Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What is the informal decision-making process? link] There’s advice to jump your uncertainty gaps by decision-making and actions which involves risk. Strategy is a stream of decisions and actions”. He notes that your optimism (or pessimism) will impact decisions as well as ability to make fast decisions.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 24, 2012

Think of this article as a holiday gift. Bad decisions can cause your company to miss the number. When the decision is made at the top, the collateral damage is multiplied. Below are six of the worst decisions we’ve seen senior sales leaders make. Accompanying each is a link to an article where you can learn more.

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Insightly

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

CRM Models: How They Can Boost Customer Profitability. These strategies underpin the process of managing customer data, helping to ensure you make the most of the information you gather. With carefully segmented customers and a method for appealing to each group, you can attract and retain more lifelong customers and increase profits.

Profitability 52

Profitability CRM Value Proposition Customer Experience 52

Strategic Account Management Association

APRIL 5, 2021

In the age of convenience, where same-day deliveries have become the gold standard and news articles are now conveniently timed down to the second, our need for accurate and concise information has never been more pressing. 1 In fact, many of them admit their meetings were a total waste of time. What’s ironic (tragic?)

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Sales forecasting is a critical process that enables businesses to project future sales activity and streamline their business strategy for better results and profitability. With the right sales forecasting techniques, businesses can make informed decisions to allocate resources, adjust inventories, and manage their sales teams effectively.

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Upland

AUGUST 29, 2023

Buying intent , also known as purchase intent, refers to the likelihood and inclination of a potential customer to make a purchasing decision. For any company to make the most out of its products, it is important to understand and grasp the essence of buying intent.

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Mike Kunkle

APRIL 8, 2023

My point here, is that you should make a purposeful determination on these levels, clearly define them, train them, and coach to them. In addition to having the right decision makers in the deal, which is part of qualification, it’s important to assess the landscape and relationships. Here’s what I mean.

B2B 211

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Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 30, 2023

To firmly establish the function as required and themselves as integral players in their companies, enablement experts must be equipped to prove their worth by improving sales results and bolstering profitability. They must show that they can make an impact with enablement and move the needle on the metrics that matter most.

Leadership 262

Leadership Stakeholders Decision-making Sales Training 262

Mike Kunkle

JUNE 12, 2022

I originally posted it as a LinkedIn Article in August of 2020 and unfortunately, find it relevant again already in mid-2022. Unfortunately, many company executives still needed to make tough choices, even with their revenue-producing teams. This is a post I never wanted to write. Strategy First. Solving Complex Business Problems.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Customer Segmentation and Analysis stands at the forefront of this understanding, enabling organizations to tailor their strategies, products, and services to meet the diverse needs of their customers. In today’s digital world, understanding your customer base is more crucial than ever.

Management 52

Management Digital Transformation e-Learning Acquisition 52

Red Star Kim

APRIL 11, 2023

Deconstruct bids to increase understanding An article in PM Magazine in December 2022 by Alex Footman and Stephen Timmins talked about the need to deconstruct a bid in order to properly understand the client requirements and produce a robust plan to meet milestones and differentiate.

Government 130

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 12, 2018

There’s nothing more exciting or terrifying than a sales meeting. Ultimately, the goal of every sales meeting is to close the deal or move it toward that result. Knowing when to unleash that sales pitch is what makes sales pros … well, pros. What is a sales meeting agenda? So, how do you know when it’s that perfect time?

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Meetings Sales Decision-making Manufacturing 101

Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This article is a summary of the conversation and key takeaways from a workshop in London for MBL. Some were focused on specific sectors such as agriculture, sports and not-for-profit and others had a more international focus (particularly the Caribbean and Middle East). Some people will believe that they are experts at selling.

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Management Emotional Intelligence Onboarding Communication 130

Revenue Storm

MAY 11, 2021

There are two questions a client decision maker is concerned about when meeting you: I wonder if they can help my business. This was the reason they took the meeting to begin with. Make a list of the outcomes your idea can impact and start estimating the amount you believe you can affect. Improve margin and net profit?

Manufacturing 78

Manufacturing Decision-making Leadership Profitability 78

Account Management Skills

JANUARY 11, 2022

In this episode we talk about making client relationships more profitable. and so much more… At the end of the podcast, Chris makes a special offer to send three copies of his book to 3 people selected randomly who sign up for his monthly bulletin. Welcome to Episode 53. Why you need to raise your prices and how to do it.

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Listen to this article. Have you mastered your professional elevator pitch so that every time you meet someone, they remember and are impressed by you? It can be used to build businesses, solve crimes, progress science and make many aspects of our lives quicker, easier, bigger or better. Table of Contents. Why this book?

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This article explores the key KPIs associated with Digital Transformation Strategy, highlighting their role in facilitating informed decision-making and effective strategy implementation. Furthermore, the fast-paced nature of Digital Innovation can make it difficult to maintain a competitive edge.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

These can be customer segments that have yet to be targeted or product/service offerings that have not been diversified to meet specific needs. This, in turn, can lead to higher sales volumes and greater profitability. Understanding whitespace involves identifying gaps in the market that have not been fully explored or capitalized on.

Acquisition 52

Acquisition Decision-making Sales Innovation 52

Luminas Strategy

JANUARY 15, 2024

Strategic planning is a common organizational practice that, when done properly, will increase the likelihood that an organization will meet its goals. The article contends that the solution to more effective planning lies not in additional analysis but in increased honesty. How special is the one thing that makes our business special?

