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Top 3 challenges facing B2B sales teams

Top 3 challenges facing B2B sales teams

Considering that much of a buyer’s journey takes place without his or her knowledge, salespeople have to overcome a range of challenges, regardless of their industry. Competition is fierce, and organisations are finding that their salespeople are unable to tell a...
Effective Selling Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint

Effective Selling Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint

I used to be a regular runner…. A slow one, but a regular one. Sadly advice from my orthopaedic surgeon has now put a stop to my running so now it’s been replaced by cycling and visits to the gym. I use physical exercise as a way of keeping fit and healthy, and...
Cross-Selling and Upselling: Why Are They Important?

Cross-Selling and Upselling: Why Are They Important?

A customer’s revenue potential doesn’t end at the point of sale. There’s a wealth of opportunity for more business after purchase. Cross-selling is encouraging the purchase of anything in conjunction with the primary product. If your company offers a...
The 7 Key Steps In The Best Sales Processes

The 7 Key Steps In The Best Sales Processes

Though every business is different, their sales processes all seem to follow a similar pattern. The typical sales process goes something like this: Do target audience research. Create awareness and generate leads. Make contact, arrange a meeting, and/or conduct a...
How To Motivate Yourself For That Next Sales Call

How To Motivate Yourself For That Next Sales Call

It may not be immediately obvious when you first meet me, but I’m a natural introvert. I find networking hard work and challenging, so when I first started my sales career it took me a while to get going. It was draining at times, depressing even took a lot out of me,...
7 Qualities That Define the Entrepreneur Mindset

7 Qualities That Define the Entrepreneur Mindset

Some salespeople are just built differently. They put another degree of effort and strategic thought into their day-to-day responsibilities, and they do this by employing the entrepreneur mindset. The entrepreneur mindset is a special frame of mind that separates...