It’s not easy to be in the sales industry. Buyers may not have a sense of what products and services are available to solve their problems, or even that your company exists. The solution they need may be right under their nose the entire time, and that’s where effective sales people come in. Smart sales […]
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It’s no secret that good, effective leaders drive forward a successful business. But what makes a good leader? Technical leaders in particular, including as people working in marketing, finance, and sales, have a specific set of needs. Leadership Needs for the Technical Workplace Effective leaders should be the driving force behind achieving business goals and
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If you’re in sales, then you know that the achievement of transactions is the bread and butter of keeping a business going. But your relationships with your clients should not be “transactional” in the same way. Strategizing effectively takes a little more care and insight, and it all boils down to being proactive. Know Your
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Take a minute to think about how you incentivize your sales force. Do you rely solely on the commission they can earn with a yearly or quarterly bonus thrown in for good measure? If so, you may be missing out on one of the most powerful ways to motivate your sales team. The fact of
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If you have been paying attention to legal news, you know that by this point in time, the United States government is building its case that Apple – headed at that point in time by the late Steve Jobs – engaged in a nefarious price fixing scheme for eBooks in the iBooks store. The courts
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Here are some troubling numbers for you: – Fewer than 55% of all sales reps regularly make their quota – 65% of all sales professionals give up on a sale after hearing their second “no” from a decision maker – 7 out of 8 companies will never achieve profitable growth, despite having adequately detailed strategic
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Prospecting is arguably the most underrated part of the sales process. What many salespeople fail to realize is that putting in the proper time and effort into prospecting can make all the difference between a wasted week and a killer sales period. It is crucial that our partners develop the right systemic approach to prospecting.
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There’s no mistaking the simple fact that leadership styles differ enormously from person to person. There are, however, a number of shared traits that successful, effective leaders possess. Research has proven that these traits of sense and success are deeply linked to the thriving of effective leaders. Good leaders are immediately open to new understanding.
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Anyone who works in sales knows that there are a lot of potential pitfalls – and they happen all the time. Avoid huge potential hitches by following these tips. Don’t trust a verbal agreement. While, according to this Forbes article, it’s not always legally required to have a written contract, it definitely serves as insurance.
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There is no reason to have the members of your company’s team participate in an online training program if they are not going to implement what they’ve learned. This kind of training means that those who take part will be held accountable for their learning, and in most workplaces, the effectiveness of this accountability must
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