Smooth Sale

APRIL 15, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Embrace These Seven Success Tips for Small Business Growth Running a small business can be both challenging and rewarding. Our guest blog offers seven success tips for small business growth in today’s competitive landscape.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 28, 2014

Let’s face it; social media is the future of sales. Actually, it’s the right now of sales, too! Are you harnessing its power for your sales initiatives? I think in general, unless you have a very specific business type, that it’s best to aim for the biggest social networks that people frequent. Image via Shutterstock.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 11, 2022

Even though I have traveled this route more than 5,000 times, it was the first time I noticed the difference in the various business signs along the road. All of the national brands, chains, franchises, and well known businesses had professionally designed and recognizable logos.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As a small business owner, you toggle between marketing, sales, operations, and customer service daily — and sometimes within the same hour. If you think a CRM is an expensive tool only for large businesses, think again. Boost Customer Engagement and Retention Once you’ve made a sale, your work doesn’t stop.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 22, 2021

No matter the industry, small businesses need to protect their work and assets. While small business insurance can seem like a burden, it’s an important part of doing business. But how much should you be paying for business insurance? Importance of Small Business Insurance.

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Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 9, 2020

If you’re an AE, I recommend appointing yourself a small business owner. Just like most small business owners you probably feel like you have no time. Just like small business owners there are things you can do to make this situation a lot better. But you have my blessing to become a small business owner.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 25, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Empower Your Desire to Succeed with Small Business Growth Typically, as a relatively new business venture begins to pick up steam, excitement reigns! Truthfully, small business growth brings a collection of unique headaches. Ignorance is unacceptable.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Given its rising popularity, podcasting is now an avenue marketers can explore to publish more branded content and reach new audiences. But, it’s also a great resource for marketers who simply want to learn new tips and strategies or find a bit of motivation for their day-to-day efforts. 1. This Old Marketing Podcast.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

If one of your goals in 2021 is to grow your online sales, you’re not alone. But what if you’re a small business and don’t have extra marketing dollars (or time) to spend on massive engagement-boosting campaigns? Zero in on Your Target Market. First, make sure you understand who you’re target market is.

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Marc Wayshak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Are you a small business owner or a company founder who has found yourself in the role of the lead salesperson for your company? It’s a really common place to be because the reality is that sales is the driving force of any business, and we, as business owners, often have to master the process of selling what we do.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

Five ways small business owners can use social media to build interest, trust and credibility, and drive high-quality traffic. The post 5 Social Media Lead Generation Tips Small Business Owners Should Follow appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Sales 2.0

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The biggest challenge facing most sales people and small business owners is getting meetings with prospective clients. Even cold techniques turbocharged with boatloads of technology get harder-and-harder every day as everyone gets the technology and the arms race for a better sales stack escalates.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

No matter how many times we’re told email marketing is dead, the channel continues to be an effective way to generate revenue. In fact, studies show that email marketing has a 4400% return on investment ( source ). Enter email list segmentation—the key to successful email marketing. But, that’s only if you do it correctly.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 23, 2014

You worked hard for that sale, but what if it didn’t have to be so difficult? What if you could earn more sales from customers that already know, like, and trust your brand? The way you engage with the customer from introduction to deal-closing handshake has a dramatic impact on your sales success. What is the Buy Cycle?

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Apptivo

JANUARY 23, 2023

Manage contacts to manage business! Contact Management Best Practices for Small Business 5. Bottomline Manage contacts to manage business! As a result, in order for any business to grow successfully, strong contact management software must be in place. Contact management: What is it? It’s already Monday!

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

People in the homebuying market have been waiting for lower rates to make an offer. Small business owners have been holding off on getting growth-enabling loans because they’re not willing to spend so much on interest. So, you need an effective sales strategy. Get the insurance you need first, and then focus on growth.

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Sales 2.0

APRIL 23, 2020

Some firms sell products designed only for small businesses but many companies have products or services that can work for bigger companies but they have fallen into the habit of selling to smaller companies. If you don’t sell to the enterprise market, it’s very likely your competitors will. This does not apply to all companies.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 3, 2024

That put a sour taste in my mouth regarding using that AI tool for my small business. Aside from ChatGPT and my specific use for it, plenty of other AI tools on the market can help your small business. How AI Can Help Your Small Business First, consider three ways AI can support your small business.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

For this reason, we recently published comprehensive lists of helpful YouTube channels for recruiters and YouTube channels for sales professionals. Today we’re closing out this three-part series with a post for our marketing audience. So, if you’re on the hunt for new marketing resources, look no further. 1. Marketing 360.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Working at a digital marketing agency, you might hear this often from your small business prospects… “I’m doing everything in my power to extend my online reach but still not garnering enough response from our digital ads.” What Is a Small Business Digital Audit? And you’re confident in your approach.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 26, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How to Choose An Impactful Small Business Name One of the most challenging steps of starting a business is picking an appropriate name. An admirable business name refers to the following: · Does the name indicate the theme of the business?

