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Danielle Antosz
Danielle is a digital marketing expert with 10+ years of experience in content, SEO, and tech.
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8 Best CRMs for Marketing Agencies and Consultants in 2025
Discover how CRM for marketing agencies powers growth in the digital era, managing customer data and streamlining sales for enhanced efficiency and success.
December 22, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Tools
8 Best CRMs for Service Businesses in 2025
Find the best CRMs for service businesses in 2025. Compare features, pricing, and benefits to improve customer retention and satisfaction.
December 22, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Tools
10 Best CRMs for Business Consultants (Reviews & Pricing) in 2025
A CRM can help take your business consulting business to the next level. Here's the top 10 CRMs with the features you want (and need.)
December 17, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Tools
9 Best HubSpot CRM Alternatives When You Want to Close More Deals
Not sure if HubSpot CRM is right for your business? It might not be. Here are nine HubSpot CRM alternatives (and why you should consider them).
December 15, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Operations
What is Upselling? 5 Upselling Techniques & Examples for 2025
Learn what upselling is, how it differs from cross-selling, and 5 proven techniques to boost customer lifetime value—plus real-world examples.
December 11, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Operations
Account-Based Sales: How to Close More High-value Deals in 2024
Account-based sales is helping teams get more value out of the sales process by targeting fewer, better-fitting accounts. Learn how it works
December 8, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Operations
How to Calculate Return on Sales Ratio: Formula, Definition & Guide to Improving Your ROS
Learn what return on sales (ROS) is, how to calculate it, and tips to boost your company’s profitability and financial efficiency.
September 13, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Management
Manager's Playbook: How to Retain Top Sales Talent
The right sales hire can benefit your business exponentially. Take a look at how you can attract and retain top talent within your organization.
July 20, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Operations
5 Ways to Utilize AI for Sales Forecasting
In this guide, we’ll look at five ways to use AI for sales forecasting to help you improve the accuracy of your forecasts and close more deals.
May 17, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Close Features and News
Book Sales Meetings Faster With Our New Close + Calendly Integration
Quickly connect Calendly and Close directly so you can access more data, schedule meetings faster, and automate more of your sales process.
April 28, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Operations
Sales Support: The Key To Taking Your Sales Team From Good to Great
Sales support are the people and process that help your sales team focus on closing deals. Here's how it can help your business grow.
March 2, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Management
Top 5 Sales Management Training Programs
Looking to take your sales career to the next level? Here are the top 5 sales management training programs to get you there.
February 14, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Operations
Improve Your Sales Process: Do's and Don'ts
The right sales process can make or break your company. The right sales process, or set of steps that moves your prospect through your sales funnel, can lead to a shorter sales cycle, lower churn, and higher profits.
February 13, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Operations
How to Increase B2B Sales: 10 Proven Strategies That Work
Boost B2B sales with 10 proven strategies, examples, and tools. Align sales & marketing, improve outreach, and automate with Close CRM.
February 4, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Operations
What is a Sales Invoice? 11 Free Templates, Examples & Types
Learn what a sales invoice is, why it matters, and explore 11 free templates (Word, Excel, PDF). Understand types, examples, and essential invoice elements.
February 3, 2023
Danielle Antosz
Sales Operations
What is Sales Volume Variance? (Definition, Formula & Examples)
Learn how to calculate sales volume variance, why it matters, and how it helps improve forecasting, performance, and profit margins.
December 13, 2022
Danielle Antosz
Sales Operations
What is the Sales Automation Process? Guide, Examples & Tools (CRM & More)
Want to work faster and smarter? Here's how the sales automation process can take your team to the next level.
December 12, 2022
Danielle Antosz
Sales Outreach
5 Best Times (and Days) to Send Sales Emails: For Highest Open Rates, Click-Throughs & Conversions
There's no single best time to send a sales email. The right time always depends on your demographics and industry.
December 8, 2022
Danielle Antosz
Sales Operations
How to Conduct a Value Chain Analysis: Guide, Strategies, Examples
Learn how to do a value chain analysis with step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and strategies to boost efficiency and profits.
December 2, 2022
Danielle Antosz
Sales Outreach
How to Get Phone Numbers for Cold Calling (6 Smart Ways)
Not sure how to find phone numbers for B2B cold calling? Don’t buy a list! Instead, use these tips to track down cell numbers of decision-makers in your target audience
October 17, 2022
Danielle Antosz
Sales Management
Sales Management Process Guide: Get Better Sales Team Performance (+ Real Strategies)
What is the sales management process and why is it critical to the success of any company? Here's everything you need to know.
September 29, 2022
Danielle Antosz
Sales Outreach
Cold Calling vs. Warm Calling: What's the Difference? (And How to Do Both)
Learn the difference between cold and warm calling. Compare strategies, examples, and tips to boost sales performance in 2025.
September 23, 2022
Danielle Antosz
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