Smooth Sale

JULY 11, 2023

He blogs about sales outreach, business software, and SEO at adamjohnpurvis.com. Today, I wanted to share my experience of shifting from a “cushy” government job that I could have stayed in for 30+ years to the field of SaaS sales and how I managed to do it successfully. I also oversaw a business portfolio of ~$1.3m

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PandaDoc

AUGUST 29, 2022

Of course, this doesn’t work if you’re sending docs just by email — you should use any software that allows document tracking. Some special software, however, offers the possibility of temporarily hiding all the private data sections. As a result, email is still the most popular contract routing tool. Scope approval.

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Chorus.ai

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Have you read the State of Conversation Intelligence 2020 report yet? Soon you have state-of-the-art IT regulations and governance controls in place. Software Admins and Sales Ops need to ensure that users are getting top value from their sales tools while remaining compliant with these internal requirements.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Our customers use ZoomInfo’s tools to search for specific companies, employees within certain companies, revenue information, recent web mentions, financial details, and more. As 2020 comes to a close, let’s check out this new list of our ten most viewed company profiles in 2019. Revenue: $51.9

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Updated April 2020. 333514 Special Die & Tool, Die Set, Jig, & Fixture Manufacturing. 333515 Cutting Tool & Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing. 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing. 333991 Power-Driven H&tool Manufacturing. 9211 Executive, Legislative, & Other General Government Support.

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Close.io

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Here's how a tiny company started closing huge deals with federal government agencies—and how you too can get started in B2G (business-to-government) sales. B2G stands to business-to-government. It simply means that a business is selling its products or services to the government. Why sell to the government?

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PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This is where the right quoting software steps in to strengthen your CRM, fusing customer relationship management and advanced quoting processes under one roof. What is CRM with quoting software? This comprehensive software solution simplifies the creation of customized and accurate quotes or proposals for potential customers.

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PandaDoc

JULY 11, 2022

Should you optimize further with powerful proposal tools or new CRMs? If you have exciting document generation software and a robust template library or other tools that might be seen as a tool to help new sales reps improve performance, don’t hesitate to talk about them. Is it time for a change?

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A separate but equally important issue related to survey data, is the governance and security of it. Typically, each department within an organization has the freedom to choose and buy their preferred survey tool to give them the freedom to create the best survey for their needs. Survey data will be better governed than it is today.

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Close.io

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Another year is in the books—so it’s time to ready your sales game-plan for 2020. This year we saw even more physical and software subscription services emerge, increasing competition in already aggressive markets. Make 2020 your most kickass sales year yet. ??. Guide to outbound sales: Best strategies, tools, and tips.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

The following are 2-digit, 4-digit, and 6-digit NAICS codes, compiled using a memo from the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): Essential Business NAICS Code Directory Updated April 2020 Agriculture Mining Utilities Construction Manufacturing Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Transportation Information (..)

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Salesmate

OCTOBER 28, 2020

For instance, the 2020 COVID-19 crisis , that has crippled the global economy. Your industry’s growth rate, advanced technological improvement, changing Government policies, etc. So it is better to use the best CRM software and update it regularly to ensure your data is reliable. So stay abreast of the industry’s know-how.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 2, 2020

Here they are… The 97 Best Sales Books in 2020. The authors explain how almost any average-performing rep, once equipped with the right tools, can successfully reframe customers’ expectations and deliver a distinctive purchase experience that drives higher levels of customer loyalty and, ultimately, greater growth.

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Salesmate

MARCH 17, 2020

In this article, I am going to tell you how you can equip yourself better for handling potential customers by creating a winning sales process for your startup in 2020. You may adopt a single methodology to govern your entire sales process or apply different methodologies in each step of the sales process. What is a Sales Process?

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Management processes and automation tools like contract management systems and eSignature technology are at the core of these improvements that lead toward efficiency and cost reduction. In the late 2010s, legal ops incorporated automation tools to support their primary function of reducing costs and driving efficiency into law departments.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

However, enterprises with complex documents and large files benefit from the multiple features and integrations found in electronic signature software tools. Adopting a tool that navigates data-heavy files while also allowing your clients to sign documents online improves your close rate.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2022

It's used for a variety of reasons, such as launching a company, buying real estate, hiring a team, purchasing necessary tools, launching a product, or growing the business. SBA loan - A government-backed loan with low-interest rates and variable funding amounts. In 2020, 30% of SBA microloans were issued to startups.

