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A Different Approach to 2014

SBI Growth

They create their own opportunities by using unclogged channels such as LinkedIn. The best sales organizations treat the playbook as the most important tool to success. The result is selling time is maximized and at bats are not wasted. Net result is opportunities that have 5 times more likelihood of closing. Author: Andrew Urteaga.

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9 Steps to Boost Sales in 2014 Part 2 Planning

Score More Sales

CRM: Your CRM system will have to do’s for you (assuming you are setting next actions in your CRM system) – if not, START THIS in 2014. This post was written as part of the IBM for Midsize Business program, which provides midsize businesses with the tools, expertise and solutions they need to become engines of a smarter planet.

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The Secret to Channel Success: Quit Excel

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2014-04-18. Teaser: Using last decade's sales management tools to accomplish today's complex tasks isn't quite as bad as suiting up a football team with leather helmets, but it may as well be. Author: Dan Hawtof. read more'

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2014 The Year of Execution and Strategy – Why Most Sales Organizations will be Chewed Up and Spit Out

A Sales Guy

For 2014, I’m predicting it will be the year of execution and strategy and most companies won’t be ready. There is a massive influx of tools available to sales organizations. Social selling and social media are disrupting traditional engagement channels. 2014 is the year of execution and strategy. Be prepared!

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Five Sales Metrics You're Not Tracking

SBI Growth

Planning for 2014 requires a fresh look at the metrics that will determine success. They are all leading indicators that can help you forecast success in 2014. By registering for SBI’s Sales & Marketing Research Review , you''ll get the “ Top 15 Metrics to Track in 2014.” Offer to help connect a buyer with a channel partner.

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Video: Combating Chaos in Channel Sales with CPQ

Cincom Smart Selling

As a channel manager, you know that your indirect sales channel can be an excellent source of revenue. Unfortunately, it can also introduce new elements of chaos into your organization that extend beyond the channel management team. Channel Challenges. Growth is another major channel challenge.

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7 Biggest Benefits of Starting a Channel Partner Program

Allbound

Making the decision to invest resources in starting a channel partner program can be daunting, sending even the most risk-averse entrepreneurs into a cold sweat. It can also expand your distribution channels, improve your industry knowledge, support your marketing efforts, and increase your lead generation.”.