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How to negotiate with procurement, with Mike Lander

Account Management Skills

In this episode, I chat to Mike Lander, CEO of Piscari, a former procurement director who now assists sales teams in negotiating with procurement departments. We also dive into a five-step framework to help you negotiate more effectively and shed light on some questionable tactics employed by less experienced procurement professionals.

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What is “return on sales” and how to improve it?

QYMATIX

median ROS and from non-depository credit institutions (brokers, insurance or investment firms). Negotiate supplier discounts Next, anything you can do to cut your cost of goods sold will positively impact your return on sales. If not, and you’re outside of a contract, you could put out a tender to get more competitive quotes.

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What is “return on sales” and how to improve it?

QYMATIX

median ROS and from non-depository credit institutions (brokers, insurance or investment firms). Negotiate supplier discounts Next, anything you can do to cut your cost of goods sold will positively impact your return on sales. If not, and you’re outside of a contract, you could put out a tender to get more competitive quotes.

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Find the right CRM Strategy for your Industry

Insightly

Compliance and Data Security: Healthcare organizations must prioritize compliance with industry regulations such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) to protect patient data. An effective CRM strategy can help insurance agencies streamline their operations, enhance customer engagement, and drive business growth.

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Find the right CRM Strategy for your Industry

Insightly

Compliance and Data Security: Healthcare organizations must prioritize compliance with industry regulations such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) to protect patient data. An effective CRM strategy can help insurance agencies streamline their operations, enhance customer engagement, and drive business growth.

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How can agencies make client relationships more profitable?, with Chris Merrington

Account Management Skills

He specialises in helping agency leaders and their teams negotiate more profitably. I’ve had it on my shelf for a few years now and it becomes a reference guide for negotiating. Negotiating to become more profitable, have better relationships, increased pricing, which some agencies are not very good at. So Chris, welcome.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Landing Your First Enterprise Client

SmartKarrot

The contract negotiation is the last of several challenges you must clear up, including introductions, calls, meetings, follow-up emails, and demonstrations. It is far easier to negotiate with an early adopter or a business that has prioritized being on the cutting edge of technology than with an organization that sees innovation as a luxury.