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Photo by u_n898l6o2op via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Marketing Strategies to Embrace for Small Business Growth Strategizing a robust marketing plan is advantageous and frequently essential for success in small business’s wide and cutthroat world.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2020

If you’ve been given the task of setting up your company’s sales and marketing database, you’re probably not overly excited … especially if it’s something you’ve got to build from scratch. But setting up a sales and marketing database from scratch is not as difficult as you may think. How big is your overall market?

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Graduating from college, I went right into a high-pressure sales job selling newspaper advertising for The Dallas Times Herald in the burgeoning Dallas, Texas marketplace. It was a hustle out there as we competed with The Dallas Morning News who had a greater share of the subscriber and ad revenue markets.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Author: Samuel Benson You have started a small business, but you need to market your goods, to do this you have to become a better marketer. This includes the way we market our goods. So, we need to bring this change into our marketing concept. Get creative with your marketing campaigns. Be creative.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Small Businesses As the host of this enlightening podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with John Golden, from Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM, and John Nieuwenburg , a professional business coach since 2004.

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SocialSellinator

JULY 14, 2023

By utilizing social media services and marketing, small business owners can leverage their online presence , expand their reach, and engage with their target customers like never before. Utilizing user-generated content and analytics enables small businesses to optimize their efforts for maximum return on investment (ROI).

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 13, 2019

Author: Rilind Elezaj There are people who have made it their business to use misconceptions and unfounded myths to scare businesses from outsourcing in emerging markets. The truth is that outsourcing in emerging markets is among the smartest business decision any company can make.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 31, 2017

Author: Hazel Butters Why does your business exist? It may seem an easy enough question, but you’d be surprised by how many marketers and salespeople can’t provide a simple answer. Sadly, when your own salespeople can’t articulate your business vision, it has a direct impact on business success…. Vision is vital.

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BuzzBoard

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As a sales professional, it is crucial to have a deep understanding of the small business market in order to effectively sell to this segment. Small businesses play a vital role in the economy, and their unique needs and challenges must be taken into consideration. Let’s talk ‘CONVERSATIONS that CONVERT’.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 11, 2018

Author: Kostas Chiotis Guest blog posting is arguably the best method of inbound marketing that your team can employ. However, only 6 percent of marketers are using guest posting as the majority of their original content strategy. Kostas Chiotis is a blogger and a content marketing specialist.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 8, 2019

For small and medium-sized businesses, the equalizing forces of mobile technology and social media are a double-edged sword. With more opportunity than ever to market and sell to a global audience, SMBs are also exposed to a customer base whose expectations are continually shifting. Here are four ways: 1. Why is this important?

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Sales 2.0

JULY 17, 2019

If you run a small company, you usually end up being one of your company’s early sales people. I graduated from Wharton’s MBA program in 1993 and had no sales training at all. Along the way I read every sales book I could find and then over time became friendly with many of the authors. Closing is easy. Baylor University.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Author: Leeatt Rothschild Virtual sales meetings have become the norm as a result of COVID-19. However, many sales reps may find themselves unsure of how to best lead a meeting with prospects over video. Here are four actionable tips to help you lead more successful virtual sales meetings and ultimately earn more new business.

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Nutshell

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re struggling to choose the right SMS marketing app for your small business, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re talking all things SMS marketing, from what these campaigns entail to the best SMS apps to invest in. Stay tuned to learn more about SMS marketing apps!

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Author: Xavier Musy CRM platforms are already firmly ensconced within the sales technology and strategies of most small and midsized businesses. Sales teams have been using their CRMs for basic, day-to-day-functions -- such as managing customer information and tracking purchase history -- for decades. billion by 2023.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 26, 2019

Author: Steve Norman I recently saw the CMO of a high-profile company present at an international marketing conference. I was surprised to hear him talk about the fact that his company was now embracing specialist sales roles. The CMO said this “breakthrough” strategy was the foundation of the company’s sales and marketing plans.

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