Peter Simoons

JULY 12, 2021

This is the complete, seven-step structured alliance process as described by ASAP: Step 1: Alliance-specific strategy Step 2: Analysis and selection Step 3: Building trust and value creating negotiation Step 4: Operational planning Step 5: Alliance structuring and governance Step 6: Launching and management Step 7: Transform, innovate and exit.

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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.

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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This article “Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective” has just been published on Lexology. One of her seven books is “Essential Soft Skills for Lawyers” published by Globe Law and Business. Its four categories were cognitive, digital, self-leadership and interpersonal.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 4, 2020

Harvard Business Review reports 90% of B2B decision makers never respond to cold outreach. IDC found 75% of B2B buyers and 84% of C-level executives consult social media before making purchasing decisions. When making B2B purchasing decisions, 50% of buyers turn to LinkedIn as a resource.

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AchieveIt

OCTOBER 25, 2023

His Master’s Degree in Healthcare Communications from Boston University helped formulate his ability to condense abstract topics and make them more relatable, making his work on strategic execution impeccable. Together, they make the dream team for building strategic plans to carry the business successfully through the year to come.

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Apptivo

MAY 12, 2023

Next, the “Consideration” stage, where they compare options and seek opinions before making a decision. To attract these potential prospects, firms publish blogs, social media posts, and Audiovisuals that educate them about the adverse impacts of traditional products and the benefits of switching to eco-friendly items.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This article dives into the core aspects of developing and implementing a successful M&A Strategy, underscored by the critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that guide these decisions. Relevance : A shorter deal closure time can indicate efficient deal-making processes, minimizing operational disruptions and market uncertainty.

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PandaDoc

DECEMBER 19, 2022

You’ll also find a roster of valuable prospecting techniques and an in-depth look into what makes for a good prospective customer. Doing pitches, handling objections, and going through alignments with decision-makers will result in some deals being closed successfully , while other occasions see potential customers fall through the cracks.

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Brightbridge Consulting

APRIL 24, 2020

We have recently published through the Association for Key Account Management www.a4kam.org an article on using a toolkit the ‘Power Grid’ to sharpen focus and decision making. This hasn’t just been published – it’s been used with great impact serving a healthcare company. What we must overcome?

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Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

[ NOTE: This post was originally published in late November of 2018. I had an opportunity to publish my IP and turn it into eLearning courses that would be distributed on another platform. Excellent, high-value content: Negotiation skills (under-taught in most sales curricula today).

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Nutshell

OCTOBER 1, 2019

While Salesforce remains the most well-known name in CRM software , their billing practices, one-sided contracts, and minimal user support can make them a bad fit for small businesses. Negotiate a maximum net price increase of 3% to 5% for a renewal term. In essence: negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.

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Strategic Communications

JUNE 7, 2023

Not as a conscious decision, but simply because looking for more work when I already had way too much work just didn’t make it onto my to-do list. Treat these time blocks as sacred appointments with yourself, and make them non-negotiable. We work with clients to plan, create and publish high-quality, unique content.

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PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

LinkedIn advertising allows precise targeting, meaning you can contact the decision-makers directly and lower the costs of customer acquisition. This condition in itself is an opportunity, as the overall drive toward reinvention makes the organization more receptive to accepting something new.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Map the decision-making process. 2) Map out the decision-making process. The larger the company, the more complex their decision-making process usually is. Wondering how you’re supposed to figure out a corporation’s decision making process on their behalf? How to Sell to Fortune 500 Companies.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Sales negotiation is a delicate art. Even if you've properly qualified a prospect and correctly managed their expectations through the sales process, the deal can still end in a negotiation. That's why every salesperson needs to have a solid grip on how to negotiate effectively. Why is negotiation important in sales?

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QYMATIX

MARCH 14, 2023

It’s important to note that internal factors such as leadership changes and decision-making struggles can also play a role in financial difficulties. As the clock ticked closer to Insolvency, Eisenmann SE engaged in intense negotiations with a state-owned Chinese engineering group.

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Peter Simoons

JANUARY 26, 2021

The decision to grow organically, acquire the technology or to partner with another company should be fed by your company’s strategy. Whatever you call it, the growth steps you make should be in line with your reason for being in the business in the first place. ” This choice should be answered early on in the process.

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5600 Blue

OCTOBER 5, 2017

As a salesperson, even if we understand our client’s buy process, chances are we simply understand how they are preparing to make a bad decision/investment. Making better selling decisions that are in line with corporate strategy and brand. In April 2017 Harvard Business Review published The New Sales Imperative.

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Luminas Strategy

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Sales visits, trade shows, and demonstrations present opportunities to engage with customers and highlight your knowledge, experience, and the ability to solve problems at scale are key differentiating factors that can make or break your growth curve. But the pandemic brought in-person to a screeching halt.

