Nutshell

JANUARY 17, 2023

CRM software, short for customer relationship management software, is used to manage, analyze and understand customer interactions by storing and organizing business data. Businesses use CRM software to grow and scale revenue through a better understanding their clients and customer lifecycles. What can a CRM do?

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PandaDoc

APRIL 24, 2023

You’re probably here because you want to build a successful sales enablement strategy for your business. Read on to discover how to create effective sales strategies through the power of enablement and turn your team into an all-star performance machine. What is a sales enablement strategy? You’ve come to the right place!

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 26, 2021

Every year in the sales industry brings new trends and processes for business leaders to consider. Over the last few decades, we’ve seen the rise of everything from e-commerce, to virtual reality sales. Channels in the sales playbook are evolving. So, how do you speed things up for your team?

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Sales Hacker Training

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It takes a lot to succeed in sales. And then, there are inside sales tools… The human element of sales will never go away — that’s a fact. But here’s another fact: sales is HARD! There are thousands of options when it comes to software for sales that promise to make your life easier as a sales professional.

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Nutshell

MARCH 23, 2018

You know that many companies (including your competitors) are implementing CRM software because it saves time and drives sales. And what can it do for you? CRM—or customer relationship management —is business software that helps individuals and teams maximize their customer communications and sales efforts.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

Even if you hire the best sales reps , this doesn’t guarantee success. You need to train them and equip them with the right strategies and tools to succeed, such as the right CRM system , and a sales playbook. In this article, we’ll be concentrating on the latter: the sales playbook and its role in the sales cycle.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Hiding your prices or being uncomfortable when you need to discuss them with clients will affect your capacity to make a sale. In this article, we’ll talk about the ins and outs of successful pricing discussions and explain how you can present pricing to clients without risking losing a deal. How do you discuss pricing with clients?

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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.

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 15, 2021

Sales teams have always needed to be agile. To stay ahead of the curve, sales organizations have to adjust to address buyers’ needs and expectations. Years ago, this meant opening new avenues for sales and experimenting with different kinds of demonstrations. Discover new prospects with Crunchbase Pro – try it free.

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Chili Piper

OCTOBER 29, 2020

At first glance, creating a sales process may seem like more of a burden than an asset. A well put together sales process not only helps rep be way more awesome and convert more leads, it makes their lives a lot easier. Here’s the ultimate guide to creating an effective sales process that keeps your entire team on the same page.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

With the rise of AI, new sales technology and automation at the forefront of the sales echo chamber these days, we thought we’d take a moment to bring it back to BASICS – that’s why we’ve rounded up this complete glossary of sales terms and definitions to help you remember where it all started.

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Crunchbase

MAY 5, 2022

Sales forecasting can make or break a business. It’s important that your sales forecasting methodology matches how you run your organization, the industry you operate within, and what you want to achieve. What is sales forecasting? Teams may use their forecasts as a guide for budgets, hiring and risk management.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Obtaining a ton of qualified inbound leads can be a blessing for your sales team – provided they are enabled and opportunistic enough to take advantage of them. My former Ambition colleague Dan Nice once compared B2B sales and marketing teams to Allied Forces storming Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 12, 2023

The right sales channels can help you do this. But what are sales channels, we hear you ask? Here’s the ultimate guide, including tips on how to choose channels to reach your prospects. Some companies will use just one sales channel, especially if they’re working with a small product range and limited budget.

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Crunchbase

MAY 20, 2022

Is your sales team performing at its best? Personnel, expertise and cohesion are vital aspects of creating a top sales team that successfully converts leads into paying customers. Yet you will never get the most out of your teams if you lack the tools necessary for them to streamline their jobs. What is sales enablement?

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Chorus.ai

MARCH 18, 2021

Data has become more valuable to sales teams since the COVID-19 outbreak caused such a change in economic conditions. That’s why making full use of sales data via a high-functioning sales analytics program is vital to ensure your business’s safe passage through an uncertain market. What Are Sales Analytics?

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Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

A couple of sectors were all set to adopt the remote work culture, but then there are a few niches such as sales where remote work came with its own set of challenges! Create a remote-first sales infrastructure to facilitate seamless virtual selling at scale. Are There Any Perks Of Retaining A Remote Sales Team?

