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3 Big Challenges for the CSO in 2013

SBI Growth

Here are the biggest threats to the CSO in 2013. Armed with Marketing Automation Software, CMOs are tracing new customers back to their campaigns. Last month, I sat in on four software demonstrations for a client. The consensus on Wall Street is a strong 2013. 2013 is going to be tough year.

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20 GREAT COMPANIES TO SELL FOR IN 2013

HeavyHitter Sales

I’ve had the privilege to work with and study hundreds of companies and their sales organizations. Based upon my experience, here’s my list of the best companies to sell for in 2013. Cornerstone OnDemand’s Software-as-a-Service provides a simple, user-friendly interface with advanced reporting and analytics features.”.

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Four Tips to Tune Your Sales Process in 2013

Velocify

The Ultimate Contact Strategy provides a ready-to-use road map to rev up your sales process in 2013. And if history repeats, Sales leaders are undoubtedly spending a significant amount of time strategizing on how they’ll hit a bigger number in 2013. The Leads360 study found that calling in under a minute boost conversion rates by 391%.

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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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How to Avoid Wasting Money on a Compensation Assessment

SBI Growth

HR leaders, get ready for the 2013 Sales Kickoff by fixing the flaws in your compensation plan today. And get your hands on a Competency Grader for compensation assesement providers as part of SBI's "Make The Number 2013.". Rinse and Repeat: The Annual Comp Study. The standard comp study may be dangerously inadequate.

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Your Sales Cycle Dilemma in 2013

The ROI Guy

This despite many of the participants now selling solutions that are easier to purchase and deliver, particularly Software as a Service and Cloud Computing solutions. Sources: · IDC Sales and Marketing Advisory’s 2012 Buyer Experience Study. You Decide.

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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.