With the spring season upon us, there's no better time than the present for business-to-business (B2B) companies to analyze and update their databases. If your company uses a database of prospects to generate sales leads, you should clean it regularly to maintain its quality. Even the best databases will grow stagnant over time, resulting in lower email converstions, poor telemarketing efficiency, and a frustrated business development team. So, how do you know when it's time to clean up your B2B prospect database?
Read MoreAre you struggling to generate more B2B leads? Acquiring leads is hard enough. But when your audience is other business owners and professionals, it's even more difficult. Thankfully, though, you can simplify the process by using the right tools. So for a list of the top B2B lead generation tools.
Read MoreOne of the most important steps in selling any product or service is defining your target market. In other words, you should focus your sales and marketing efforts on the B2B prospects who are most likely to buy your product or service. So, what factors should you consider when defining your ideal sales leads?
Read MoreStatistics show that the average salesperson has to make 8 dials to connect with a decision maker. Often, voicemail is one of the view methods to further expose your company to your B2B prospects.
Read MoreLead nurturing has become a hot topic among business-to-business (B2B) sales and marketing leaders in recent years. Not every prospect to whom you promote your company's product or service will buy it during the initial correspondence. By nurturing your sales leads, however, you can often re-enforce your value proposition while further exposing them to your brand.
Read MoreCan't seem to get anyone to return your call? Well, you could be calling your B2B sales leads at the wrong time. If you call a business when it's closed, it's doubtful anyone will answer. If you are targeting small businesses, it's common for a president or owner to be in the office early and stay late... So consider trying at 7am or 6pm. The bottom line is keep an open mind regarding when to reach out.
Read MoreFew marketing platforms offer the same level of versatility as email. You can send promotional messages to thousands of your B2B prospects, efficiently generating conversions. Of course, email is also cost-effective, costing just a fraction of the cost of traditional platforms. But if you plan on using email to promote a business-to-business (B2B) product or service, you'll need to first build a list.
Read MoreShould you focus on promoting your business online or offline? Rather than choosing between one or the other, why not incorporate both mediums into your marketing strategy. Focusing strictly on one and not the other leaves tons of potential on the table – and that means more sales leads for your competitors.
Read MoreB2B sales is a methodical process. Seasoned and experienced sales people typically follow a process, and typically generate more sales than their less experiecned counterparts. So, if you're a new salesperson, you should follow these rules to increase your chances or success.
Read MoreBusiness-to-business (B2B) marketing is a dynamic medium that will continue to rapidly evolve. So, what B2B marketing trends can you expect to see in the near future?
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