Sales analytics
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Keep companies competitive with a data-driven sales approach
If you’re not tracking sales analytics, you are falling behind. Learn why sales analytics are crucial and how a CRM can change your trajectory.
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Sales growth rate: Calculation + growth strategies
Learn how to calculate sales growth rate and uncover effective strategies to increase your rate and business revenue.
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What is sales mix? Definition, formula, and best practices
Calculate your company’s sales mix to strategize your product distribution for the highest revenue gains.
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What is sales velocity? Meaning, formula, and report
Understanding sales velocity enables your company to redefine its sales pipeline and process to increase lead conversion and revenue.
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What are KPIs for sales? Sales KPIs definition and examples
Knowing the right sales KPIs allows you to set achievable goals and track your team’s productivity. Here’s your ultimate guide to KPIs for sales success.
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Percentage of sales method: What it is and how to calculate it
The percentage of sales method allows you to forecast financial changes based on previous sales and spending accounts. Here's how to work through it.
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Sales volume: Definition, formula, and how to increase it
Sales volume refers to the number of units sold during a specific reporting period. Knowing how to calculate sales volume gives your company a strong grasp on product movement and potential shifts.
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Customer acquisition cost formula and tips to improve your CAC
Customer acquisition cost is the amount of money a business spends to gain a new customer. Here’s how to calculate this key metric, plus three ways to improve it.
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What is run rate? ARR definition, formula, and examples
Sales forecasting has a good deal in common with weather forecasting, particularly in the sense that the further one projects into the future, the less reliable the predictions become.
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Gross sales vs. net sales: Key differences explained
Gross sales and net sales are two metrics that offer distinct advantages when it comes to gauging revenue. Yet not many people can tell the difference.
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A simple guide to sales analytics (+ key sales metrics to watch)
Sales analytics doesn’t have to be complicated. Get the lowdown on what it means, how to do it right, and why it benefits your team.
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10 sales performance metrics you should track every week, month, and quarter
You’re probably already tracking sales performance metrics...but are you getting good use of your data? Learn what metrics to track, and when.
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2020 State of SMB Sales
In this whitepaper we take a look at what has changed for SMB sales teams in recent years, the main issues facing SMB sales teams, and the role of technology at small and mid-sized companies.
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Learn from the past and prepare for the future with monthly recurring revenue
Learn how monthly recurring revenue is calculated and how SaaS companies can leverage it to create more accurate sales forecasts and better budgets.
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Total revenue formula (+ 4 metrics every sales rep should know)
Use five key formulas to help you evaluate your company’s finances.
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The power of lead value in sales forecasting
Learn how to determine lead value and how it can be used to build sales forecasts that result in a more accurate impression of your future revenue.
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How to leverage the exponential smoothing formula for forecasting
In this post, we’ll cut through all of the dense algebraic equations to explain what exponential smoothing is and how it’s used in sales forecasting
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