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Consultant vs. Contractor: What's the Key Difference?

Hubspot Sales

They typically possess specialized skills that an organization (or individual) doesn't have in-house. They often work in industries such as construction, engineering, and technology. Here, we'll explore the role of contractors and consultants, and pinpoint the differences between the two. What is a contractor?

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Thankful for new integrations

Zendesk

Approve/Reject and Export processes give your finance team the control to see the refund requests that agents make. When finance approves or rejects, the agent is instantly notified and the ticket is updated for auditing purposes. Sienna is based on the latest design trends and goes through rigorous testing.

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Selling to the C-Suite: Strategies for Reaching Executive Decision Makers

Brooks Group

Senior leaders control budgets, set strategy, and have the authority to champion major initiatives across the organization. C-level roles can vary depending on the size and structure of the organization. There may be competing interests, priorities, and politics within the prospect’s organization. You face internal competition.

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Email Open Rates By Industry: See How You Stack Up

Hubspot Sales

Arts & Entertainment, Construction, Human Resources, Legal & Government, and Real Estate have the highest open rates. Construction: 45%. Finance: 40%. What is the average email open rate for construction companies? From a sample of over 195,000 emails, the average open rate for the construction category is 45%.

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Top Tactics for Selling to a Buying Committee

Brooks Group

Finance, operations, and management, oh my! Key decision makers often include: C-Suite executives : High-level executives such as CEOs, CFOs, or CTOs who oversee strategic decision-making within the organization. Research and Prepare Conduct thorough research on the organization, its industry, and individual committee members.

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The Deal Desk: Sourcing Internal Expertise to Close Complex Deals

Hubspot Sales

It's a forum where multiple departments within an organization can contribute their expertise and perspective to help close highly complex deals that might be beyond most sales reps' skills and know-how. Again, you might include stakeholders from departments like sales, legal, product, and finance.

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Selling in a downturn – Are your teams being trained with the proper tools for the job?

Mercuri International

Mercuri’s survey looked at a broad range of industries, from finance to pharma, construction to consumer goods, speaking to executives from C-level, sales, HR, and training. Key findings. Companies varied in size from 50 to over 5000 employees.