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How Can You Shine as Gartner Lowers IT Spending Forecasts for 2013?

The ROI Guy

To kick off 2013, Gartner predicted that the reigns on worldwide IT spending would loosen, forecasting an increase of 4.2% 2013 Challenges for IT Solution Providers Revenue growth is extremely important for IT solution providers, as this growth is required to sustain high valuation multiples and shareholder equity.

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Reflections on 2013: Social Proof, Quota Killers, Failing CRM, and Recommendations

SBI

In all, there were 16 categories that honored thought-leaders; books, blogs and articles; software tools; and useful resources. For me personally, I was honored to get a Silver award for best Sales Blog Post of 2013. Why Your Focus on Quota is Killing Revenue Growth (Silver medal winner for best Sales Blog Post of 2013).

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Gartner says 2013 will be a Better Year for IT Spending Growth?

The ROI Guy

Most of the true spending increases are focused on select strategic initiatives, especially in Enterprise Software, the Cloud, Mobile Computing and Big Data. Although I too am more optimistic about 2013 compared to last, there are clear and immediate challenges that deserve action regardless.

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Tricks and Tips for Building and Running a High Performance #InsideSales Team

SBI

By the end of 2013 there will be 2.3 With the information, tips, strategies, and checklists, you’ll be able to: Build an Intelligent Prospecting 2.0 Achieve total forecast accuracy. In 2009, there were 800,000 inside sales departments. Create a trust-based coaching culture. Motivate fast and create cohesive group dynamics.

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Salespeople No longer waiting for “corporate”

SBI

Gartner forecasts worldwide downloads in mobile application stores to surpass 21.6 billion by 2013. And download revenue will grow to just over 29 billion in 2013. The idea of experimenting with software to assist with personal and business life is taking hold. Most people use the software their companies give them.

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The Sales Leader Pledge: Will You Take the Oath?

SBI

I will make a definitive decision to outline the key change-factors that are critical and essential to my/our success in 2013. I need to perform ‘big data’ analysis if I want to understand underlying trends, identify risks in the forecasts, and hold my team/s accountable. I will take charge of creating an action plan for solving them.

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Guest Post: Successful Lead Generation – One Size Does Not Fit All

Jonathan Farrington

Let’s take a closer look at the quality of leads produced by these lead generation tactics and how this impacts your ability to further develop these prospects into customers. A developed quality lead sets the stage for relationship selling, lead nurturing and prospect development. Why wait for qualified leads to come to you?