There is hardly any doubt that companies now need a robust customer relationship management (CRM) solution to manage their customers effectively. A CRM solution can prove to be an important asset to your sales team, as covered in detail in our blog post – “How Does a CRM Solution Help Sales?” However, just having a CRM system cannot guarantee success. To reap its full benefits, … Read More
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Regardless of the scale of your business operations, CRM software has become a must-have tool to meet your customers’ demands and keep them happy. With customers becoming even more knowledgeable and demanding, it is tough to meet their expectations without a customer relationship management solution. CRM has become a necessity for businesses, both large and small. It helps you build a strong relationship with your … Read More
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In the business world, it is generally understood that business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer enterprises are fundamentally different from each other. Therefore, it stands to reason that each has different needs of a customer relationship management (CRM) solution. Yet, before you assume that the two are completely different worlds, some similarities exist. As you may have guessed by now, these commonalities should also factor into your … Read More
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What do customers value the most when doing business with you? Choice? Convenience? An esteemed brand name? Believe it or not, they value relationships over transactions. A customer who knows your company knows – and cares – about who they are, what they need and is committed to making sure their needs are met (and anticipated) is a loyal, long-term customer. This is especially true … Read More
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The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the business world hard, and B2B sales are no exception. The challenges here are compounded, as the companies you deal with are likely also suffering from reduced revenues, supply line issues and staff downsizing and/or the shift to working remotely. While the “new normal” seems to be anything but, making the necessary adjustments to regain your equilibrium is essential to … Read More
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Marketers have a tough job of creating the right marketing campaigns so that their messages can connect well with their target audiences. Unless you connect well with your audiences, your marketing efforts can go down the drain. So, what should marketers do to connect effectively with their audiences? They need to base their marketing campaigns on reliable customer data. If they have the correct data, … Read More
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Attracting new customers is an ongoing goal of every business. But just as important – and perhaps even more so – is retaining existing customers. The conventional wisdom that the cost of customer acquisition is higher than the cost of customer retention still holds true. In addition, today’s business environment is more competitive than ever as consumers’ buying habits are experiencing a monumental shift. The … Read More
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Data is the most vital asset for businesses of all sizes and verticals. It is a data-driven era, and you cannot survive without managing your data properly. However, managing data is not all that easy, especially when it comes to customer data – which is probably one of the most crucial assets you have. Businesses turn to technology for the effective management of customer data, … Read More
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Customer management is, by far, the most crucial aspect of every growing business. If you are unable to manage your customers properly, it is tough to survive in today’s competitive environment. When the competition is so intense in every vertical, it is essential to meet customer demands proactively. If you are still managing your customers through spreadsheets and Post-it notes, you need to move over … Read More
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Working remotely is becoming more commonplace – mainly for an unfortunate reason. However, companies that have sales team members located throughout the country have long faced such challenges as communication and an overall feeling of isolation among team members – which can lead to a lack of the feeling of teamwork that’s essential for success. According to a survey by conference call provider PowWowNow, 56% … Read More
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