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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

Sales Operations

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

Close Features and News

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

Close Features and News

How Close Built a New AI Support Tool in a Week—and Made Our Support Team Faster Than Ever

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Business Advice

Your Biggest Competitor Isn’t Another Company. It’s You.

Your biggest competitor isn’t the market—it’s your own habits. CEO Steli Efti shares why SaaS founders must overcome fear and evolve old beliefs to grow.

Close Features and News

Never Miss a Lead Again: Automate Every Follow-Up with Close Workflows

Workflows within Close CRM let you scale your follow-up sales pitches to new leads. This post explains four simple steps for automating the process.

Sales Operations

Stop Pitch-Slapping: How to Sell on Social Media Without Being Cringe

Want to sell on social media without the cringe? Follow these four tips to build trust online as you manage social media outreach like an expert.

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How to Set Up a Winning SaaS Referral Program to Boost Sales

While referral sales can happen organically, businesses can also foster and automate the process through a referral program. Learn step-by-step what it takes to create a winning SaaS referral program.

October 14, 2021

12 Successful CRM Implementation Case Studies to Learn From

From these CRM implementation case studies, you’ll draw nuggets like how a marketing software company implemented a CRM smoothly into their own tech stack, how an enterprise company saves $250k with a new CRM, how a fast-growing startup found a CRM that could scale with them, and more.

October 13, 2021

19 B2B Data Providers for High-Performance Sales Teams

Discover the top 19 B2B data providers for high-performance sales teams. Enhance your prospecting with reliable tools that offer key account information and decision-maker contacts.

October 12, 2021

11 Ways to Overcome Sales Call Reluctance & Build Iron Confidence

Not only noobs suffer from sales call reluctance: even seasoned reps can get anxious before the next dial. Overcome your fear of dialing up prospects today.

October 5, 2021