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SaaS sales 101: A beginner’s guide to selling software

New to the world of SaaS sales? Learn everything about the software-as-a-service sales model and the best techniques for mastering it.

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12 positioning statement examples and how to write your own (free template)

Align your marketing and sales messaging with a clear positioning statement. Get inspiration for writing your own with these 10 examples.

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A VP’s 4 tips to running a successful sales meeting

Research has shown that the majority of senior managers believe meetings are unproductive and inefficient. Our guide reveals how to run sales meetings that benefit you and your sales reps.

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6 top personality traits of a successful salesperson

What makes a good salesperson? Here are the personality traits you should look for when hiring your next rep.

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SPIN selling: A comprehensive guide on how it works

The SPIN selling methodology gives sales professionals a framework for asking the right questions to help them close more deals.

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Beginner's guide to the sales process for startups

For startup founders and sales teams, here is a crash course on the sales process, including key definitions, techniques, and best practices.

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The ultimate guide to a successful discovery call

A discovery call is your first chance to wow your prospects. Leave a strong first impression by prepping for this initial phone conversation.

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How SMB sales teams are keeping up in 2020

Let’s take a look at how SMB sales teams are adapting to keep up.

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Forget the pitch: 9 sales questions to close the deal

You need to know your prospect before you pitch to them. Here are the sales questions you need to ask to get them talking.

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12 smart sales goals for your team

Set up the right sales goals, and you’ll be set to provide customers with a thoughtful and personal buying experience.

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Changes to SMB sales cycles better position teams for the challenges ahead

Sales cycles for smaller teams had long been changing, even before a global pandemic transformed everything…

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Personalize outreach at scale with sales engagement automation

To help sales teams make personalized lead outreach more efficient, we’re launching new sales engagement automation tools for Zendesk Sell

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The ultimate guide to sales email automation

With this ebook, you’ll learn how to use an email automation tool to build a sales outreach process that saves time, keeps your messaging consistent, and connects you with leads the moment they’re ready to buy

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How to simplify your sales tools

Simplify your sales software so your reps can spend more time developing relationships and less time on apps.

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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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Advantages of CRM: 10 top benefits for your team

The many advantages of CRM technology can have a positive impact on every aspect of your business.

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What is the CRM process? 5 key steps

The CRM tool itself is what provides the data and functionalities your team needs to execute this strategy—and ultimately turn leads into customers

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