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51 Entrepreneur Quotes That'll Get You Out of Bed in the Morning – HubSpot

Starting a business, or any career, is like planting a sapling. First, you have to invest your time and money. Then, you must take care of it while expecting nothing in return. But when your startup blossoms, it makes all the patience and hard work worthwhile.

However, like saplings, many startups fail to grow -- and many die one-to-three years after launch. While there are many factors leading to the failure of a startup, one of the main reasons is the lack of expert startup advice founders receive. Here are 51 pieces of startup advice from seasoned entrepreneurs to help you propel your businesses in the right direction and stay motivated when you need it the most. >>> READ MORE

4 Keys to Hitting Your Sales Goals in 2020 – LinkedIn

With 2020 around the corner, it’s time to begin thinking about and planning for your sales success in the year ahead. Buying is changing.

With technology, buyers have a wealth of information and an endless number of options at their fingertips. They are well-educated and know more about you, your company and solutions, and your competitors. They’re also more distracted than ever.

While some sellers are struggling with these changing buyer dynamics, others are consistently beating their sales goals and experiencing tremendous success. Here are four keys you can follow to join their ranks. >>> READ MORE

8 Ways Your Sales Team Can Give Back To The Community – CloserIQ

Sales is an unpredictable profession. But even with all the stress, you and your team still have much to be thankful for this season. 

As you move towards the end of the year, giving back to the community can be a great way to remind your team about what you value most. Try one (or more!) of these activities to give back to the community this holiday season. >>> READ MORE

5 Sales Prospecting Tips to Unblock Your Holiday Sales Funnel – Sales Hacker

The period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s can be a tough time in B2B sales. You still have goals and quotas, but instead of workplaces abuzz with activity, you encounter tapped-out annual budgets, vacationing decision-makers, and an overall atmosphere of wanting to take time off.

The holiday season is huge for retailers, representing up to 30 percent of annual sales, but sales departments in B2B tend not to expect much from this time of year. It can be a self-fulfilling prophecy — some teams find that their close rates in December plummet by 10–20%.

It doesn’t have to be this way. >>> READ MORE

10 Reasons Why You Don't Need a CRM – HubSpot 

You’ve seen article after article telling you why you should implement a CRM, but the last thing you need right now is another piece of software to learn.

CRM — or customer relationship management — refers to software that tracks interactions with prospects and customers. But do you actually need to be using a CRM, if you’ve been getting by without one? Ultimately, the choice is yours. If you’re on the fence, here are the reasons why you don’t need a CRM. >>> READ MORE

The 5 Sales Metrics That Every Sales Rep Should Be Tracking As Goals – Databox 

Sales management is not for the faint of heart. Not only are managers responsible for recruiting, retaining, and training high-quality teams  – they’re ultimately responsible for showing the results of those efforts.

Goal setting is widely seen as one of the most effective ways to manage teams. Not only can goals create motivation and measurability, analyzing the results can provide data that helps managers refine training programs and coach team members who could benefit from course-correction. But what kinds of goal-setting works best for these needs? What should you measure, and how often >>> READ MORE

The Future of Work Is in These 3 Things – HubSpot 

People are changing the way they work. The root of this change is the growing acceptance of flexibility in the workplace. So, when we talk about the future of work, we have to focus on what’s influencing change. 

What has been found is symmetrical value between how customers want to connect with the businesses they support and employees who want to work for the businesses they support. This aligns with flexibility. The future of work is finding that happy medium of meeting both employees and customers where, when, and how they want. Take a look at how flexibility is going to assist in this concept impacting the workplace.>>> READ MORE

How to Manage A Team of Experience Sales Reps– CloserIQ 

As you start your professional journey towards salespeople’s leadership, there’s always new information to learn and to take in. But one “issue” you might come across is managing salespeople who might have even more experience than you. However, this should not be cause for concern – in fact, there’s much to be glad about if that is your case,

Some might feel insecure or uncertain of their abilities in this scenario, or perhaps it can make them unsure about how to speak to these more experienced reps. Here’s some useful advice to help you handle reps who are a bit more experienced in the field.>>> READ MORE

9 Insider Tips for Closing More B2B Sales - HubSpot

71 of the Best Sales Enablement Tools to Arm Your Team With - HubSpot