Customer Think

MARCH 29, 2024

Integrating a customer relationship management (CRM) system with QuickBooks, an accounting solution, can greatly benefit small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The integration can provide a centralized platform to manage customer relationships and sales processes, track expenses and generate financial reports.

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Engage Selling

DECEMBER 14, 2012

While eating out (too much) last week it struck me that we have a simple solution to some tough problems in our grasp. It starts with… Restaurants cutting down on portion sizes which will: Increase their profit margins and allow them to expand and hire more people.

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Engage Selling

DECEMBER 14, 2012

While eating out (too much) last week it struck me that we have a simple solution to some tough problems in our grasp. It starts with… Restaurants cutting down on portion sizes which will: Increase their profit margins and allow them to expand and hire more people.

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Sales Readiness Group

MAY 22, 2023

In sales situations where it’s difficult to differentiate your solution from the competition’s, you often win by offering your buyer extra services, or Value-Added Benefits. Chances are you're already providing your buyers Value-Added Benefits, but you're not getting credit for them. What tipped the scales in your favor?

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Sales Management Plus -- SMP

JUNE 13, 2024

SMP customers are in excellent hands with White Cup, and I am confident they will benefit greatly from the industry expertise and extensive resources White Cup offers.” This acquisition reinforces White Cup’s commitment to delivering unparalleled value and support to distributors. To learn more, visit whitecupsolutions.com.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It is a user-centric approach that involves understanding the needs, wants, and behaviors of users to create innovative solutions that are both practical and feasible. In this article, we will explore what design thinking is, its benefits, the design thinking mindsets, methods, and tools, applications, and best practices.

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Customer Think

JUNE 6, 2023

In the fast-paced digital era, traditional software development is being disrupted by a groundbreaking phenomenon: no-code solutions. With benefits that range from accelerated development cycles to cost-effective resource allocation, the no-code movement is revolutionizing industries across the globe.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 18, 2024

When used correctly, it can be an incredibly powerful way to convince your prospects of the value of your solution. Benefits of Storytelling in Sales There are quite a few reasons why storytelling is a natural fit for sales. Storytelling has many benefits for sales professionals who use a consultative selling approach.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Their choices directly shape the direction of the procurement process and determine which solutions are selected. Department heads: Leaders of specific departments or teams who are accountable for the success of the purchased solution in their areas. They play a crucial role in securing buy-in and consensus among stakeholders.

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Nutshell

MAY 3, 2023

However, the benefits end there, especially if you’re a small to medium-sized business with a limited budget or resources. In this article, we’ll dig into the nitty-gritty surrounding homegrown CRMs, including what a custom CRM is and the potential benefits and drawbacks of building your own.

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The 1st Industry Cloud Solution on Salesforce to focus exclusively on Strategic Customer Engagement. This solution will help optimise sales performance in your company and will aid you to mean more to your customers. With Clarity, it’s easy!

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Arpedio

MARCH 5, 2024

Businesses across industries are increasingly turning to account management solutions to streamline their processes, enhance client satisfaction, and drive growth. These solutions encompass a range of functionalities aimed at optimizing the way businesses engage with their clients, from initial onboarding to ongoing support and beyond.

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Solution Selling is a customer-focused sales approach that prioritizes solving customer problems through tailored solutions. This approach entails active listening, strategic questioning, and solution development to craft personalized offerings that address specific customer needs.

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Mercuri International

MAY 22, 2024

For example, if you’re crafting an email to follow up on a demo, mention the client’s industry, previous concerns they’ve expressed, and the specifics of the solutions discussed. For instance, a professional email might require a formal tone, whereas a creative brief could benefit from a more relaxed, conversational style.

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Arpedio

APRIL 30, 2024

Instead of pushing products or services, value selling focuses on understanding your customer’s needs and demonstrating how your offering provides the solutions they are seeking. By truly understanding their customer needs, you can position your offering as the solution that addresses their specific requirements.

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Arpedio

JUNE 10, 2024

Armed with this knowledge, account managers can tailor their communication, offerings, and solutions to address these specific requirements effectively. For instance, small businesses might get more automated support and online resources, while enterprise clients receive dedicated account managers and customized solutions.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

That’s where value stream integration solutions play a pivotal role, promising immediate end-to-end visibility, highly efficient operations, and the power to make data-driven decisions. Benefits include: Full Control One of the most significant advantages of building in-house is having complete control over the development process.

