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Don Kent and My 8 Reasons For Inaccurate Sales Forecasts

Understanding the Sales Force

Earlier this week, the forecast called for a big nor’easter to drop 8-13 inches of heavy, wet snow in our area. When I was growing up in the 1960’s, I watched meteorologist Don Kent give his weather forecasts on WBZ channel 4 in Boston. We got 3 inches. Excited, but wrong. Excited about an opportunity, but wrong.

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AI Sales Assistants: The Next Great Sales Software Tools

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By analyzing vast amounts of information in real time, these tools provide a competitive edge that manual processes simply can’t match. With just about every sales software tool now offering AI-assisted features, it’s hard to tell which ones are real, and which are window dressing. The downside? What is AI Sales Assistant Software?

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Implementing AI in Your Demand Forecasting — Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

Hubspot Sales

I was recently assigned the task of forecasting demand for a project. I set to work using my usual methods, but I’ve not explored AI in demand forecasting. My recent project got me thinking about AI's role and whether AI could (a) aid the demand forecasting process and (b) save time. The best responses made it into this article.

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I Took a Deep Dive Into Trend Forecasting: Here’s What I Learned [+ Expert Tips]

Hubspot Sales

Trend forecasting keeps consumers happy and businesses relevant. If you’re new to trend forecasting, this article will serve as an ultimate guide. I’m exploring the subject of trend forecasting in full, including its benefits, types, and tips on how to make trend predictions accurately. Why Is Trend Forecasting Beneficial?

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Implementing AI in Your Demand Forecasting — Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

Hubspot Sales

I was recently assigned the task of forecasting demand for a project. I set to work using my usual methods, but I’ve not explored AI in demand forecasting. My recent project got me thinking about AI's role and whether AI could (a) aid the demand forecasting process and (b) save time. The best responses made it into this article.

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Data-Driven Sales Forecasting Using Facts, Not Feelings [Part 1]

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Unlike meteorologists or economists, their industry doesn’t use data as the bedrock of forming their forecasts. Accurate sales forecasting is one of the most important skills sales leaders and sales organizations as a whole can have. Some 57% of sales reps do not accurately forecast their pipeline. This has to change.

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What is Sales Forecasting? Why it Matters + 11 Tools to Consider

Sales Hacker

After spending many quarters creating sales forecasts, you should have the process down and deliver precision accuracy. Unfortunately, sales forecasting is not that straightforward. In fact, 60% of forecasted deals don’t close, leading to uncomfortable conversations about budgets and with investors. What is sales forecasting?