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The Important Role of Pricing Departments in the Price, Cost, Revenue Equation

Holden Advisors

Some time ago, Holden Advisors assisted a company that sold construction dirt by helping them better define their value. When only 30% of B2B buyers make decisions based exclusively on price (noted in Negotiating with Backbone ), it’s not surprising the other 70% care about value if they are thoughtfully informed about it.

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What Is Multiparty Negotiation?

Shapiro Negotiations

Often, when we talk about negotiation, we do so in reference to two parties collaborating to find a common solution. Though this is certainly the nature of some negotiations, many times, negotiators have to deal with more than one other person. What Is Multiparty Negotiation?

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What Is Multiparty Negotiation?

Shapiro Negotiations

Often, when we talk about negotiation, we do so in reference to two parties collaborating to find a common solution. Though this is certainly the nature of some negotiations, many times, negotiators have to deal with more than one other person. What Is Multiparty Negotiation? Unique Features of Multiparty Negotiation.

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21 Free Courses for Key Account Managers to Boost Your Skills Now

Account Manager Tips

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The Trap Negotiators Fall Into

5600 Blue

We’ve consulted on over 20,000 negotiations in over 45 countries for 16 years. The most common issue we see is: “Very seasoned negotiators having a price conversation absent of the value conversation.” We’ve had the opportunity to consult with a range of industries from technology to heavy construction. They shouldn’t be.

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Top Tactics for Selling to a Buying Committee

Brooks Group

Bigger deals usually mean bigger committees, which present unique challenges compared to selling to an individual decision maker or even a small group. Lack of clear authority, conflicting priorities, and the logistics of keeping 7, 10, or 12 people in the loop make the B2B buying process an increasingly tough sale.

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Improving Sales Efficiency: How to Accelerate Sales Cycles

Brooks Group

At the same time, deals take longer to make their way through the sales process than they used to. But if a buyer is not ready to make a deal, there’s nothing that can make it happen any quicker. Understand the decision matrix: B2B buying groups are getting larger. That’s true in any sales landscape.