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We all wish there were another 6 hours (at least!) in the day so that we could make contact with the prospects we need and want to, and could complete our seemingly endless to-do lists. As a sales professional, you know how true the old proverb is that says “time is money”. Every minute you… Read More
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Hang up the phone. We have an announcement: that person you’re about to cold call probably hates cold calling just as much as you do. As the twenty-first century has chugged along, successful cold calls have gone the way of the door-to-door Kirby sales pitches--that is, in the trash. According to a study by… Read More
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If you want to meet your company’s sales goals consistently, you have to have an outstanding sales force behind you. But how do you know if you’ve got the right people who will get the job done? And how do you get more of them? Hiring business to business sales reps has become… Read More
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The year is new, the books are fresh, and the revenue is yours for the taking! All that’s left to do is set your business’ sights on success. And no matter your industry now is the perfect time to get yourself on track with SMART sales goals. Although enthusiasm for intelligent sales goals is… Read More
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Source: Lynda When it comes to planning out the future of your business, the most reliable source for prediction is a look at your sales past. Quantitative sales forecasting is one of the most objective ways that you can predict where your business will be in the near future. Although no method is a magical… Read More
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TECHmarc Labs While growth is the hallmark of a healthy business, it can come with its own set of challenges. Many companies want to find a scalable model of sales that will grow with them. Channel sales could be just the answer when you need a low-risk and efficient sales model that can be adjusted… Read More
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You earned your management role because of your strong performance in the field, but that’s not the only reason. Some amazing reps never become managers, so what different qualities did you have? Perhaps it was your leadership skills or maybe your patience. One universal trait of team managers is that they understand how to… Read More
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There is a lot of information out there across google searches and e-books about using very effective psychological tactics to increase your sales numbers. Things like Loss Aversion and a “Decoy”. These strategies look at using buyer psychology to create a need and desire for your product that can’t be resisted. But what about… Read More
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The age of technology and information has created a unique problem for many sales managers: their sales teams are bogged down with too much information. Many salespeople find themselves slowed down trying to process all the information and find opportunity areas while sales territory mapping. Enter opportunity visualization. While graphical data visuals have been around… Read More
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You can’t improve what you can’t measure. When you’re looking to maximize sales in any business, certain KPI (Key Performance Indicators) will be your guiding light. We have compiled the most essential and insightful metrics to help you fully understand exactly what is happening in your business so you can close more… Read More