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5 Tips for Using AI Enrich to Make the Most of Your CRM

Learn how to use AI Enrich to save time, enrich your leads with smarter prompts, and scale your research, without clogging your pipeline with junk data.

Sales Operations

How to Reduce (and Recover) No-Shows with Close CRM

Sales Operations

Stop Pitching—And Start Asking These Sales Questions Instead

Close Features and News

Introducing AI Enrich: The End of Tedious CRM Data Entry

Christine Sotelo

Sales Operations

Close More Deals by Using ChatGPT to Stress Test Your Sales Script

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Sales Operations

How to Qualify Leads Fast (and Stop Wasting Time on Bad Fits)

Learn how to quickly qualify leads, disqualify bad fits, and streamline your Close workflows to save time and close more high-quality deals.

Sales Operations

How to Catch Missed Sales Leads with Smart Views and Automation in Close

Spot missed sales leads, build Smart Views, and automate follow-ups in Close CRM: we’ll help you avoid letting opportunities slip through the cracks.

Sales Operations

We Tested 25 B2B Brands—Here's Who Followed Up the Fastest

We ran a follow-up speed test on 25 B2B companies. Some called in seconds. Here's who stood out—and what your team can learn from it.

Close Features and News

How to Reach Out to Leads Fast (Without Losing the Human Touch)

Speed matters in sales. Learn how to respond to leads instantly using Close CRM workflows, Smart Views, and automation without sounding robotic.

Meet the CRM built for how sales teams actually sell

Selling is hard. Your CRM shouldn’t be. Close is the easy-to-use CRM built with everything sales teams need to start closing deals today.

CRM for Creators: The 5 Best Apps for You

Are you a professional creator? These 5 CRM solutions will help you streamline your workflows and grow your business. Check them out!

What Does a Sales Account Executive (Actually) Do? Job Responsibilities, Skills & Salary

What is an account executive? This role is a crucial part of the sales team, with responsibilities including acquiring and managing new clients & customers.

Sales Management

Sales Collaboration Guide: How to Foster Collaboration in Sales Teams

Sales teams with collaborative cultures are better positioned to succeed in today's economy. Learn how to foster collaboration and create a supportive sales culture.

Want to Stay Competitive? You Need to Consolidate Your Tech Stack

How many apps does your sales team use? It may be time for a little tech stack consolidation. This quick guide will show you how to do it right.