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3 Steps to Fully Optimized B2B Prospect Development

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2012-12-10. Teaser: B2B prospect development – the combination of lead generation, lead qualification, lead nurturing and lead hand-off to sales – is a critical element that many marketing and sales teams are failing. Author: Dan McDade. read more

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The Dangers of Using Cost per Lead as a Metric to Measure Marketing

Pointclear

Twice over the past two years I blogged about the dangers of using cost per lead as a metric to measure marketing. As a foundation, I published three blogs in 2012 in which I outlined three critical elements that impact B2B lead generation costs in the complex sale: 1. Send them 1,000 leads generated at a cost of $23.15

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4 Things to Consider Before You Buy Marketing Automation

Pointclear

To learn more about The Annuitas Group and their proprietary methodology, the Lead Management Framework™ , go to [link]. For many, the planning for 2012 starts next month, right after Labor Day. And, for many, the goal for 2012 will be to finally implement marketing automation. What's the point of that?

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The Sales Methodology Blueprint: How To Choose The Right One For Your Business

Sales Hacker

The methodology you choose also needs to fit your customers and your market, so it’s crucial to choose the right one! The book claimed that challenger-type sellers are the most successful group, especially in the B2B enterprise market. Launched by Jill Konrath in 2012, SNAP stands for: S imple. But where to start?

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PowerViews with Craig Rosenberg: Growth Hacks & Consumerized B2B Software

Pointclear

My guest today is Craig Rosenberg, Vice President, Sales and Marketing and Co-Founder at Focus. He is also author of a popular sales and marketing blog, Funnelholic , where he shares B2B content with an edge. Craig specializes in lead generation, lead qualification, and B2B marketing and sales.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Winning Sales Methodology

Highspot

But to succeed, you’ll need your team to execute your go-to-market strategy in a single, unified motion. As Dan Swift, CEO at Empire Selling said, “A sales methodology ensures your go-to-market teams are all singing from the same hymn sheet.” It’s characterized by an intense focus on lead qualification.

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Sales training: know the past – win the future

Sales Training Connection

Competition is keener – buying processes are more complex – market changes are more rapid. As was the case in the past and is the case in the present, the future profile for sales training in the B2B market will largely be shaped by what is happening in the customer base – large corporations. ©2012 Sales Horizons, LLC.