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2010 vs. 2020: 9 Sales Strategies That Changed Dramatically in the Last Decade

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , from 2008 to 2010 consumer spending decreased in the areas of food, housing, entertainment, personal insurance, pensions, apparel, and services. Pinpointing the right prospects. With the right tools in place, sales reps can target the ideal prospects for their business in less time.

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Email Open Rates By Industry: See How You Stack Up

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The lowest-hanging fruit is personalizing your subject line so it’s unique to the specific prospect. Event Services: 35%. What is the average email open rate for event services companies? From a sample of over 75,000 emails, the average open rate for the event services category is 35%. Beauty and Fitness: 40%.

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