Business development is the process of acquiring new sales, clients and relationships. At a very basic level, skills vital for success in business development can include communication, prospecting, qualifying, closing, negotiation and relationship building.
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9 Strategies To Improve Online Sales Meetings And Close More Deals
There’s great triumph in nailing an online meeting. It sets you apart from competitors, deepens credibility, crystallises value and builds relationships.
The Fear And Generational Shift Against Cold Calling
Salespeople are being taught to fear cold calling by people who should know better. Much of the advice they offer validates and even spreads a fear of sales interactions.
5 Steps To Master Sales Meetings
Your first conversation is a make-or-break situation. If you do well, you’re given an opportunity to advance the buying process. Here are 5 critical steps to master sales meetings.
ABM – The Zero Waste Strategy For Revenue Growth
ABM is a long term, coordinated approach to marketing and sales, not a tactic, campaign or a sales method. The statistics on ABM success can’t be ignored but it may not be for every organisation.
7 Email Templates To Engage New Customers
Constructing the perfect cold email is both art and science. Principles of persuasion and influence can be used to engage recipients of your emails. These formulas work and can compel prospects to respond.
Leadership Q&A – Albert van Wyk
Albert van Wyk is the Regional Director at GBG ANZ and is responsible for driving the strategic direction and sales execution for the enterprise division.
Are You Selling To The Decision Maker?
The focus of your efforts is about being the authority, being prepared and being professional the whole way through – not just pushing to meet with the ‘person behind’.
6 Steps For Business Development Success
Business Development is a skill that all salespeople need to have. It should be natural and organic to grow the business, find new clients, expand the offering to current clients.
10 Costly Mistakes In Sales Engagement
No business should rest on its laurels, there is always room for improvement. Real leaders are not afraid to admit they don't know something and that they can always learn something new.
17 Truths Sales Professionals Need To Accept To Win More Deals
Our underlying assumptions—about prospects, our roles and factors that could hinder success—are crucial to our performance. Here are 17 sales truths and why understanding each one helps you win more deals.
