InsideSales.com

MARCH 3, 2021

Our customer conference—NEXT 2021 is just around the corner and we think you should be there. NEXT is a free 2-day virtual event designed to give your sales team practical insights to succeed in 2021, and a vision for where the market is going. How have the events of 2020 changed the world of sales? Or after a pandemic?

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2021

I wrote that in 2013, back when virtual sales meetings weren’t the only option. In 2020 and at least the first half of 2021, business travel and indoor socializing have been challenging and at times, impossible. The Problem with Virtual Sales Meetings. B2B sales reps have asked me that question repeatedly over the past year.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

After a year like no other, here we are in 2021 still standing. According to a study by Edelman, 88% B2B of decision-makers believe that thought leadership is effective in enhancing their perceptions of an organization—yet only 17% of them rate the quality of most of the thought leadership they read as very good or excellent.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In 2021, credit cards and debit cards accounted for 21% and 13% of global e-commerce payment methods , respectively. Data from FIS Global Payments Report 2022 shows that by 2025, mobile wallets will be used for 53% of e-commerce transactions worldwide — rising from 49% in 2021. In 2021, BNPL accounted for 2.9% share — over $22.7

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InsightSquared

MAY 25, 2021

Industry-first Benchmark Study from InsightSquared and RevOps Squared Reveals Top Avenues for Boosting Forecast Accuracy include Improved Data Quality, Increased Sales Rep Accountability and Automation . Following are key takeaways from the research: Sales Rep involvement and data quality are key to improving accuracy.

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Chorus.ai

JANUARY 29, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. In these conditions, without the right knowledge, tools, and team assistance at their fingertips, your sales reps will find consistent sales success hard to come by.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

To answer this question, let’s start with some data: According to the latest HubSpot Research Study , we found that 40% of businesses will miss revenue targets this year. Sales leaders in charge of new revenue growth have felt this change in their core. Teams that traditionally sold in person had to pivot to an inside sales model.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 5, 2021

As we move into 2021, buyer intent data will help you gain ground on competitors and connect with prospects. The remote sales landscape is getting stuffy. Across the table (or buffering screen on Zoom), sellers are embracing digital sales and prospecting. Companies that were unable to make the switch have suffered.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

2021 will bring sales professionals a host of new challenges and trends to consider, and it could be tricky to adapt. Several salespeople are coming into this new year holding onto some dead weight — outdated strategies that are bound to undermine sales efforts instead of enhancing them. Relying Heavily on Discounts.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The last time sales teams were offered real change in their tech offerings was back in the early 2000s, when cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) systems came into vogue. That technology permanently shifted the way sales teams operated. Source: High Growth Study 2021, published by the Hinge Research Institute.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

APRIL 30, 2021

According to a recent UpWork survey (2021) 1 in 4 Americans will be working entirely remotely in 2021 and by 2025, 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely - an 87% increase from pre-pandemic levels, the study revealed. Our structures, our processes, our people practices, our tools. Where to start?

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Act!

APRIL 25, 2024

You’re taking a break for lunch in the middle of a busy workday and open your inbox, only to find two new sales emails from unknown senders. The first one starts with a run-of-the-mill promotional sales pitch. That’s what adding personalization to your sales outreach efforts can do. The answer is personalization.

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Showpad

JUNE 29, 2021

**This post is part of a series based on Showpad’s 2021 Modern Selling Study. To dig into all the data, visit the study homepage. Sales effectiveness is the domain where enablement collaborates with sales management to translate enablement efforts into tangible sales results.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 29, 2021

If 2020 was the year of the pandemic, 2021 was the year sellers adapted and turned the tide. Like in a post-apocalyptic movie, sales heroes valiantly fought a formidable foe, developing and broadening their skills to combat the challenges of uncertain markets, supply-chain chaos, rising inflation, and the great resignation.

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BrainShark

AUGUST 16, 2022

When used regularly, sales enablement and readiness platforms increase your sales team’s skill, performance, and revenue. They also make a huge impact on the effectiveness of sales kickoff events, which are basically intensive, multi-day sales training sessions (with a bit of celebration thrown in). Sales Scorecards.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 23, 2022

In many cases, people don't fully understand these tools, their capabilities, or how they work. Here, we'll dive into 11 tips for selling AI tools, NFTs, and VR real-estate. Do you have any case studies to share? NFT sales exceeded $17 billion in 2021. According to a study by Goldman-Sachs , an estimated 1.4

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Mindtickle

MARCH 11, 2022

A 2021 study by Gartner found that 88% of CSOs have already invested in, or are considering investing in AI tools and technologies for their sales teams. If your team isn’t already using AI tools, they risk being left behind. Personalizing rep training and coaching recommendations based on live sales interactions.

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Highspot

AUGUST 19, 2021

As we look towards the future of sales, the trends defining what, how, and where we will sell are taking shape. ” (The Future Of Sales, Forrester Research, Inc., May 3, 2021). Revenue leaders must now realign their approach to sales accordingly. Continue to Hone Virtual Sales Skills. May 3, 2021).