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LeadFuze

JUNE 7, 2021

What is Sales Productivity. Sales productivity is the ratio of productive hours to unproductive hours. Sales productivity can also refer to increased profitability and effectiveness by using more efficient methods and improving teamwork. To increase sales productivity, you need creative solutions for your business.

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Nutshell

MAY 29, 2018

Building a sales process gives your future sales efforts a much greater chance of success, but your work isn’t done until it’s part of your organization’s DNA. Missed the last installment of our sales process series? Click here to read How to Build a Sales Process. PART 1: How to automate a sales process in your CRM.

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DialSource

JANUARY 16, 2020

Sales has forever been changed by technology and the digitalization of society. Sales teams are now faced with the sizable task of pursuing a complete digital transformation. A digital sales transformation requires more than just software. It should be a representation of your actual sales process.

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BrainShark

MAY 3, 2022

Building and maintaining an effective sales training program is a difficult and continuous process. That being said, there are tools and best practices you can use to speed up the process. Brainshark , a Bigtincan company, is a sales enablement solution that: Makes creating training content easy.

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Gong.io

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Prospecting 2. Starting Meetings 3. Looking for a rich list of sales techniques and tips you can use to close more deals? We’ve pulled together a list of 55 sales techniques, tips, and best practices. Prospecting Sales Tips & Techniques. Let’s start with PROSPECTING! Quick Links 1.

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Your Sales Management Guru

JANUARY 15, 2012

As a Sales Leadership consultant, I think the article below hit on many valid points; the Cloud and CRM usability are key elements in the acceptance of CRM, as is the price/cost issue, especially for the SMB market. However, what is interesting is 1) forecasting accuracy is still a challenge for the Rep/sales manager’s.

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The ROI Guy

MARCH 6, 2017

I had the opportunity to lead a Thought Leaders panel from the best business value solution providers, including our own, Mark Schlueter, who shared his great experience from decades of enterprise selling and team leadership at HPE, and business value tool development Microsoft, Intel, Dell and many other B2B firms.

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LeadFuze

MAY 18, 2021

Why is Sales Motivation Important to Your Business. Sales motivation can be the holy grail for a business. Learning how to motivate your sales team can feel like an impossible task. We’ve tried to round up all the best sales motivation strategies, insights , and ideas on how to motivate your sales team.

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PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The term “sales culture” is a bit of a fuzzy concept. Its quality can’t be measured the same way your team’s monthly revenue, email activity, average tenure, or quota achievement can, but that doesn’t mean it’s irrelevant. How to build a winning sales culture. Low turnover of reps.

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SBI

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Seismic , the market leader for sales enablement platforms, today announced the acquisition of Percolate, a leading marketing campaign orchestration and content management platform. Prospect Intelligence. Sales Enablement. Doug Winter, Seismic co-founder and CEO. San Diego, CA and New York, NY (November 5, 2019) –.

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Close.io

AUGUST 11, 2019

Your sales team isn't meeting its potential. A sales operations team can change that. If you want to make sure your sales team is firing on all cylinders and making as much money for your company as possible, you need sales ops. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that sales operations is a new field; it's not.

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OnePageCRM

MARCH 21, 2017

. “I remember the first time I got my own CRM system, nearly 10 years ago” recounts author and sales coach Adam Metz. I can say that I’ve had a personal conversation with almost every single one of them. And that’s thanks for the most part, to good data management.” Jump ahead to: What is a CRM and why use it?

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. Loopio’s response software automatically fills in your RFPs based on answers from past proposals. You can see how easy it is for yourself by getting a personal walk through today. Our second sponsor is Outreach, the number-one sales engagement platform. We’re on iTunes.

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OnePageCRM

MARCH 21, 2017

. “I remember the first time I got my own CRM for sales, nearly 10 years ago” recounts author and sales coach Adam Metz. I can say that I’ve had a personal conversation with almost every single one of them. And that’s thanks for the most part, to good data management.” Do you need a CRM for sales?

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 17, 2023

Of top-performing sales organizations , 57% have harnessed AI for forecasting, understanding customer needs, and competitive intelligence. Sales, with its data-intensive nature, generates vast amounts of unstructured data. AI sales software structures data, analyzes sentiment, and finds patterns that need a closer look.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

This guide can be used for startups, B2B businesses, and virtually any new venture you plan on launching. You can create a GTM plan for a new service, a new branch of your company, or even an entirely new business. They can also help you establish deadlines so your team stays on schedule. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy?

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