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Sales are Down… What is the Boss Going to Say? Nothing!

STAR Results

Sales are Down. … What is the Boss Going to Say? I always hated having to explain why sales are down. There is never a good answer. Sales executives and managers have no shortage of challenges. I can remember numerous times. I faced challenges when sales were off. One year in February we were already behind budget in sales. I knew I had to do something.

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Sellers, be the heroic expert — for your buyer

Membrain

When buyer/seller harmony is achieved, more than a sale is made. Value is exchanged. Yet, for a number of reasons, sellers are about as in harmony with their buyers as I am in singing along with the radio.

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Sales KPIs – Why They’re So Important

The 5% Institute

Putting together sales KPIs are one of the most important activities you can do as a Sales Professional or Business Owner. But what exactly are sales KPIs – how do you do it correctly, and what are its benefits? In this article, we’ll look at what sales KPIs are, the benefits of putting together sales KPIs, and some examples you should consider for your business or sales role.

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3 Themes Surface in the 2021 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies

Smarter With Gartner

Earlier this year, Christie’s announced two major firsts for an auction house: It would accept cryptocurrency, and it would offer for sale a purely digital work backed by a unique nonfungible token (NFT). The work, by digital artist Beeple, sold for more than $69 million. It forms part of an entirely new means of monetization — and potentially a whole new digital ecosystem.

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How to Improve Email Deliverability and Optimize Each Send

Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.

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Build an email marketing strategy to support your business

Sales Nexus

What are the advantages of strategically using email in marketing your business? In this podcast, SalesNexus CEO Craig Klein continues the conversation with MarTech Podcast host Benjamin Shapiro about the advantages of email marketing. Here they delve into the different ways businesses can integrate email in their marketing strategy. In particular, they look into how you can use email as your sandbox for marketing strategies.

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The Top 100 Private Cloud and SaaS Companies Now Have an Average Valuation of $5.2 Billion

SaaStr

Recently Bessemer Venture Partners did another great deep give on Cloud metrics at the Cloud 100. They’ll update their classic “State of the Cloud” on Sep 27-29 at SaaStr Annual 2021 in the SF Bay Area so come join us there for the latest! A few metrics really stood out to me this year: Their “Cloud 100” top private Cloud and SaaS companies are now worth on average a stunning $5.2B.

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Top 10 SaaStr Videos of the Week: Square, Brex, Keith Rabois, Intercom, Talkdesk and More!!

SaaStr

Let’s dig right in: #1. “How to Serve Multiple Customer Segments at the Same Time with Square’s Global Head of Sales” Square is a $120B market cap giant now serving businesses tiny, small, medium and even a few large. Square’s Global Head of Sales shares lessons on how to make them all successful at the same time: #2. “The Reason Behind the Brex Billboards in SF with CEO at Brex” A short take on how Brex thinks about awareness and brand marketing. #

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Generating Leads Through Social Media: 5 Interesting Tactics

Lead Fuze

Generating Leads Through Social Media Is Made Easy With These Five Little-Known Interesting Tactics. Generating leads through social media can seem impossible. The truth is, social media can be a great source for lead generation, as well as for nurturing leads and turning them into customers. In this blog post, I want to share with you 5 ways that you can be generating leads through social media.

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Sales Forecasting Methods: 6 Savvy Steps to Nail the Accuracy

Lead Fuze

Follow Consistent Sales Forecasting Methods to Avoid Making Bad Decisions. Be honest. You have no idea what your company is going to be making this time next year. Or, you have an idea of next year, but what about 2025? Sales forecasting solves this! It’s time to nail it accurately this 2021. . You may be growing, but it’s not something you have much control over.

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Hiring a Salesperson: 7 Reasons Your First Won’t Work Out

Lead Fuze

Hiring a Salesperson: Lessons For Your First Hires. When your business grows to the point of hiring a salesperson, it’s exciting and stressful at the same time. We recently hired three new reps and ended up firing one on the first day! On one hand, a sales development rep (SDR) can increase accounts and shorten the buying cycle—all while you are freed up to focus on growth.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an