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Customer Think

JANUARY 10, 2023

When Dale Carnegie published How to Win Friends and Influence People in 1937 he laid the foundation for sales thinking that continues today: find folks with a need, get into a relationship, and tell them about the features, functions, and benefits of your solution in a way that induces them to buy it. But it’s […].

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Zendesk

MARCH 18, 2024

Zendesk’s Workforce Engagement Management (WEM) solution is best positioned to help companies navigate these challenges. The post Optimizing service efficiency: a guide to Zendesk’s workforce engagement solutions appeared first on Zendesk.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

At its core, value selling involves identifying and understanding the specific challenges, pain points, and aspirations of prospective customers and then demonstrating how your offering can address their needs and deliver tangible benefits. This is where value selling shines.

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Nutshell

MAY 20, 2024

These initial interactions are an opportunity to inform your prospect about the features and benefits of your product or service. Knowing what to ask could be the difference between finding a great customer fit versus spending hours nurturing a prospect who needs a different solution or isn’t ready to buy.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Presenting solutions that address the customer’s needs and provide tangible benefits or outcomes. Throughout this blog post, we will delve deeper into each aspect of Spin Selling, exploring its practical applications, benefits, and best practices for implementation.

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Arpedio

MARCH 15, 2024

Unlike transactional selling, which prioritizes closing deals quickly, strategic selling emphasizes a consultative and solution-oriented approach aimed at delivering maximum value to customers. Solution-Oriented Approach: Focusing on providing value-added solutions and outcomes rather than simply pushing products or services.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 10, 2023

They’ve used that company’s solution in the past. A feature or aspect of the competitor’s product will benefit them specifically. Once you have a pulse on their concerns, you can acknowledge that your solution costs more, but that the extra cost is more than compensated for by long-term ROI. Do some digging online as well.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 14, 2023

Salespeople frequently undermine their chance of winning sales when they allow value leaks — instances where your email, proposal, word choice, presentation, or body language diminishes the perceived value of your solution — to creep into their sales processes. Why do value leaks occur? Value leaks are often the byproduct of previous losses.

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Nutshell

APRIL 3, 2024

With those benefits in mind, it’s easy to see why a CRM can help you sustainably scale your consulting business. Our interactive worksheet compares the benefits offered by Nutshell, your existing contact management solution, and any other CRMs you’re currently evaluating. Let’s take a look at the benefits.

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PandaDoc

MAY 28, 2024

Sometimes, their product isn’t the best solution, so they find something that works for the prospect. Solution selling is pitching products and solutions to leads. Consultative sellers build tailored solutions before writing out a sales proposal. Salespeople present custom solutions and not cookie-cutter pitches.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For example, if you work for a software company, you might call a prospect to introduce your advanced project management software and its benefits. Demo Call In a demo call, you provide a detailed demonstration of your product or service to showcase its features and benefits.

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Planview

JUNE 11, 2024

This blog will explain the differences between the project- and product-based software delivery approaches, highlight the benefits of product-based thinking for technology leaders, and provide best practices and strategies for adopting this approach. This product-based management approach led to several measurable benefits.

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Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

These solutions help organizations streamline operations, reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ultimately deliver higher-quality products while minimizing costs. This post explores the benefits, strategies, and real-world applications of Lean technology for enhancing efficiency.

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Customer Think

JANUARY 16, 2024

Most of these pitches inevitably revolve around the functionality of the product or solution in question and the benefits to be […]

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 12, 2022

While both organize information, each solution serves a distinct purpose. In this post, you’ll learn the benefits of both databases and spreadsheets. Next, we’ll dive into the benefits and drawbacks of each data management option. See other spreadsheet benefits below, or reach HubSpot’s deep dive for more. Image Source.

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Miller Heiman Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

But crisis introduces a new level of need, giving sellers an opening to provide solutions that can resolve present issues and adapt for whatever the future brings. SPIN helps sellers engage customers in conversations, questioning and listening until they understand why their customer is exploring new solutions.

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RAIN Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Top sellers know they must go well beyond discussing features and benefits. Additional data from CMO Council shows that B2B customers actively research and compare solutions, often completing 50% to 90% of the work before contacting a sales rep. The world of B2B selling looks far different than it once did.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A focus on user benefits over product or service features. A channel such as this has additional benefits for marketing. Developing this top-tier fan can only benefit the business. The email should conclude with shining a light on the end of their challenges, Colgan says, with your solution. Social proof or case studies.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Instead of pushing a specific product, sales professionals use a consultative sales process, ask open-ended questions , and actively listen to uncover needs and pain points before recommending a solution. They have to understand specific criteria for each new purchase, how it will be used, who will use it, and how it will benefit the company.

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