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    Qualify leads: 8 reasons to walk away

    Every sales person knows how difficult it can be to walk away from a deal. That’s why 25% of all deals end up in “no decision”. So, how do you know when to walk away?

    by George Brontén

    Selling Value During the Sales Cycle

    According to a Forrester study, only 15% of sales people are capable of articulating their offering in terms of solving a business problem. It is clear that the skill to understand and communicate value is in need of huge improvement.

    by George Brontén

    B2B Sales: Is your funnel fighting fit or fundamentally flabby?

    The “funnel” is one of the most powerful metaphors in B2B sales and marketing. It describes the passage of prospects through a buying decision process that hopefully will (but often does not) result in your successfully selling something to them.

    by Bob Apollo

    5 ways to shorten your b2b sales cycle

    Shortening the sales cycle has become a priority for companies working with b2b sales in recent years. And rightly so, the more time that passes by, the more difficult it can become to close opportunities.

    by Frédéric Lucas

    Sales process and sales methodology – what’s the difference?

    Sales process and methodology sometimes get mixed up, which can become very confusing and costly. In order to maximize the effectiveness of a sales team, there can’t be any confusion between the two.

    by George Brontén • Editor's Pick

    Is your sales process dead or alive?

    Adjusting to buyer behavior is important. However, when taken too far sales people become reactive rather than proactive, responding to customer demands rather than leading the way. How can you break the trend? Implementing a sales process based on what your top performers do differently will go a long way.

    by George Brontén
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