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How to Create and Implement a Sales Cycle
By Hannah Tayson | January 09, 2024

Sales cycles are crucial to bring in new customers and keep current customers loyal to your business. Here are the steps to implement a sales cycle.

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How CRM Benefits Marketing Campaigns
By David Gargaro | January 08, 2024

CRM software is an excellent tool to streamline marketing campaigns. Learn about six CRM features that improve marketing efforts and how to choose a CRM.

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Organic Food Sales Growth Outpaces Rest of Grocery Industry
By Shayna Waltower | January 05, 2024

Consumers are spending more on organic food than ever.

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The Future of Retail: Trends for 2024
By Andrew Martins | January 03, 2024

Learn about the major retail trends that are expected to affect the retail industry this year.

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What Is Evergreen Content?
By Yara Simón | January 03, 2024

Unlock the potential of evergreen content for long-term engagement and SEO benefits. Learn how to create, refresh and leverage evergreen content.

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10 Ways to Handle Difficult Customers
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2024

Follow these best practices for responding to difficult customers and improving customer satisfaction.

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Sales Persistence Pays Off
By Adam Uzialko | December 20, 2023

Many salespeople give up too quickly, but long-term sales persistence pays huge dividends. Get tips on sales persistence and resources for improving sales.

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How California’s Consumer Privacy Act Affects Your Business
By Max Freedman | December 20, 2023

Your business may need to comply with California’s data protection laws even if you’re not based in California. Here’s what to know.

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How (and Why) to Become Fair Trade Certified
By Ross Mudrick | December 20, 2023

By passing third-party auditors' evaluations, your business can access the marketing and sustainability benefits of the Fair Trade label.

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Tips and Tricks to Using CRM for Customer Service
By Adam Uzialko | December 20, 2023

CRM software helps you connect with customers. Learn how automated emails, reports, personalization and other CRM tools can boost customer service levels.

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How to Develop a Content Strategy
By Max Freedman | December 20, 2023

Content can help you generate leads, build trust with your audience and establish expertise. Learn how to create a content strategy to grow your business.

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What Are CRM Models?
By Max Freedman | December 18, 2023

CRM models can help you contextualize all your customer data for more powerful lead nurturing, helping you close more deals.

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A Guide to Managing Customer Relationships
By David Gargaro | December 13, 2023

Improving the customer experience is crucial to business success. Learn how to build positive customer relationships and keep your customers long-term.

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How CRMs Streamline Email Marketing
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 13, 2023

CRM software can improve your email marketing efforts. Here’s how to combine the two to achieve new levels of marketing success.

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8 Best Podcasts for Salesforce Fanatics
By Max Freedman | December 13, 2023

Learn more about Salesforce via podcasts. The podcasts we list range from technical dev talk to general news and best-practice sales and marketing content.

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9 Reasons to Try Text Message Marketing for Your Small Business
By Max Freedman | December 13, 2023

Text message marketing can be an effective way to increase communication with customers. It’s important to choose the right service when you get started.

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Small Business Guide to Email Retargeting
By Jennifer Post | December 05, 2023

Retargeting emails are designed to re-engage members of your target audience that once showed interest but haven’t interacted with your content in a while. Here’s how to create retargeting emails.

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The 3 C’s of Driving Sales: Connect, Convince, Collaborate
By Adam Uzialko | December 01, 2023

Discover how you can use essential strategies to boost your brand’s sales, profits and customer engagement.

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13 Ways to Prepare Your Small Business for Holiday Sales
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 30, 2023

The holiday season can be hectic and profitable for small businesses. Learn how to get your business ready for a successful and busy holiday season.

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Responding to Online Reviews Can Help Your Business
By Tom Anziano | November 20, 2023

Responding to both positive and negative reviews can help your business. Find out why and read tips on the best ways to reply to online comments.

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What Is Sales Force Automation?
By Marisa Sanfilippo | November 20, 2023

Find out how sales force automation can benefit your business, as well as the tools and software you should be using.

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Email Marketing List Management Best Practices
By Jamie Johnson | November 20, 2023

Email marketing is most effective when based on an up-to-date and accurate email list. These tips will ensure your address list is up to the task.

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How to Connect With Customers
By Sammi Caramela | November 20, 2023

Follow these tips to connect better with your customers. Learn what they want from your brand by gathering feedback and using customized interactions.

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Why Analyzing Sales Data Is Important for Small Businesses
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 13, 2023

Sales analytics contextualize sales data and help businesses make more informed decisions about how to grow, reach more customers, and innovate.

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What Is Opt-in Email Marketing?
By Jamie Johnson | November 03, 2023

With opt-in email marketing, customers choose to receive – or not receive – email marketing messages. Learn how opt-in email marketing works for business

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Simplicity Is Key to Effective Online Advertising
By Max Freedman | November 03, 2023

Online ads are important for attracting customers. But you have only a moment to get your audience's attention. Learn why simplicity is key for online ads.

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SMS Survey Basics: How to Send a Text Survey
By Nicole Fallon | November 02, 2023

Text message surveys can be a great way to gather feedback from your customers. Here’s how to take advantage of this SMS tool.

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5 Strategies to Build and Track Audience Engagement
By Shayna Waltower | October 27, 2023

Audience engagement is essential for successful marketing. Use these five strategies and other tools to boost and track your target audience's engagement.

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How to Market Your Business With Video Livestreaming
By Hannah Tayson | October 27, 2023

Learn what livestreaming is, how to create livestream videos and the marketing benefits of streaming – with examples of successful livestreams.

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7 Ways to Improve Your Business Blog
By Katharine Paljug | October 27, 2023

Regularly updating your blog can help your company in numerous ways. Here are seven tips to boost your content marketing results.