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Sales Outcomes

APRIL 5, 2021

It’s also an invitation for the buyer to negotiate the price lower. Otherwise, they’ll delay decision-making as other priorities will compete for time. Instead, you can say: “ Can we discuss your timeline for making a decision or next steps? “What if I said…?

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PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

A wide variety of possible price negotiation strategies exist but all of them have a common baseline. That’s why successful bargaining requires special knowledge of negotiation tactics and advanced negotiation skills. Expect to be much more efficient at the following: How do I negotiate the price politely?

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Nutshell

JANUARY 30, 2020

Having access to these reports makes it much easier to strategize which leads are worth resuscitating, and which ones should be dropped off the map completely. CRMs make this easier by providing built-in reporting on numerous data points. Use this opportunity to make their experience even better! INTGRATION. Nutshell + Unbounce.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 16, 2020

Some organizations publish these numbers so salespeople can compare their results with high performers. After some coaching on negotiation and closing, she was able to steadily increase her Average Sales Price.". Sales leaders have a responsibility to make sure everyone's voice is heard in a way that makes them comfortable.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 6, 2018

It varies widely from company to company, and may include things like delivering a quote or proposal, negotiation, achieving the buy-in of decision makers, and other actions. The Challenger Sale ” is a sales methodology that rose to popularity after Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson published a book by the same name.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 8, 2018

What Makes a Successful Sales Rep? Immediately answering -- rather than pausing for a beat -- makes you more likely to say, “Sure, we can do that!” instead of, “Can you walk me through how that’ll help your decision-making process?”. Having industry expertise makes salespeople much more valuable.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 13, 2018

Are you the decision maker?". "I Instead, use every word you say to indicate you're an expert who is graciously and generously making yourself available to help them. Do you have a few minutes before our next call so that I can make sure I understand your situation completely?". Sales Words to Avoid. Thank you for your time.".

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Account Manager Tips

APRIL 26, 2021

How much money does a key account manager make? Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with. Find out how much money key account managers REALLY make! How much money does a key account manager make? Develop influential relationships with decision-makers. Enough for champagne and caviar?

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Account Manager Tips

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

When clients say "price" they really mean value Steps to stand out from the competition World Letter Writing Day Workshop: How to successfully execute a negotiation strategy In other news Quote of the week. Does the return on investment provide significant benefits to make them worth pursuing? Table of Contents. What are the risks?

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 31, 2022

When clients say "price" they really mean value How to differentiate through value Steps to stand out from the competition World Letter Writing Day Workshop: How to successfully execute a negotiation strategy In other news Quote of the week. Does the return on investment provide significant benefits to make them worth pursuing?

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 27, 2018

A few year ago, I published an article about GPCTBA/C&I, the sales qualification framework we use at HubSpot. These strengths are non-negotiable for me when deciding whether to bring a rep on board. In fact, if a rep is uncomfortable talking about money, they’re not going to make any. Too Trusting vs. Healthy Skepticism.

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PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

What makes a successful sales culture? However, make sure you don’t repeat the same sales contests — not only will the same people keep winning (causing everyone else to give up ultimately), but you’ll also turn the winners into natural targets. Make sure you carefully select the best salespeople to reduce rep turnover.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

It serves as an actionable guide that maps out your entire sales process and enables everyone from your sales team to make the most of each sales opportunity — and, ultimately, sell more. They can start making their first sales faster, and do so with more confidence. The result? Let’s look at the details.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Sales Hacker consistently publishes the latest strategies and suggestions for prospecting, social selling, qualifying, calling, and more. Her posts frequently include stories from her life, which make them relatable and engaging. These anecdotes make his posts both engaging and memorable. The Best Blogs for Sales Reps.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

To make the process easier to navigate, I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know to build a killer go-to-market strategy in this article. According to Gartner, the typical buying group for a complex B2B solution involves six to 10 decision-makers. These people make up what is called the "buying center."

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Red Star Kim

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It’s published by CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) and Kogan Page. Neuroplasticity There’s a detailed section on brain basics (including explanations on neurons, neurotransmitters and brainwaves) for those who are unfamiliar with neuroscience which you’ll need to make sense of the later content of the book.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 26, 2018

A simple way to make that clear is by using the word "you" as much as possible. Every time you might be tempted to phrase a sentence from the perspective of your company, find a way to rework it to make your prospect the subject. What a difference one word can make. Selling is about your prospects, not about your company.

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Zendesk

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Many of them will be decision-makers sooner than you’d expect.” — Dzintars Lusis , managing partner at EF Finanses. Too often, new sellers come out of the gate fast and determined to make money, but not everyone is their customer. When the rubber hits the road is when people make last-minute demands or seem to panic a little.

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