Government departments and entities represent one of the most significant sales opportunities. In fiscal 2021, the US federal government spent about $637 billion on contracts. It’s not all going to defense either – $250 billion in contract spending came from...
Keeping morale up and revenue flowing is harder during challenging times. As the world works toward finding its footing again, here are ways to help keep your sales team focused, productive and happy: 1. Stick to the Basics Whether you’re in an industry that has blown...
The economic impact of COVID-19 is undeniable. Around the world, stock markets lost approximately one-third of their values between February 20 and the end of March, with more than 20 million Americans and 1.5 million Canadians being laid off. In the face of shifting...
Let’s face it, if your business is not in video communications, medical devices, insurance, or cyber security, sales are likely to be lousy during the COVID-19 pandemic. That means the majority of sales leaders are left to answer and solve two difficult questions: 1....
Correctly sizing and structuring a sales team is a high-stakes challenge. It can significantly contribute to a company’s growth—or irreversibly hinder it. An undersized sales force with overstretched reps, whether across the entire company or in a specific territory,...
How to Put Underperforming Salespeople on a Sales Performance Improvement Plan When sales representatives consistently underperform, the quickest fix might seem to be termination and a quick replacement. But putting them on a Sales Performance Improvement...