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If Done Right, Your Referral System Won’t Actually Cost a Thing

No More Cold Calling

A winning referral system is about multiplying trust. Salesforce research brief, Trends in Customer Trust, says fostering trust is the new business imperative. It’s the key to a successful referral system. Put a referral system in place, with training, metrics, and accountability for results. Forget about incentives.

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Does Your Sales Incentive Plan Drive Customers Away?

SBI Growth

The purpose of every incentive compensation plan is to influence the actions of sales reps. But an internally-focused plan can encourage behavior that works against the customer. HR leaders should act now to align the compensation plan with the customer's interests. Sales incentives can be like square pegs.

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Leveraging Customer Feedback Loops for Enhanced Understanding of Customer Needs

Act!

What happens when businesses stop listening to their customers ? The data confirms it: 80 percent of customers prefer working with companies that offer a personalized user experience that aligns with their customer preferences. What is a customer feedback loop and why is it important? Better competitors replace them.

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Renew Your Vows with The CRM System

SBI Growth

One of the biggest purchases a Sales Department makes is the CRM system. Companies that have successfully implemented a system tout benefits like: Increased rep productivity. Integration of multiple systems to automate routine tasks. In many of these deployments the CRM system exists in a silo. They give up.

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3 Keys To Customer Service

Pipeliner

Customers are at the heart of every small business. So, for your small business to succeed, you must emphasize customer service. When you get it right, you’ll be rewarded by a growing company and feel pride in building relationships with your customers. You should also gather feedback so you can understand your customers better.

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5 Ways to Build Up Customer Loyalty

Zoominfo

Why does a customer remain loyal to a particular brand? Businesses have posed the question of how to build and strengthen customer loyalty throughout history. The good news is, there are plenty of ways for your company to earn trust and loyalty from your customers, even in today’s busy marketplace.

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6 Marketing Strategies for B2B Customer Retention

Sales and Marketing Management

Businesses aren't like retail customers. You deal at a level and the businesses are your core customers. Without taking care of your core customers, your business plans will soon falter, and your brand will suffer. Businesses are constantly looking for premium service, and one simple mistake can cost you a valuable customer.

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