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CRM 2016: Stop Thinking Technology; Start Thinking Strategy

Cincom Smart Selling

From its inception , CRM has focused primarily on sales, pipeline and forecasting orders. And with very few exceptions, it has remained essentially the same until the last few years, when a new evolution of CRM began incorporating new devices, analytics and mobility. What better to help with this process than CRM?

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The 2 Biggest CRM Mistakes and What to Do About Them

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2016-04-01. Teaser: Pretty much every sales team relies on a customer relationship management (CRM) system to manage the sales process, but according to ISMM’s Sales Director of the Year 2015 Ian Moyse, the system itself is often misused when it comes to effectivenessand team motivation. Author: Martin Zeman.

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12 Key Benefits CRM Systems Provide to a Business

Hubspot Sales

Although some technology has proven to be more useful than others, one piece of sales technology that’s here to stay is customer relationship management (CRM) software. A properly deployed CRM system is an immensely useful tool. All communication, both internal (rep to rep) and external (rep to prospect), can be managed through a CRM.

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2018 Top MarTech Trends: Top Pain Points and Spending Priorities for CMOs

DiscoverOrg Sales

In Q3 2016, 42% of respondents identified this difficulty, while in Q3 2017, 45% said it was a pain point. Three areas continued to see a high average of new spend in both 2016 and 2017: Digital advertising solutions. Marketing CRM solutions. Anticipated spend #3: CRM solutions. Customer experience solutions.

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7 Must-Have Automated Documents for Sales Success

Companies are increasingly implementing technology to bring efficiency to their workforce. Data accessibility aside, teams continuously struggle with manual processes for document generation. Learn why automating your documents is key to sales success.

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How to Easily Motivate and Incentivize Sales Pipeline Building

Understanding the Sales Force

Sales Leaders at nearly every company complain about CRM compliance. What are the top five selling activities that salespeople are most frequently not motivated to do? Motivate and incentivize your salespeople! Sales Leaders at nearly every company complain about lack of new business. Motivate and incentivize your salespeople!

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How Mobile Is Driving the Future of Field Sales

Sales and Marketing Management

Issue Date: 2016-01-01. Teaser: The emergence of truly mobile CRM solutions makes reporting while on the road easier. The emergence of truly mobile CRM solutions makes reporting while on the road easier. Author: Oscar Macia. read more

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In the Race to Win More Customers, Sales Needs Digital Transformation

Salesforce users were surveyed about the forces shaping today's workplace. Discover the results and why investments in digital transformation and automation are pushing sales teams ahead.