Customer Value 52

Customer Value Supply Chain Value Proposition Advertising 52

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this article, we will dive into the essential elements and strategies that make up successful strategic account planning. By implementing strategic account planning , businesses can gain a deeper understanding of their customers’ needs, set clear objectives, and develop effective strategies to meet those objectives.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this article, we will dive into the essential elements and strategies that make up successful strategic account planning. By implementing strategic account planning , businesses can gain a deeper understanding of their customers’ needs, set clear objectives, and develop effective strategies to meet those objectives.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Account Management Value Proposition Stakeholders 52

Flevy

MARCH 21, 2024

The objective of this article is to shed light on the significance of Intellectual Property Strategy within organizations, emphasizing how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated with IP can guide strategic decision-making, facilitate the formulation of effective strategies, and enhance operational improvements.

Management 52

Management Digital Transformation Innovation Negotiation 52

Jermaine Edwards

APRIL 3, 2020

Regardless of the size, maturity or sophistication of your organisation, you can apply these ideas to protect your profits, reputation, relationships and revenues. This doesn’t mean it will be easy nor will you not have to make tough decisions. It just means the effort and tough decisions will be worthwhile.

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Decision-making Profitability e-Learning Negotiation 130

Arpedio

JANUARY 3, 2024

In this article, we will explore the differences between direct sales and channel sales and provide insights on choosing the right sales strategy for your business. This sales strategy allows a company to have complete control over the sales process, build strong customer relationships, and maximize profit margins.

Sales 52

Sales Profitability Value Proposition Retail 52

ACT

DECEMBER 12, 2023

So, it’s vital to optimise your existing resources and maximise profits by cutting losses and inefficiencies. In this article, we’ll explain billable utilisation in detail and show you ways to improve it for your business. Make time tracking effortless and hassle-free. What is billable utilisation, and why is it important?

Profitability 52

Profitability CRM Business Growth Decision-making 52

PartnerTap

JUNE 8, 2021

Making this cultural transition requires: Leaders who understand the new environment Empowering employees to make decisions Working collaboratively with partners Sharing data Leveraging automation and AI technologies. They need to make sure tech is a value add and is adopted by their team. Leadership.

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Digital Transformation Digitalization Co-Creation Artificial Intelligence 83

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Profit Story. Salespeople are constantly on the go, whether they're meeting with clients, flying out to give a presentation, or running to a team training. Don't walk into a meeting without looking at the person's LinkedIn profile first. 5) Profit Story. Need to jot notes at a meeting or conference? HubSpot Sales.

CRM 145

CRM Profitability Sales Meetings 145

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this article, we will explore the concept of the land and expand strategy and how it can fuel your business expansion efforts. Moreover, establishing a foothold provides businesses with an opportunity to test the waters and fine-tune their products or services to meet the specific needs of the target market.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Decision-making Government Marketing 52

ClearPoint Strategy

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Every organization must make a big strategy shift at some point or another to stay at the forefront of its industry. This shift in thinking came about in 2015 after city administrators read the book, “We Don’t Make Widgets: Overcoming the Myths that Keep Government from Radically Improving.”

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Organization Computers and Electronics Banking Government 98

Red Star Kim

JUNE 16, 2022

Alongside generating new business directly from clients and developing existing client relationships, referrer management was seen as vital to generate revenue and profit – particularly for those reliant on commercial transactions in B2B and consumer clients in B2C. shadowing or coaching) or motivation to have more face-to-face meetings.

Management 130

Management Key Account Management Digitalization Communication 130

QYMATIX

MARCH 26, 2024

This article focuses on the key factors that have become essential to success in wholesale distribution, such as well-managed customer relationship management, its importance and what it entails. A well-implemented CRM system can help companies build long-term, profitable customer relationships and provide intensive customer care.

Management 52

Management Artificial Intelligence CRM Software 52

Help Scout

JULY 13, 2021

Sometimes the customer service teams who are supposed to be solving problems somehow manage to make them so much worse instead. Failures of flexibility Sticking rigidly to policies, even when they make no sense in a given context, is a classic customer service failure that is especially common when dealing with larger companies.

Decision-making 136

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Arpedio

APRIL 30, 2024

By consistently providing exceptional service, resolving issues promptly, and going above and beyond to meet customer expectations, you can create loyal advocates who are more likely to continue doing business with you and refer others to your brand.

Account Growth 52

Account Growth Client Relationships Business Growth CRM 52

Arpedio

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we delve into the intricacies of pipeline management, we reveal the pivotal role it plays in shaping a company’s financial landscape and the indispensable tactics that make this possible. Analytics and Reporting for Data-Driven Decisions The integration of pipeline analytics transforms raw data into actionable insights.

Management 52

Management Energy and Utilities Sales Prioritization 52

OnStrategyHQ

APRIL 24, 2023

But before we do, putting great measures together and making sure they work well for you, you need to have these four attributes. They tell you whether you’re making progress, and ultimately, we want to make progress against our strategy. So let’s make sure they’re really good. And then frequency.

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Profitability Publishing CRM Insurance 105

Nutshell

MARCH 19, 2024

As the backbone of any business, the sales team needs to be efficient to meet targets and ensure the company remains profitable. When you can pinpoint dips in productivity and identify the elements that contribute to slower workflows, you can make the changes needed to support your sales team.

CRM 71

CRM Sales Software Software 71

PandaDoc

DECEMBER 9, 2022

No company will ever get it right all at once, which makes it so important to iterate and experiment with various approaches. In this article, we go over the main pricing mistakes you should steer clear of in your efforts to optimize pricing and generate more sales. Not relying on data for your pricing decisions.

Profitability 52

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