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Abstract:
Traditional enterprise-level sales strategies are no longer sufficient in bringing new customer accounts. Today's self-directed
buyers delay sales contact and pre-qualify solutions via the Internet. Sales can leverage this medium by understanding the
buy cycle to deliver value and begin an influential on (...)
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Traditional enterprise-level sales strategies are no longer sufficient in bringing new customer accounts. Today's self-directed
buyers delay sales...
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2006-03-30
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To work through all the issues necessary to improve sales performance, executives have a number of options for leveraging
people and knowledge. However, an area that shows significant potential for helping sales teams meet or exceed their goals
is the effective alignment of sales process and technology. (...)
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The Impact of CRM and Sales Process: Monetizing the Value of Sales Effectiveness.
Source: RightNow Technologies. Document Type: White ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variables, and the advantages and disadvantages of the POC from the client and value-added reseller point of view. (...)
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This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variabl...
Published:
2004-07-12
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A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be measured by two key variables. These variables are complexity of requirements and level of expertise of
the selection/implementation team. The more complex the (...)
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A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be ...
Published:
2004-07-13
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The Internet has changed the buying process for enterprise level solutions and sales departments must learn to adapt to today's
self-directed buyer. The new, competitive sales high ground is to effectively manage a convenient on-line/off-line buy cycle
experience at every point of contact. (...)
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sales process:
The Internet has changed the buying process for enterprise level solutions and sales departments
must learn to adapt to today's self-directed buye...
Published:
2006-03-31
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Understanding market drivers is key to managing customer behavior. To do this, organizations must state and qualify their
assumptions about the real drivers of sales performance. An improvement strategy can then be created, and with integrated
budgets, success metrics, etc. (...)
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Understanding market drivers is key to managing customer behavior. To do this, organizations must state and qualify their
assumptions about the re...
Published:
2006-03-22
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Many organizations find it challenging to adopt sales force automation and customer relationship management solutions. Formal
sales training and the related reinforcement tools can make the difference. We examine the key challenges and propose some
solutions. (...)
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Many organizations find it challenging to adopt sales force automation and customer relationship management solutions. Formal
sales training and t...
Published:
2006-05-23
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One of the most effective and efficient ways to develop a successful marketing position for B2B software is to begin with
the sales channel, especially if you have limited time and resources. (...)
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One of the most effective and efficient ways to develop a successful marketing position for B2B software is to begin with
the sales channel, espec...
Published:
2005-02-28
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A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process and even its commercial
terms to match the realities of its sole market – food manufacturers who sell to the foodservice and vending markets. (...)
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A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process
and even its commercial terms to match the rea...
Published:
2003-01-06
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MicroStrategy has recently added CRM applications to its offerings. The company’s new CRM suite, eCRM7, will be generally
available in December. MicroStrategy is also employing CRM concepts within its own organization to increase customer satisfaction. (...)
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MicroStrategy has recently added CRM applications to its offerings. The company’s new CRM suite, eCRM7, will be generally
available in December. ...
Published:
2000-12-15
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Find out how this company succeeded in Implementing BPM to Drive Profitable Sales. (...)
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... renewal of the sales funnel process; optimization of resources; more
efficient usage of time; standardization of the sales process. ...
Published:
2010-12-30
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While pundits have been debating whether the configuration software deserves to be a CRM module on its own, it is certainly
a part of the much broader CRM class of products, which typically includes front-office applications for sales force automation
(SFA), marketing automation, and field service/call c (...)
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While pundits have been debating whether the configuration software deserves to be a CRM module on its own, it is certainly
a part of the much bro...
Published:
2002-11-08
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Software-as-a-service solutions often cannot provide that final twenty percent or so that differentiates a company from its
competitors. Of major concern is whether off-premise applications can support complex, global organizations on a constant
basis and on strict service level agreements. (...)
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Software-as-a-service solutions often cannot provide that final twenty percent or so that differentiates a company from its
competitors. Of major ...
Published:
2007-01-12
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Product knowledge is now readily available to buyers online, so it’s no surprise that salespeople are seeking new tools and
new skills to close sales. A powerful new set of tools has taken its place in the salesperson’s arsenal: 3-D applications. (...)
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... prototypes. The presentation of simulated functional prototypes is pivotal to the sales
process, as it instills customer confidence. And ...
Published:
2008-11-28
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Multichannel retailers must be able to flawlessly execute a full range of services to engage, transact, and fulfill on Web
placed orders. Hence, most successful multichannel retailers of today had to either build a complete set of the services in-house
or outsource some or all of them. (...)
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Multichannel retailers must be able to flawlessly execute a full range of services to engage, transact, and fulfill on Web
placed orders. Hence, m...
Published:
2005-04-12
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Abstract:
Outmoded measures are being used to develop marketing strategies and allocate resources. Existing go to market models often
fail to consider the customer's total experience, and provides little information for planning. The solution is to reorient
performance metrics to become value-driven. (...)
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sales process:
Outmoded measures are being used to develop marketing strategies and allocate resources. Existing go to market models often
fail to consider the c...
Published:
2006-03-20
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Abstract:
SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct
solution called 'Collaboration in Process' which is based on recognition that process manufacturers and distributors will
increasingly go to market as members of competing commerce (...)
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sales process:
SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct
solution called 'Coll...
Published:
2001-04-30
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Invensys has announced a new division, Baan Process Solutions Group (BPSG), which combines the PRISM and Protean process
ERP products with the Baan Dimensions and Baan IV Process products. The announcements also include integration of a series
of additional Baan modules for PRISM and Protean. The modu (...)
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sales process:
Invensys has announced a new division, Baan Process Solutions Group (BPSG), which combines the PRISM and Protean process ERP
products with the Ba...
Published:
2001-04-26
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Take a tip from the professionals about sales force automation.You'll wonder how you ever managed without it.Free download!
No matter how effective your sales staff is, there’s always room to boost efficiency and increase sales. But how you go about
doing so may be a point of contention. Sales force aut (...)
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Take a tip from the professionals about sales force automation.You'll wonder how you ever managed without it.Free download!
No matter how effective...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Early in the campaign, the important thing is to get all your team members on the same page, share available knowledge, and
plan ways to gather other required information. The first few meetings should be formal, with a printed agenda, including
clear goals and time constraints (showing respect for team (...)
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sales process:
Early in the campaign, the important thing is to get all your team members on the same page, share available knowledge, and
plan ways to gather ot...
Published:
2005-07-01