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21 Signs Your Buyer Is a Poor Fit [Sales Process Checklist], According to HubSpot's Former Sales Director

Hubspot Sales

Buyer beware.” We’ve all heard that expression before, and unfortunately, it’s because buyer-seller relationships haven’t traditionally been great. Some of the characteristics and behaviors that define a good-fit buyer are obvious, while others are a bit more nuanced. Their vertical market (i.e.

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Marketing Cuts Have Consequences

Sales and Marketing Management

We have to cut the budget substantially in this upcoming last quarter; I need $400,000 from marketing. Some projects are in process, and we’ll see what we can save if we cancel them. We can cancel the 100,000-unit direct mail project we have scheduled for mid-September,” I said. Sales were going well, so far. “We

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Avoiding Cancellations: How to Handle Your Buyer’s Remorse – Part 1

Jeff Shore

Unfortunately, a buyer regretting their purchase decision catches too many salespeople off guard, and therefore they do not handle the situation properly. What personal or market influences are driving your customer to cancel? What personal or market influences are driving your customer to cancel?

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The Pandemic, What Buyers Discovered

Partners in Excellence

We’ve seen customers cancel “high priority/committed projects,” and shift funding to “ad hoc” projects that were more important. ” We have always thought of things in terms of a seller interaction directly with a buyer. This creates both opportunity and threats.

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7 Must-Have Automated Documents for Sales Success

Companies are increasingly implementing technology to bring efficiency to their workforce. Data accessibility aside, teams continuously struggle with manual processes for document generation. Learn why automating your documents is key to sales success.

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How You Should Handle Sales Cancellations – Part 1

Jeff Shore

My biggest pet peeve…is making a sale only to have it cancel. I will say there are legit reasons for a cancellation. A job transfer could cause a customer to cancel the solar package you sold them three weeks ago. The other type of cancellation falls under the category of “Buyer’s Remorse.”

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How to Boost Sales with Buyer Intent Data

Crunchbase

While pay-per-click ads and cold outreach are popular methods for generating leads — the future of lead generation lies in buyer intent data. Studies show 89% of people rely on research before making a purchase, which qualifies them as a potential buyer. What is buyer intent data? Establish a targeted lead generation strategy.