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 29, 2023

Insurance sales is a highly lucrative industry. In this guide, we’ll explore everything about starting a career in insurance sales, including the pros, cons, and tips to help you succeed. Table of Contents What is insurance sales? Limitless Earning Potential Many insurance sales agents get commission-based income.

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Bigtincan

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Too many retail brands are still using antiquated learning methods in their retail training, leading to sales associates not retaining information. In this article, we will compare several learning tools that are often used in retail operations and will offer alternatives to the traditional “long-form” method of training. .

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Zoominfo

MARCH 21, 2022

According to the report, more than 24 million Americans left their jobs between April and September 2021, an unprecedented high. The study showed a broad range of attrition within specific companies in various industries. The data reveals that the impact of the Great Resignation is being felt across all industries and economic sectors.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2023

Even so, my sales book collection is mounting, thanks to the privilege of hosting Vengreso’s Modern Selling Podcast. Because I interview some of the world’s top influencers and authors, I knew I had to come up with a resource list of the best sales books for 2023. In fact, I find books a little overwhelming at times.

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Vendor Neutral

APRIL 30, 2021

Sales Enablement Technology Checklist for Financial Services. Financial services firms are the ideal case study for sales enablement technology. Here’s what you need to know about implementing sales enablement into your firm and what tech can enhance that process.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you think a B2B sales funnel is an abstract idea, brace yourself. It’s time to build a sales funnel that captures and converts your best buyers. Hopefully, they’re on your website, digesting your blog posts, videos, and case studies.). That’s where your streamlined, four-stage sales funnel comes in. Interest Stage.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While no industry or department is immune to economic headwinds, there’s one that consistently hires during times of high layoffs: sales. In any downturn, businesses still need to sell products and services, and sales reps make that happen. Sales enablement is an ongoing process that should not be limited to just onboarding.

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LeadFuze

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

We’re going to take a close look at the world of sales process automation. You’ll learn what it is, how it can help your sales team, and what pitfalls to avoid. Tap on a topic below to jump to a specific section in the article: What is sales process automation? Do’s and don’ts of sales process automation. Compare tools.

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Pipeliner

MAY 28, 2021

Let’s find out why you need to step up your inbound marketing and a few strategies you can use to grow your business in 2021 and beyond. While outbound marketing is still a useful tool to help sales, inbound marketing achieves the same results, but more effectively and efficiently. Let’s get started!

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 11, 2023

Your sales team plays an essential role in driving revenue and reaching goals that stretch across the organization. So should you be worried about churn in your sales department? Sales teams have higher-than-average turnover rates than other business units. Why do sales teams experience high turnover? In short, yes.

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Mindtickle

JANUARY 19, 2023

In 2023, many sales organizations will focus on measuring and improving sales productivity. But first… What is sales productivity? Simply put, sales productivity is how efficient and effective your sales reps are at hitting a variety of revenue milestones and goals. Forrester’s 2021 B2B Buying Study ).

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you think a B2B sales funnel is an abstract idea, brace yourself. It’s time to build a sales funnel that captures and converts your best buyers. Hopefully, they’re on your website, digesting your blog posts, videos, and case studies.) That’s where your streamlined, four-stage sales funnel comes in.

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Allego

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Great sales content drives conversations—and results. To keep sellers ahead of the competition and hitting their targets in 2021, they need access to the most timely, relevant, and impactful materials. In many organizations, a sales enablement team drives the creation, distribution, and management of sales content.

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Allego

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We observed the evolving role of sales learning from formal, instructor-led training to becoming part of the essential enablement experiences that reps count on day-to-day to help themselves. Here the four top sales enablement trends for 2022: B2B buyer journeys require smarter, virtual selling.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It’s become pretty impossible to escape those themes, particularly if you’re a small business owner or on a sales team. In today’s climate, companies that aren’t adapting to online sales are missing out on a massive opportunity to better meet customer needs and generate more revenue while still cutting costs. Looming recession.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Data decay refers to data quality deterioration within sales and marketing databases. B2B businesses rely on accurate databases for sales and marketing campaign success — from phone numbers, email addresses, tech stacks, to branch locations. 75% of those companies saw a decline in sales and marketing performance.

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Highspot

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Unique partnership enables a faster, more flexible approach to sales training and enablement. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Highspot , the sales enablement platform that improves sales performance, today announced an expanded partnership with Corporate Visions , the leading provider of science-backed training and consulting services.

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Groove.co

OCTOBER 2, 2020

However, if you’re in sales leadership, you’re running out of time to talk about 2021 sales compensation plans. Fortunately, Gartner analyst Dave Egloff has spent a lot of time thinking about how 2021 compensation plans may need to change. 10K buyers reveal four sales skills that matter most. Read the case study.

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InsideSales.com

APRIL 15, 2021

One of the most positive outcomes from the past year was the swift adoption and embrace of technology for sales and marketing. As a result, many sales technologies saw rapid growth, and sales teams shifted their priorities and strategies. CRM and sales engagement (like Playbooks) will better guide SD reps’ time and activities.

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