT can create formulas and validation rules.

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Pointclear

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

This article does a good job of explaining the importance of the ULD—assuring everyone is on the same page and working toward the same end—and covers additional ground (“How to do lead management that improves conversion”). See this article for my advice on “How to Establish a Meaningful Lead Definition.”.

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Smooth Sale

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Training and Skilled Workers Much of the time, the best way to save money is to spend it. If your contractors lack the training for their onsite tasks, your company could be liable for any injuries or damages. As well as being safer to work with, someone with proper training can work more quickly, efficiently, and skillfully.

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Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Every week it seems that I either run across, or I am introduced to, some really great new apps and articles that pertain to social selling. While I can’t do extensive research or a full review on each, hopefully you may find some gems for your own use that have been hidden inside this regular curation. Awesome plugin!

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Steven Rosen

MAY 4, 2017

Annually spending by companies: Sales training $20 billion on sales training. Sales and marketing automation tools $20 billion. Sales management training a few $100 million. We see this in times of recession when companies scale back on training, sales automation tools, and support materials.

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Smooth Sale

MAY 1, 2024

By conducting thorough research, reading reviews, and purchasing from reputable brands and suppliers with good warranties, you can ensure a better outcome and reputation for your firm. Consider the example of investing in a complete training course to adapt to a new software standard. Be Inspired and Inspiring!

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Highspot

MAY 16, 2019

The answer lies in using the right tools and strategies to improve sales productivity. In this article, we walk you through the different categories of sales productivity tools that can turn your team into a lean, mean, revenue-generating machine. Lead Generation Tools. Sales Intelligence Tools.

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Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2021

Back in 1989, when hair metal music played on MTV and a lone protester famously stood in front of a tank in Tiananmen Square, the Harvard Business Review published an article that explored how automation was ready to boost marketing and sales teams. Why has automation failed to gain traction despite its obvious promise?

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Allego

JUNE 16, 2020

At the same time, few can afford to interrupt their busy schedules to attend sales training classes or read stacks of books, manuals and articles. On top of this, travel restrictions during the pandemic have made training even more difficult—both for trainers and for learners. 2 Ways to Kick Your Training Content Into High Gear.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Brainshark Named Best Training Solution in 2019 Golden Bridge Awards. Brainshark’s suite of sales readiness solutions was named a gold (highest-level) winner in the “Best Product: Training” category – recognized for fostering better-prepared, results-driven sales forces. . Brainshark , Inc., September 26, 2019 — Brainshark, Inc.,

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Sales Hacker Training

JULY 24, 2020

That’s why ongoing product knowledge training needs to be a priority in every sales team. So, today, I’m going to walk you through five key areas you need to focus on for successful product knowledge training so your reps can start winning more deals. The Pitfalls of Poor (or no) Product Knowledge Training.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

By contrast, Forrester research found that employees are 75% more likely to watch a video than to read documents, emails or web articles. Because a video conveys real-time visual and audio information, including body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice, it’s a better tool for “how to” lessons. Learn More.

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