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Stephen Kelly – angel investor in Artesian – announced as Chair of Tech Nation

Artesian Solutions

During his time as COO at the UK Government, they delivered savings of £50bn through efficiencies; award-winning digital citizen services (Gov.uk) and increased business with SMEs from 6% to 25% per annum, driving SME job growth. In 2015, Stephen was appointed Business Ambassador to the British Prime Minister until 2018.

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Social Communication is not ever Permission to Sell

Babette Ten Haken

Not just a networking hello or “here’s my business card.” She is a member of SME, ASQ, SHRM and the National Speakers Association. I reach out to connect to folks on LinkedIn, in particular, because I’ve met them in person. We have looked each other in the eye and shared a meaningful conversation.

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Update and upgrade by taking a STEM or Left Brain Colleague to coffee!

Babette Ten Haken

Then, compare your own network with the network created by your STEM or left brain colleague. How can you update and upgrade your professional networks? However, when you refer each other to your own networks, the door opens for you both to explore. Chances are, you both know some really interesting colleagues.

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Engagement Experience fuels Customer Experience

Babette Ten Haken

Think about an over-dependence on cold calling, marketing automation and running around networking events throwing business cards at everything. She is a member of SME, ASQ, SHRM and the National Speakers Association. Do we negatively bias customer inclination to further engage with us, our organizations and our brands?

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When We leverage Our Customer Retention Superpower

Babette Ten Haken

Or, if we network with former customers, they tell us things just are not the same since we left, even though there is nothing “wrong” with our workforce replacement. Babette is a member of SME, ASQ, SHRM and the National Speakers Association. However, there is more to their response, if we inquire. Find out more right here.

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 4 Ways Downsized Sales Teams Can Deliver Outsized Returns

Crunchbase

For instance, it’s often easier to get meetings with prospects in the SME space, particularly startups. Abhishek Lahoti leads Sapphire Venture’s business development efforts in the European market, focusing on expanding its CXO network and helping portfolio companies accelerate their growth in the region.

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3 Phases of a Successful Hybrid Sales Kickoff

Allego

You must rethink every aspect of your meeting—from subject matter expert (SME) presentations to handouts to role playing—not to mention how to foster the networking and collaboration that goes on when you’re face to face. With some planning, it’s not only possible to do, but also make it fun for everyone.

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