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Are Companies More Productive Letting Employees Work from Home?

Zoominfo

The shift is dramatic,” he wrote, going on to compare the numbers: In 2019, Slack gained about 5,000 net new paid customers in Q3, then another 5,000 in Q4. In 2020, however, Slack gained around 7,000 in just half of Q1 (and another 2,000 a week after that).

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Best KPIs for Sales Development Reps to Focus on in the Second Half of 2019

LevelEleven

We are officially in the second half of 2019. Here at LevelEleven , we believe that focusing on the best KPIs for sales can make a huge impact on reaching your organizational goals. To accompany the last six months of 2019, here are six best KPIs for Sales Development Reps to focus on to finish out 2019 strong.

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The Shifting Sands of Selling Tech

Sales and Marketing Management

Our company, like others, canceled plans to participate in near-term trade shows only to learn that all 2020 events were soon to be canceled as well. In 2019, conferences and tradeshows represented a significant percentage of our lead generation outcomes. Virtual Events.

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How the loss of trade shows changed the customer acquisition funnel

Zoominfo

“In March 2020, live events were canceled overnight. Here’s what the data says: According to a recent ZoomInfo survey of approximately 600 sales and marketing professionals, 54% of respondents said their organization hosted virtual events, while 40% stopped hosting events completely after the pandemic began in 2020.

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Everything You Need to Know About Sales Commission in 2019 (For Reps & Leaders)

Hubspot Sales

Compensation is an important factor in attracting and retaining employees, especially in sales. Imagine if almost half of your sales team left the company because of a poorly designed compensation plan. Luckily, I've compiled some resources for you to determine the best sales commission structure for your sales team or yourself.

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What Do I Do When a Prospect Goes Silent?

The Sales Hunter

Then, two days before the next scheduled call, they send you an email letting you know that they’re cancelling. Copyright 2019, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” Sales Motivation Blog. Mark Hunter is the author of High-Profit Prospecting: Powerful Strategies to Find the Best Leads and Drive Breakthrough Sales Result.

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A new normal for meetings and events

Sales and Marketing Management

SMM: In a year-end letter that you posted on your website at the end of last year, you referred to 2019 as a “turbulent year for the world in general,” and expressed optimism that 2020 would be “a year of positive changes.” IMEX Frankfurt, which was scheduled for early May, was cancelled. IMEX America is scheduled for Sept.

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