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Salesmate

AUGUST 4, 2020

Now that the 2020 global epidemic has pressured employers around the world to opt for the remote working option, the popularity of remote work is soaring. The Benefits of Working Remotely 2020 is originally published on Statista by Arne Holst. This statistic shows the most significant benefits of working remotely in 2020.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 9, 2021

Investment in cybersecurity companies has increased more than thirteenfold since 2011, and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was a record year for cybersecurity with over $7.8 Just over halfway into 2021, 2020’s record has already been blown out of the water, with another $11 billion invested thus far. Transmit Security. ActiveFence.

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PandaDoc

MAY 8, 2020

That’s one reason that proposal software solutions like Proposify are so popular. Proposal management software streamlines your entire workflow by equipping you with an all-in-one management solution for your proposals. There are a ton of software solutions that can help you build a winning proposal. QuoteWerks. ClientPoint.

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PandaDoc

MARCH 13, 2023

In the Demand Gen Report 2020 , 68% of B2B respondents stated that their purchasing cycle is longer when compared to the previous year — which clearly contributes to all sales, on average, taking longer to close. It is a typical timeframe for complex and high-value software and services that require customization, consultation or research.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

The fact that inside sales relies on remote selling also means that your teams are more flexible and adaptable when it comes to unpredictable events, such as the 2020 pandemic. Going further than this, the heavier reliance on various tech tools will also make it easier to expand your team.

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SBI

JUNE 2, 2020

Software (like CRM), training (skills and product knowledge), coaching, and good sales processes are all key. In Dan Heath’s latest book “Upstream: The Quest to solve Problems Before They Happen,” he describes the tendency (by humans, companies, and governments) to want to solve problems as they happen as downstream thinking.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 11, 2023

Competitors An ability to compare your product or service with that of your competitors is one of a salesperson’s handy tools. According to the TBG Sales Development Report 2021 , the average annual turnover rate of SDRs within the USA dropped from 37% in 2018 to 20% in 2020, with the trend now rising again post-COVID.

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BuzzBoard

APRIL 5, 2023

” In 2020, NSBW was also impacted by the pandemic and shifted to a virtual format. Constant Contact: In 2020, Constant Contact, an email marketing company, partnered with the U.S. The workshops covered topics such as cloud computing, data security, and productivity tools.

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BuzzBoard

APRIL 5, 2023

” In 2020, NSBW was also impacted by the pandemic and shifted to a virtual format. Constant Contact: In 2020, Constant Contact, an email marketing company, partnered with the U.S. The workshops covered topics such as cloud computing, data security, and productivity tools.

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Small Business Small Business Company Constant Contact 52

Chorus.ai

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Typical sales goal examples include increasing revenue 25% year over year or boosting customer retention 10% in 2020. As we’ll see shortly, success in chasing after ambitious sales goals often comes down to how good your tools are. Again, the value of a good CRM and the right tools cannot be underestimated.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Prior to joining Primary in early 2020, Cassie spent 15 years as a tech operator. Most recently, she held a variety of executive roles at Sailthru from 2013-2020, ultimately becoming the company’s Chief Revenue Officer. A people person with extensive C-Level experience in enterprise software, business development and operations.

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Close.io

JANUARY 7, 2020

For instance, if you’re selling software to government agencies , then the headcount of the organization might correlate with the potential revenue you can make. Business analytics tool, Klipfolio, has compiled all the KPIs for sales teams. Under this method, you can combine historical info with characteristics of the market.

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Zoominfo

MAY 13, 2020

It appears certain B2B technologies will become more entrenched after the pandemic, including software for web conferencing, electronic signatures, and human resources management. By March 2020, web conferencing, eSignature, and HR management software had all seen double-digit increases in installations from just two months earlier.

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Zoominfo

MAY 13, 2020

It appears certain B2B technologies will become more entrenched after the pandemic, including software for web conferencing, electronic signatures, and human resources management. By March 2020, web conferencing, eSignature, and HR management software had all seen double-digit increases in installations from just two months earlier.

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Outsourcing Services Nonprofit Journal Software 130

PandaDoc

APRIL 26, 2023

For instance, when a company develops hospital management software for the US market, they must ensure it is HIPAA-compliant. To speed up the process, you can use third-party resources that streamline information gathering: survey tools, social listening apps, document templates, etc.

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