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How BMW Would Have Benefited from Social Selling

SBI Growth

Sales cycles that begin with an online referral are closing more rapidly. You can avoid commoditization and grow your margins. Corporate Communications sees inherent risk in mobilizing a social sales force. Sales reps are trained to spread messages quickly. Will they promote the brand according to corporate guidelines?

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The July Edition of Top Sales Magazine is Published

Jonathan Farrington

As usual we also announce this month’s Top Sales Article and Top Sales Blog Post, and you will find all the details on nominating your favorites for the 2013 Top Sales & Marketing Awards . Having a sales department policy is the foundation of success for any organization, no matter how big or small. No silver bullets?

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